Joel_f

I guess I have fulfilled what I have read, even though I really didn’t believe I would. Last night I removed my shirt as soon as I can in the room. While that alone was a bit of a milestone for me, it also coincided with my first time doing class two nights in a row. Funny part was, I honestly didn’t think about what I looked like at all, it was just a functional decision to get me through what ended up being a very tough class. I almost feel like I was sweating much more than usual, but that is difficult to measure since I already sweat buckets! Anyway, thanks for having this forum and for all the words of encouragement and advice, this is a truly great resource!

I finally did it! It took me until the floor series, but I actually removed my top and it actually did nKe a difference, just not in the way I expected. As far as cooling off was concerned, that wasn’t too significant, but as far as movement and freedom was concerned, it was a whole new world. I definitely want to do it for the whole class, but it will still be tough to get past staring at myself in the mirror like that. I realize now that nobody else will care at all, but I also realize that I am my own worst critic when it comes to my body… Still, it is definitely a step in the right direction.

Thank you for your prompt response. It may take me a class or two to actually build up
The courage, and would definitely need to not be the only one, at least at first, but I can see how it might make me much more comfortable, enough to off-set my self conscious opinion of my body. I think maybe if I stand closer to the other guys too, being surrounded by several young women in tonight’s class took that possibility right out of the equation. I will let you know how it goes, thanks again!