Embarrased to Lift weights in the gym with the seasoned lifters...yes i'm a newbie...

[Brandee]

so basically what the title says....

i feel retarded trying to lift weights with all of these huge guys
who are trying to correct your form and shit.
:::::embarrassed:::::

so what do you gals suggest?

 

[spatts]

Maybe get a knowledgeable training partner or trainer for a few weeks until you know the ropes?

That or buck up and go lift.

 

[newgirl-chargeback]

Oh Brandee...I do remember those days! And, it was a really young, hip gym..and here I was 39 and trying to get started.

I actually hired a trainer as I had NO CLUE what to do. She was wonderful, patient and best of all incredibly supportive and motivational.

If you have the cash to spend on one, I think it is well worth it in the beginning.

As for the big guys correcting your form -- take their help. Don't be shy.....and you will soon see which guys know their stuff and which ones are just trying to strike up conversation with you.

Get yoursefl a book on lifting that has photos on correct form. I did that as well...and it was a great learning tool. Even now, I refer back to it.

And, congratulations on your newfound lifestyle. It is hard, has its ups and downs...but well worth it.

 

[spatts]

Amen to taking help from the guys. If you can't beat 'em, join 'em!


...you can beat 'em later. Trust me.

 

[Brandee]

hehe. thanx guys. appreciate it.

hey what's ya'll's take on the whole BodyForLife
thing?

 

[Brandee]

i have two months til i ship out for the Airforce

 

[spatts]

I think it's a great jumping off point. Solid, well rounded, but really needs an upgrade after 8-12 weeks. Also, the pics of form in the back make me cringe, but that handy portion chart on page 83 is worth photo-copying and hanging on the fridge.

 

[naturally anabolic]

Amen to taking help from the guys. If you can't beat 'em, join 'em!


...you can beat 'em later. Trust me.

spatts outlifts me on every exercise.....shes like superwoman,she-hulk and wonderwoman all wrapped up in one strong chick. I listen to everything she says...

 

[spatts]

Ass kiss.


Go eat your ice cream.

 

[BrickGirl]

Piss on anyone that looks at you weird, they all were in the same boat you were at one time, probably not that long ago.