Don't let Fear Be an Excuse

Had some motivation this morning to discuss the following. We all have fears. Every single one of us. Even the most confident person in the world has a fear. Conquer them. Do whatever it takes to conquer them. 

I've heard on more than one occasion the subject of being intimidated by a big gym. Don't be. No one is ever paying attention to you anyways, except the employees since they have to make sure people aren't hurting themselves. Gotta love liability issues lol, but every person that walks into that gym has a goal or set of goals to accomplish. They're focused. So why not you? Don't be worried about someone else. If anything, they will help you before hurting you. 

If anyone makes fun of someone else in the gym, then they are there for the wrong reasons. I've said this before to a few people, but the G in gym stands for growth. You grow in the gym physically and mentally. What better place to be then with other individuals who want to grow with you?? While some gyms can be intimidating (I used to hate them myself), you should never let that get in the way of your goals. 

If for whatever reason you just absolutely can't get past it, then start small. I started out in my apartment's complex gym and still go there to this day when I don't feel like driving 10 minutes to the gym I work at. No one is ever there! I think I've maybe ran in to 5 people over the course of the last 2 years LOL I also started out at the park. I used to run the park for days!! I started out slow as dirt and could only run a half mile, but I still did it and can now run up to 4 miles. The fun part of the park is when you pass someone and they wave and smile at you (I live in a fairly friendly area). I love seeing others work out for the reason alone. It's motivating. I figure if they can do it, than so can I and so can you! 

Don't let your fears hold you back from something you want. I know it sounds cliche, but it's true. If I let every fear hold me back I wouldn't have a boyfriend, I wouldn't have become a personal trainer, I wouldn't have graduated college....you get where I'm going?? I wouldn't be where I am today if I let every little fear stand in my way. I put on my big girl panties, laced up my shoes, and womaned up! So before you tell yourself no I can't, think again. Remember why you started and why you made the goal in the first place.

~Ditty