This is EXACTLY why I must look the part!

brnsgrsbody

I am so sad and have to vent . I was talking to my regular girls at Starbucks just now and getting my skinny drink. I told one of them about my recent Zumba jobs I got. Her reaction was, " Oh that's good now you will be looking like the trainers!" Ok I don't know if I am looking too deep into it but I wouldn't say that to someone who landed to exercising jobs unless I thought they were fat. I personally don't know what the world wants me to do, start cutting off body parts? With my frame I can only be but a certain size. Please encourage me before I just become anorexic or something. :-(

JennsLosing

from your profile pic you look fantastic...there will ALWAYS be someone saying something negative. Dont let them phase you.

swiftgirls2

Dont read too much into it. She probably didnt mean it that way. You look great!

Eliza1980

Some people just don't think before they speak, you can't take it personally. What matters is what you think and feel about yourself not what other people think. Be proud of yourself for getting those jobs!

velvetkat

I thought your pic looked great too!! Just like one of the Zumba trainers they have on the DVDs! Get yourself some zumba cargo pants and youll be good to go!!

They are just jealous they dont have the body you have and the job you have!!

Jazzart

It just sound's like someone had too much "Hateraide" today. Do your thing Sweetie, you worked too damn hard to let anyone keep you from doing you!

Walt75

Are you serious????!!! News flash: you are HOT!!! They couldn't possibly have meant that you need to lose weight cause they would have to be blind!!! How many guys crawl on their knees to worship you cause you are a Goddess!! Hallo!!!!!!!
(feel better???)Best part is you think I'm makin it all up to make you feel better huh?? Nope! Not lyin lol!!

estanton6

Don't let it get you down, a lot of people judge other because they feel bad about their own image. Just kill them with kindness and continue to be your wonderful self

NicolePatriot

If that's you in your profile pic, you look amazing!! I'd totally take your workout class and YOU'D be my motivation to keep going. I'd say "I want HER body!!"

leslturn8

Your like me, i always read into it! I analyse it and read into it again!
Congratulations and dont let mind games win!
Always ignore anything that may be seen as an insult or a slide jab!
Be yourself and youll do fine! You can be expected to cut off your limbs to suit anyone, if your body shape allows a healthy figure go for it, you cant force a circle in a triangle!

eeeekie

I think you look the part...she must be blind. You look very fit and beautiful! Ignore stupid people!

jellyfishjen

You look FANTASTIC, well done getting the Zumba jobs. I have just started going to zumba and love it. I wouldn't listen to starbucks waitress but do give her her your class timetable, and suggest she try a class.

FaeFae

were they young? just ignore them!! some people talk before they think!! you look smokin girl!! and you wouldnt be doing that job if you couldnt!! If you were not fit you wouldnt be able to do it!! hold your head high and know that you are AWESOME!!!

Plumpqt

you look amazing! they are crazy! do not listen to them honestly, some people live to bring others down

LillysGranny

If that's you in the picture, then you look trim, fit and healthy. Obviously, if you didn't look like a Zumba instructor they wouldn't have hired you!

Newfiedan

some ppl have a f*&ked up way of looking at things, you look great, pay no attention to the air head serving you the coffee.

funky_stripes

well ill tell ya, u look way better then my zumba coaches. the one is fairly average size and the other is a big bigger not huge or nothing but def has a belly, but she is the one that can rock her hips like crazy, makes me wonder why she isnt a twig with the way she can bust a move

wolfchild59

You said it was one of your regular girls, meaning she probably sees you a lot. Which means she's probably seen at least part of your weight loss journey. That in mind, it sounded like encouragement to me. Like when I bought my kettlebell and the hubby said, nice, now you can get the toning you wanted. It wasn't an insult, it was an encouraging statement based on my goals.

If it was me that said it, I would have meant it in the context of, "Wow, that's awesome for you. You're totally going to be able to continue on the path I've seen that you're on and get totally ripped cuz that Zumba stuff is a crazy workout. Congrats!" But of course, since pleasantries get shortened into what will fit into a casual conversation over taking and ringing up a coffee order, it came out the way it did.

I say don't read the negative into it and look for the positive with which it was likely intended.

ebgbjo

Maybe it had nothing to do with the weight at all, but on how all the Zumba instructors dress with the brightly colored tanks, pants with one leg up and straps flying off of them??

Whatever she meant, I think you look FABULOUS!! And congrats on getting the Zumba gig!!

VixFit2011

Just look at yourself in the mirror....You are gorgeous! as in very very beautiful!

brnsgrsbody

Thank you so much to all of you! You have left me some really positive messages. It is me in my pics and I totally shouldn't have read so deep into it. I have been working toward getting more toned and lean and I should be happy. Thank you so much again. :-)

Tammysueless

I'm sure you didn't get the jobs on your looks alone. Being a Zumba instructor I have no doubt that you have to be VERY fit and graceful enough to make the moves look easy. Let alone have the type of personality to attract clients and make them feel great about themselves so they wanna come back. So you must have the right stuff...be proud!!!:bigsmile:

dsmith31

well, i can't wait to take your class i've taken alot of classes, and i think maybe 2 out of 10 "looked the part" if you want to stereotype. one was a female body builder, the other just had a high metabolism and a tiny frame. i think you look great! and being the "weekly winner" shows that you're definitely progressing with your goals!! congrats girl!

minburke

That's ridiculous. All the trainers I have had haven't been stick thin, they've been strong women with something to shake.. Congrats on getting the jobs!

LindsayChick

That is crazy!! You look awesome!! I bet the Starbucks girl was trying to be nice but something bad came out before she realized what she had said. =/ If it makes you feel any better, a guy came up to me in a gym years ago telling me I'd be great for one of those weight lost contests. (And I really wasn't fat then at all!!) Shake it off girl, and keep up the great work!

dywtd

Don't take guff from anyone paying 4 dollars for water poured over broken beans.

You are in great shape, and you should share what you know with people... If you can get paid to do that - You won!

brnsgrsbody

well, i can't wait to take your class i've taken alot of classes, and i think maybe 2 out of 10 "looked the part" if you want to stereotype. one was a female body builder, the other just had a high metabolism and a tiny frame. i think you look great! and being the "weekly winner" shows that you're definitely progressing with your goals!! congrats girl!

Thanks Devan! I am so happy to be this week'sa winner!
OMG I forgot you could read this board and know my inner deep feelings (LOL) . I know the class will be awesome I thank you for your support.

wolfchild59

Don't take guff from anyone paying 4 dollars for water poured over broken beans.

You are in great shape, and you should share what you know with people... If you can get paid to do that - You won!

Pssssttt...the OP was the one buying the coffee.