My anxiety almost derailed my workout today...
What is up my dudes of r/loseit!
I posted here last week, it didn't get much traction but figured I'd post an update.
I started with a PT last Friday. I was terrified going in, it took me five minutes to mentally prep myself after I got changed but I met my PT and learned more about my body than I had in my lifetime.
He talked me through why I'm doing certain exercises, taught me to use machines and overall, made me feel confident.
I had my second session with him on Monday, and that was also amazing. I beat my personal bests and came out of it feeling really good.
I wanted to go today before work, because I didn't start until 2pm. The gym I'm going to is a chain, and my membership gives me access to all of their gyms, so I tried out a different location today.
I walked into the room with the machines and felt like everyone was looking at me. I didn't know which machines were where, so I did a lap of the room and went upstairs again. Instead of running to the changing room, I went to the cardio room and threw myself on the treadmill for a while. Then I did some rowing and when I was feeling more confident, I went back down to the machines and fucking OWNED that shit.
I was sore and sweaty but man, I did it. I've let my anxiety own me for years and I genuinely SMASHED it today. I'm really proud of myself for going alone, getting a workout done and getting on with my day.
Guys, I never knew how good the gym felt. That feeling of struggling through the last few reps but getting there is amazing.
I can't wait to go again on Thursday!!
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