It's #WeightRoomWednesday and it's the first week of February, which means the weight room is significantly less crowded than a month ago. I obviously don't mind this when I'm working out, but I also don't want you to be a part of that statistic.
Part of the reason some people have fallen off, is because they feel uncomfortable in the gym. Part of the reason for this, is that they think they're being judged by others. This is a good time to remind you that you are usually judging yourself WAYYYYYY harder than anyone else around you is (this applies outside the gym too, now that I think about it).
If you go to the gym thinking people are going to judge you, you're going to think people are judging you when you get in there. The good news is the opposite is true too. If you go to the gym looking to be inspired by people just like you bettering themselves, you will feel inspired when you get there!
Need proof? Here's a video from the great Jordan Syatt which will share some valuable perspective to help you overcome intimidation in the gym:
As you can see, just about everyone has struggled with their body image and confidence at one point or another (myself included). That's usually why the people who are in the gym all the time (myself included), started going to the gym!
Growth rarely happens in your comfort zone. The gym is a great place to grow physically, mentally, emotionally, and/or spiritually. If any of those are your goals, and the thought of a gym makes you uncomfortable, you just proved my point that it'd be a great place for you. I hope today's post helps you get in there!
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Have fun and do your best,
