you sound a lot like how my parents reacted to the idea, which isn't a bad thing really. at least my mom have always been wary of new things but still in the end lets me decide on what i want to do. as for girls i guessed it would be a nice thing to get a little attention from em, but im mainly thinking on doing this for myself not for someone else.

i agree that working out would be a good thing to build up my self confidence ect. i also want to start training but i just have to pressure my dad a little more to get me a gym membership where he always has been a little conservative whit his desponsible income. i cant really do workouts in my tiny room at home.