first off dont be embarrased... Im at the other end of the spectrum. I was and still am really a walking stick bug, I didnt know a damn thing bout lifting wieghts or
cardio exercise... I was just winging it for the frist few months , and coming here every day to learn, and reading a few books along the way.
I was definately scared of what others thought, caz I was sloppy at the exercise, I couldnt control 10 lb. dumbells whil other guys not much bigger then me were throwing around 50+ dumbells... But after going for a year, ive learned no one gives a rats ass who you are, what you look like, and how horrible you are at working out or exercising. they care bout themselves, after all that is what we go to the gym for, is to better ourselves. I lied sometimes occasionaly youll get people who will point some things out to you, that better the things you are currently doing, people much like people in this forum, we appreciate people who are looking to better thier fitness and health.
most people also realize, not many people are going to walk in the gym for their first time ever and look perfect.
I dont really know what you should do other than do cardio and
lift weights, but progress slowly, get good at it before you make it real hard. making it real hard is only fun when you know what you are doing.
Maybe try 2-3 full body weightlifting sessions a week and 2-3 cardio sessions a week.
workouts should be around 30-45 minutes, cardio can be done the most efficiently in 10-20 minutes. Alot of people spend countless hours on tredmills and bikes doing the wrong thing, dont be one of those people!
Im sure others will help you along the way, here and in the gym (not so much the gym, just very seldomly, like on full moons)