My mother in law always has the most beautiful holiday decorations!

When Ben and I were at the gym today I thought about how intimidating it can be for people to even show up at a gym when they’re new to that scene.

The first few times I walked into the weight area of our gym I turned right back around and headed straight to the treadmill (the only place I felt comfortable).

Now,  I feel pretty comfortable in the weight area. I still get intimidated sometimes by certain people. They’re probably harmless but I’m absolutely disgusted by people who won’t smile back or acknowledge you when you make eye contact with and/or smile at them!

For some reason gyms seem to be filled with these types of people. Maybe they’re everywhere and I’m only at the gym, or work, or home so that’s where I notice them. I like to pretend they’re intimidated and nervous. And, that they don’t really know they’re coming across that way.

I’ve tried, but I can’t be mean to people. Even people I hate. I still find myself trying to find something likable about those people, mostly for my own wellbeing. Hating is uncomfortable.

I hope that most new people, who walk into the weight area of a gym for the first time, are confronted by friendly faces.