i want to start working out at a gym but i'm so grotesque and i dont want to be seen in there only lifting like 45lbs
no one cares what other people in the gym are doing.
>>25198323
they might care, but their thoughts and feelings don't matter for the most part.
>>25198299
As someone who is /fit/ and has been training seriously for years let me tell you about what people think.
If they see a really skinny guy, their first thoughts usually are "Oh, I guess we have another newbie, I hope he's not a colossal faggot and understands gym etiquette."
If they see a really fat guy, its usually the same but with a bit more doubt about their dedication to training.
Nobody really gives much of a fuck about others unless they're doing something retarded or annoying. Retarded things are excused when youre a newbie anyways, annoying things too.
When you look like you've been lifting for a while and still do autismal shit you'll get judged.
Good luck anon, and remember to read up about training before starting, I suggest starting with the sticky.
Don't be put off bro. I was worried about the same thing because when I started lifting I could only bench 30lb (no, seriously). I ended up getting the opposite, people were helpful, great advice, a lot of support. I think people are more receptive if they can see you trying to make a change, and whether you lift 45lb or 200lb+ you'll have the same silent encouragement.
For the most part, gyms aren't a social club, and most people just quietly stick to their own shit with the occasional "you can do it bro" silent nod to each other.
Been going for a few months and I can bench 120lb now, which again is fuck all compared to some people there but I'm getting better one day at a time.
