Originally Posted by Rita's mom
I am committed to start exercising. We live in the country and I am starting with taking my dog for walks up our road. This may sound kind of dumb, but I was wondering if any of you struggle with not wanting to be seen while exercising? I have a bike and love the water but to be honest I would be very self concious (sp?)to even try to get into a swim suit let alone be seen at the pool. I know this is wrong but I am being honest this is a big obstacle for me. I was just wondering if anyone else has had this struggle because I know if I don't get over it nothing will change! Also as I have gotten older and heavier I feel really unflexable and like I don't have great balance any more I was wondering from some of you ladies who have been succesful in losing weight already if your balance comes back? I know they say you never forget how to ride a bike....BUT I can just see the big wreck I could have because I don't have the ABILITY to ride one anymore! lol Now that would draw some attention! HA HA! :) I would be interested in hearing what others have done to get in shape and what worked for them. Thanks!
I was the same way, I didn't want anyone I knew to see me. I would avoid routes where I thought people I knew would see me. I'm still self conscience about being seen, but at least I'm losing weight and getting healthier. It's either my pride or health. I figure they can see that I'm fat, I'm not fooling anybody.
My balance has gotten better, I think it is a combination of weight loss and exercise. When I first started riding a bike, I'd fall about once a week. I'd hit walls, fire hydrants, anything I couldn't maneuver around. I'd fall getting on the bike and getting off. My bottom and other areas were rubbed raw from exercise. I started greasing up to ride as it reduced the friction!
In short, like the Nike commerical said "Just do it." Start small and work up.