When I was a kid/teenager I was never allowed to do anything on my own without my parents permission or supervision. So now as an adult I am freaked out by anything I have never done or experienced before. I tend to avoid anything if I don't know what to expect.

I have become overweight in the last years and I really want to start going to the gym. I never went to a gym before as I used to play volleyball competitively until I moved for uni and now I don't feel comfortable playing as I weigh so much more now.

If anyone could provide advice on how to overcome myself or describe what to expect at the gym, I'd be forever grateful. :)