Overweight and going for a massage to relax sore muscles- feel a little nervous...?

[kittyrat234]

Any one have advice on how to relax before my massage. I just had two kids in a row and have gained a lot of weight. I am back to working out and running regularly, but still have a long way to go.

My husband kindly bought me a gift certificate for a massage which I am really excited about, but am also nervous since I have gotten so fat.

Any advice on how to relax ahead of time or how to get the most out of it to relax my sore, "just started using again" muscles?

 

[Suzie Homemaker]

Honestly, I used to feel that way. But, I soon realized that they have seen much worse than me. During and after the massage you feel so much better you could care less if President Obama walked in on it.

 

[Matt]

Firstly it's probably in a dark room. Secondly if its a woman who cares your straight(?), if its a man you're married and he's probably gay anyway. Third the majority of peeps are somewhat overweight can't be bothered looking it up like maybe 60% so I assume most clients are a little chubby. Fourth you get relaxed real quick and they have techniques if your all tight to loosen your muscles, more so if their tight from working out by probably works if your nervous too.

 

[rain]

Trust Suzie homemaker.

 

[kdr_cmt]

The massage therapist isn't there to judge you; they're there to help you feel better. Physically, you're a bunch of body parts covered in skin to them, and their job is to work on those body parts and make them feel better. Emotionally, they are working on creating a calming atmosphere for you so you can release the tension you are hanging on to, including hangups about your appearance. It has been clinically proven that regular physical touch, such as you would receive in regular massage sessions, does wonders toward easing self-consciousness and self-judgmental feelings. For this reason, it is recommended in conjunction with other treatments for people suffering from depression, eating disorders, body dysmorphia, and other related mental conditions.

Go and enjoy your massage.

 

[SgtShamy]

if you feel embarrassed about being fat then do something about it or get over it.

(having kids isn't much of an excuse. A healthy weight gain is 15-35lbs during pregnancy)

 

[Angry:(]

First of all, don't worry about your weight. The people who are giving the mesages are trained to masage all kinds of people And will hardly care that your a little "overwieght." secondly, it's baby wieght which is nothing to be ashamed of. You had no control over how much babies would make you gaine. stay fit, healthy and remember to excersise and you will beback to your old self in no time!!
Hope I helped!
<3happy helper<3