Locker Room Help!? Serious People Only.?

Question

I go back to school Tuesday.

I have to change for gym.

I'm overweight and very very very self-conscious about my body.

There aren't stalls or anything like that to get changed in.

I have a couple of friends in that class but they're skinny and we're not like best best friends but we're were we'll talk during class so I don't really have that comfort level with them.

What should I do?

(don't be an a**h*le about it either.)

Thanks.

Answer 1

Everyone has to change for PE.

Its a pain, and mostly everyone is uncomfortable about it (and if they aren't....thats a little wierd too. haha)

I understand your self-concious problem. I am too, but honestly, everyone in gym really tries not to look around, its like everyone is hiding from everyone else.

Its fine to be nervous, but understand that everyone is in your position as well, maybe not for the same reasons but for others. Some girls are uncomfortable becasue of their weight, they feel too big or too small, some think they are ugly and some just feel immodest, but I wouldn't worry about being the only one feeling uncomfortable.  

Answer 2

ok so this is what i would do

if its at all possible change in a nearby bathroom, thats what some girls at my school do

or if thats not possible try to find a corner of a locker room and change there...id lovw to say embrace the body you have and dont let it bug you and just change wherever but i know i wouldnt be helping, but just try not to make a huge deal about the whole changing thing, and that may neither will other people and you wont have to draw attention to yourself.

goodluck and be happy with who you are the best you can :)

oh and usually no one is really looking because they too are just as worried about it as you are

Answer 3

change in sections...quickly change into your shorts...keeping you shirt you wore to school on, it will hide some things.  When changing your top, best just to face the locker.  Keep locker door open and that shields a bit of one side.  The more you do it the faster you will become.  I hated it too in school, I do not know why they think it is okay to put kids thru this, most would probably say they like some privacy.  We did not have shower stalls in highschool because we traded with the guys gym...all the girls went on strike and would not shower until they put in stalls.  Or, if you can schedule you gym the first or last hour of the day, that will help some because you could come in early to change or go home in your gym clothes.  I feel your pain and unfortunately 30 yrs later I still am not a person to change in front of people.  

Answer 4

ok well i wouldnt rlly care what ppl say or do about me lol to tell u the truth just dont listen to ppl that stare at u or talk to u about it

Answer 5

Those locker room days are something I'll never forget, but I survived them and you will, too. You have to realize that women (and men) come in all shapes and sizes and sometime or another you are going to be seen by others in less than favorable conditions (locker rooms and doctors offices come to mind). Just change as quickly as possible and don't look around to see if others are looking at you. Believe me when I say most of the other girls are just as self conscious as you are. There will be a few that aren't, but they will be in the minority. You're not alone in feeling this way. Just try to remember that.

Answer 6

Anthony T. What a great answer It was what I was going to say!  

Answer 7

There are no bathroom stalls? I always changed in the bathroom during gym and sports because I had the same issues you have.

If there are no bathrooms to change in- I recommend practicing how to change underneath your cloths. It sounds hard but with some practice you can master it. =)

Good Luck.

Oh and just so you know, nobody is going to be looking. EVERYBODY is self conscience about their bodies, and they'll be adverting their eyes concentraiting on changing as fast as they can.

Answer 8

What are you changing into?  A gym uniform, or your own shorts and t shirt?

Most kids don't really stare at others -- they are just as self conscious as you are.  Face your locker, have all your clothes ready, and just change as quickly as possible.  Don;t stare at anyone else, either.

Answer 9

Well i cant compare myself really but everyone has problems within themselves.Change like you would at home its on dumb girls at school anyways.Besides if you don't like something about yourself change it.Their opinions don't matter so forget them.I'm sure you're just as normal as them.

Answer 10

get changed in a bathroom and when they see you dressed tell them you got dressed at home.

Answer 11

As long as youre not buck naked you shoulfdnt worry about anything and if you are buck naked there is something wrong with yourr school

Answer 12

k everyone seems to be saying do it in the bathroom. that is just an awful idea in my eyes. im not a girl, so i understand that i can't quite comprehend the pressure, but sneaking away to the bathroom stalls every day over and over, before and after class, is not a solution. and if anyone notices, i dunno, it would be kinda weird.

im guessing you are going into middle or intermediate school, or maybe 9th grade if you never had to do it in middle school. anyway, its a difficult to not be nervous about it at that age. i was myself. i was all afraid the first day but everyone just came into the locker room, got undressed and put on their uniforms and headed out to class without any lame joking to hide insecurity and stuff. everyone was really cool about it. its something you get used to real fast, and it becomes pretty normal to people as you grow and mature. when i have friends over at my house and need to change i dont care whether they see me or not, and neither do they. same when i go to the gym with someone. just take the plunge and i think things will be ok :)  

Answer 13

I'm the same way. Just quickly get changed and don't dilly dally. It benefits in two ways. One, you can start your homework while everyone else is changing. And two, you can get to your class on time if you change quickly and be ready to go before the bell rings. Plus, nobody flaunts their body or looks at you for a long period of time. Your all girls so you all are the same to some extent.

Have fun!

Answer 14

This is not a flippant answer. You are who you are, only you can change this. I think they can tell what size you are. A true Friend will never put you down for who you are. All others are not true friends. Stand tall, be proud. If they comment tell them they need to get a life.

Beauty is only skin deep, ugly goes all the way through. I'm not saying your ugly. I'm saying beauty is in the eye of the beholder.  

Answer 15

i had the same problem when i had to change, but i went to the restroom.  

or the lockers would seperate off in sections so i would go to another section.

then i started just changing real fast facing the other way.

how about changing before class or just finding another place to change

Answer 16

Just so you know, both of my daughters were concerned about the locker room thing when they were in junior high too. It's normal and I promise you that you're not going to be the only one who's nervous about it. Locker rooms are a place that all kids have to endure at some point and time. The best advice I can give you is to just go about your business and have a little confidence in yourself. A lot of kids are insecure about their bodies at your age. Good luck!