Comment at Gym

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Registered: 07-18-2006
Comment at Gym
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Thu, 08-24-2006 - 1:01pm

I am so mad right now. I just got back from the gym (I went 60 min. on the treadmill - GO ME)and I asked for help from this older guy who works there. Our conversation went like this -

HIM: How's your Mom doing?
ME: She's fine, how do you know my Mom?
HIM: Well, you guys came in here to get your membership and you were trying to get me to talk your Mom into joining.
ME: My Mom has never been here, so you probably are thinking of someone else.
HIM: Yeah, well, there were these 2 really big (emphasis on BIG) ladies who came in to get their membership taken care of and you look just like the daughter so I must be thinking about her.
ME: Hmmm, well, thanks for showing me how to work the equipment.

This coming from a pot-bellied old man. I was soooo upset that I almost left the gym, but I got to thinking about it and I came to the conclusion that I was making too much out of it. I'm not going to let it get to me. I'm just gonna let it roll right off of me and keep on going with my weightloss. JERK!!! I only have 15 lbs to go until I official lost 100 lbs. I'm so close I can taste it! Oh well, tomorrow's another day.

Take Care, Jena
395-310-175

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Registered: 10-25-2004
Thu, 08-24-2006 - 7:57pm
Yeah, sometimes people aren't too bright or something! I've run into my fair share of the stupid people along the way :). The other day a coworker complimented me on my weight loss...then told me "Now all you need to do is get rid of those thunder thighs." This was said while she was patting my thigh! I actually have skinny legs for my size (I know because most pants are too baggy in teh butt/thigh area) and she is a very overweight woman herself. It's almost as if she felt the need to put me down to make herself feel better, whether it was conscious or not is beyond me, but it's still just plain rude and stupid. Congrats on getting past your upset and working out.


 


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Registered: 02-06-2006
Mon, 08-28-2006 - 5:22am

He's just a dumb stranger.. that's all. He doesn't know you.. he doesn't know you're a wondefrel woman.. and he doesn't know the great job you've been doing so far.. so just ignore him and any other fool who categorizes all plus size women together.


You've almost lost 100lbs.. Awesome achievement!! And way to go with those 60 minutes on the treadmill!! You have every right to be so proud of yourself. Keep going Jena

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