Rose

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[Rose @BloomWithRosee]

The gym can be a scary place

3 years ago, going to the gym made me anxious

I would think to myself, let's just run on the treadmill for 45 minutes do a quick ab workout, and be done

I did whatever would draw the least attention to me as possible

Eventually, I got bored with my cardio routine and I realized I wanted to try weightlifting

But I knew nothing about it

I was feeling nervous and had no idea where to start

Here are 5 ways I built my confidence in the gym:

1. Educating Myself

First I needed to get familiar with machines and weights

I would watch YouTube videos that showed me how to perform each exercise and the proper form

Getting familiar was key in being able to walk up to a machine and know how to use it

2. Going With a Friend

I started off by going with my boyfriend to the gym

Having the support from someone else helps when you are trying to get comfortable in a new place

It also helped that he knew what he was doing so he showed me how to perform exercises correctly

Even if you and your friend are both new to the gym, having another person around can help ease you into doing something new

3. Focusing on Me

Suffering from social anxiety, I often thought people were paying more attention than they were

We often have the 'spotlight effect' as we believe everyone is staring at us

In reality, everyone is in their own world and not paying much attention to you

No one cares, and either way, everyone started out as a beginner at some point so there is respect for starting your fitness journey

4. Going Consistently With a Schedule

The more consistently I started going, the more confident I became

When I created a plan to go consistently 3 days a week and had a plan for each day, my confidence skyrocketed

I would walk into the gym knowing exactly what I was doing and like I belonged there

5. Listening to Music

Putting on my headphones helps me focus on my workouts and get rid of distractions

Personally, I listen to artists like Kanye West, Rihanna, Drake, and Beyonce

Any music with a fast beat will help get you in the zone to have an amazing lift

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These 5 tips have helped me confidently walk into the weight section of the gym and they can help you too

Overcome your fears and get lifting

P.S. These pictures are from my first time in the weights section :)

[Rose @BloomWithRosee]

@GrowWithAndrew You’re a beast, so proud of you!

[Rose @BloomWithRosee]

@JpBecker_ This is amazing congrats Jonny!!

👏👏👏

[Rose @BloomWithRosee]

@JpBecker_ Pure bliss

[Rose @BloomWithRosee]

My laptop broke yesterday

3 years ago, I shattered the bottom piece of the screen

But I never got it fixed as I thought it was just cosmetic

Until yesterday when the display turned completely off

Just 30 minutes before I had to take an exam

Trying not to panic, I got through my exam and took it into a repair shop

Turns out the whole screen needed to be replaced

The damages from a few years ago had finally caught up to me

Despite this being unfortunate, I found a lesson from this:

Wounds despite their perceived insignificance demand your attention

Procrastinating only allows them to fester and manifest unexpectedly

Don’t leave a wound unhealed,

For it will eventually resurface

[Rose @BloomWithRosee]

@luckyrollmau you know it

[Rose @BloomWithRosee]

Today I created my new favorite bowl

It’s perfect for lunch and easy to throw together or meal prep

It contains:

- Quinoa 🌾
- Chopped Spinach 🥬
- Cherry Tomatoes 🍅
- Soft Mozzarella 🧀
- Frozen Grilled Chicken Strips 🍗
- Sunflower Seeds 🌻
- Balsamic Vinegar🍷
- Olive Oil 🫒

Try it out and thank me later

[Rose @BloomWithRosee]

@kieranbrownio umm i love that hell ya

[Rose @BloomWithRosee]

There should be a reason behind everything you do

Too often we blindly follow a path

Not asking questions and keeping our heads down

I ask you to keep exploring

You were made for more

Don't settle

[Rose @BloomWithRosee]

Happy Tuesday!

This week I started running in the mornings instead of the evenings

It’s definitely been a great kickstart to the day

Not to mention the post-run breakfast hits different

Have a day y’all let’s get ittt

[Rose @BloomWithRosee]

There should be a reason behind everything you do

Too often we blindly follow a path

Not asking questions and keeping our heads down

I ask you to keep exploring

You were made for more

Don't settle

[Rose @BloomWithRosee]

@JpBecker_ Ahh yesss I need this

[Rose @BloomWithRosee]

@thebrookslagle Ahhh thank you brook appreciate it!!

It was yummmy

[Rose @BloomWithRosee]

Celebrated my 22nd birthday yesterday

Spent my day outside and with loved ones

Couldn’t ask for anything more

Feel extremely grateful for where I am

And have so much to look forward to in this life

Cheers

[Rose @BloomWithRosee]

@GHZcoaching Me too George! Big things lie ahead 👏

[Rose @BloomWithRosee]

@TheDesiredSelf Aw thank you Meg!!💕

[Rose @BloomWithRosee]

@glowupsociety Thank you Jen it was a wonderful day indeed! ❤️😊

[Rose @BloomWithRosee]

@easygymprogress Thanks Noah, I did :)

[Rose @BloomWithRosee]

@itsunderdown Ahh thank you Ryan! Yes there is so much to look forward to :)

[Rose @BloomWithRosee]

@thenickholz Appreciate that Nick, you as well 🙌

[Rose @BloomWithRosee]

@TheFitnessSoul Thank you Shreem! 😊💕

[Rose @BloomWithRosee]

@luckyrollmau thanks mauuuu