all in all, people are usually so preoccupied thinking about themselves that they aren’t even giving you a second glance. if for some reason someone ever does its because they themselves are deeply insecure and are trying to make themselves feel better about something theyre deeply insecure about, and that’s their problem not yours

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I know that feeling, AND you also can’t let others prevent you from doing good things for yourself. Feeling judged is upsetting but we will always feel something to imagine we’re being judged about. Most people at the gym (at least at Planet Fitness in my experience) have the mindset of everyone there is there to do good and healthy things for themselves, and that’s a beautiful thing. A lot of the “skinny” people there too were not always skinny or fit

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I know personally as a skinny person, when I notice someone much larger than me in the gym, if im not too preoccupied with my own workout, my only thought is “man, good for them, I’m glad they’re here because it can be so hard just to start!” and i know a lot of gym people feel similarly. it’s so hard to take that first step and so many ripped gym girls/guys got where they are bc they had to do what you’re doing now

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i’m being so serious look into adult dance classes near you!!! i joined a dance studio that is super super fun, beginner friendly, and all body types are welcome and seen there!!! it’s been the most supportive and welcoming thing ever

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I’m in the same boat. Add in a lot of transphobic bullshit and gyms just aren’t really accessible for me.

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as a very regular gym goer (5-7x), if you asked me to identify people I run into at my gym I wouldn’t be able to recognize a single one 😆 that’s how little we (and i believe almost everyone) perceives anyone else there!

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