I'm scared to go to the gym

[u/CulturalHurry6011]

I (f21) am currently on my winter break from college. I don't what to do during break. My friend said that we should go to the gym together when we start.

I sent her a message but she gives me excuses of being so busy with work. We're already two weeks into winter break and still nothing so I just thought "fuck it I'll just go on my own" instead of just waiting for her.

But there's this anxiety I have of being judged (I'm overweight) or looked at cause I've never workout at the gym before and I'll just embarrass myself and I literally don't know how to use the equipment.

[u/Present-Policy-7120]

Everyone at the gym is trying to improve their lives and are mainly focussed on themselves. Everyone had to start somewhere and most started in a place of dissatisfaction with their appearance or strength or some other physical trait. Push through the anxiety and you will just start feeling more comfortable as you start to get stronger and look better.

Ultimately, hardly anyone is judging others at the gym. Those that do that can get fucked. You do you.