How to be comfortable with my butt when I run?

AmelieMustLoseWeight

So I do have a booty and I feel like it eats anything that goes near it. I try to wear longer shirts to cover it so I can run without being all self conscious. I just hate it because im constantly pulling down my shirt and I feel like it keeps me from preforming my best. Im sure a lot of women have this problem but I just was wondering if their are any helpful tips on how to co exist with my butt for time being while I try to lose it. I try not to run in front of others because I think they will laugh at me for looking really flabby.

meshashesha2012

maybe try focusing on other things like your breathing, your pace, your feet strikes, keeping your core tight, keeping your shoulders down and back, etc

IMO if you're thinking too much much about how you look then you're not present enough in the moment of what you're doing

KReduced

I think you should own your butt!! Im self conscious about my stomach when I run, but you know what? The people also running/exercising will applaud you for being awesome, and anyone who judges you should try running instead of watching people do it.

rdianemu

Just don't worry about it. Nobody running hard doesn't have something jiggling a little. Enjoy your run.

stefa711

Yes, people will look at you as you run by. Do you want to know what they're thinking? Non-runners are thinking, "hmm, I should be doing that" and runner will think "you go girl! Good job! Keep up the hard work"

Don't be self conscious! Just get out there and do it! For YOU!

haanmom

I'm with the "try not to worry about it" group.

But(t...) ...

Unless it is super hot, I wear compression running capris when I run. I usually wear them under a running skirt or shorts. I wear them for the compression (because it helps me with muscle soreness and a bad knee, not for fat compression purposes!!) , but feel uncomfortable wearing them alone with just a top. I would think that doing something like that may make your butt less likely to eat your clothes? (It may eat the compression pants but then you'd have the running skirt over that, or whatever.)

Like this: http://www.wiggle.co.uk/nike-ladies-run-skapri-tights-aw12/
for example

ThickMcRunFast

I gotta say, just go out there and run. Other runners are not paying attention to you, other than to say hi when passing.

Some douche will always yell something at you, no matter what you look like. Its not worth more than an eyeroll.

RainHoward

duct tape.

nowine4me

My butt look like jello when I run, I'm sure. I just crank up the headphones so I can't hear the snickering.

rosebarnalice

Why do you care? I never see MY butt when I run. . . . so it's other people's problem. . . .not mine!

AussieTrainer

Yes, people will look at you as you run by. Do you want to know what they're thinking? Non-runners are thinking, "hmm, I should be doing that" and runner will think "you go girl! Good job! Keep up the hard work"

Don't be self conscious! Just get out there and do it! For YOU!

quoted for truth

CalJur

Just run and do your thing. If anyone is looking it is because they want to.

galenofedgewood

Why do you care? I never see MY butt when I run. . . . so it's other people's problem. . . .not mine!

I was about to say something to this affect.

ami5000psu

Why do you care? I never see MY butt when I run. . . . so it's other people's problem. . . .not mine!

haha this! Plus I'm usually more focused on NOT falling off the treadmill than worrying someone finds my butt flabby when I'm running.

spamantha57

Yes, people will look at you as you run by. Do you want to know what they're thinking? Non-runners are thinking, "hmm, I should be doing that" and runner will think "you go girl! Good job! Keep up the hard work"

Don't be self conscious! Just get out there and do it! For YOU!

^^^ This.

I've always had a butt no matter what size I was/ am. The only time my butt bothered me is when I was on the treadmill - elliptical or anywhere else I didn't mind so much. I really wish I could run... If I could I probably wouldn't really care what I looked like much, I'd just be glad that I was healthy enough to actually run. Maybe that's something you can think about too. Don't think about your butt - think about how great it is you are actually running & there are people out there that wish they could.

mfpcopine

Two pairs of compression shorts. It's hard to push yourself if you feel self-conscious. Look for tunic length T shirts.

AllTehBeers

Yes, people will look at you as you run by. Do you want to know what they're thinking? Non-runners are thinking, "hmm, I should be doing that" and runner will think "you go girl! Good job! Keep up the hard work"

Don't be self conscious! Just get out there and do it! For YOU!

There's a quote about how if we really know how much people don't think about us, we'd be offended.

If it really bothers you, why not try some compression shorts.

Remember, there is probably always someone bigger then you trying to do the same thing. I was 300 pounds when I first started at the path at the park, struggling to run from bench to bench so go out and get it girl!

HonoriaLucasta

This is one of those things that everyone worries about before they start and then totally forgets that they ever worried about once they've gotten going running, IMO. I can PROMISE you that no runner is going to be paying any negative attention to you; half of them will be thinking "great job!" and the other half will be too focused on their own workout to notice. (Runners in my experience tend to be generally friendly.) You MIGHT get the random skeeze yelling from a car if you run next to a crowded street, but most women get those regardless of butt size; it's a rite of passage.

shinkalork

Duc Tape kidding.

compression shorts would be the best i think....

mfpcopine

Just run and do your thing. If anyone is looking it is because they want to.

Maybe in your world. In mine, there are plenty of vicious people.
The OP is concerned about feeling vulnerable. I don't think that's nuts. Protecting oneself is not capitulation.

DopeItUp

Run in the dark.

Run on a treadmill.

Run during the zombie apocalypse, no one will be looking at your butt.

firstsip

Run in the dark.

Run on a treadmill.

Run during the zombie apocalypse, no one will be looking at your butt.

Or they will, and it'll be because they want to eat it. But they could be doing that now, too.

OP, I count while I run; I set a timer for a set amount to run, but alternate speeds, so I keep track in my head. It keeps me focused on that and not on anything else--highly meditative.

jenilla1

My sister and I are training partners and we are always SO excited when we see people of ANY age, size and shape running! I think most runners appreciate other runners making an effort, regardless of their fitness level. You should be proud.

The only time where I could see people mocking and being jerks about it would be if you were running on the street and a car with a bunch of *kitten* who are too lazy to run started judging and making comments. I've never been a fan of running around the general public. Even if you look good, there's always some jerk cat-calling or whatever. For the most part, though, I think people are impressed. And if somebody's gonna have a nasty thought about your *kitten*, they were probably gonna have it whether you were running or not, so you might as well run, right?

I run in parks or on trails in the hills, where the only other people around are like-minded individuals hiking, running, bird-watching. It also helps to run with a buddy. There's a feeling of strength and solidarity when you're part of a team. Even if you run alone, just remember that for every jerk who is hating on your *kitten*, there are 10 others who are thinking you're a badass for making the effort. So get out there and run! :flowerforyou:

mfpcopine

Yes, people will look at you as you run by. Do you want to know what they're thinking? Non-runners are thinking, "hmm, I should be doing that" and runner will think "you go girl! Good job! Keep up the hard work"

Don't be self conscious! Just get out there and do it! For YOU!

Unfortunately, some people may scream out their opinions. That's happened to me. The fact that they're *kitten* or out of shape themselves was not a comfort. No one likes to be attacked verbally when she's alone and vulnerable.

jayche

You could wear sweats

firstsip

Yes, people will look at you as you run by. Do you want to know what they're thinking? Non-runners are thinking, "hmm, I should be doing that" and runner will think "you go girl! Good job! Keep up the hard work"

Don't be self conscious! Just get out there and do it! For YOU!

Unfortunately, some people may scream out their opinions. That's happened to me. The fact that they're *kitten* or out of shape themselves was not a comfort. No one likes to be attacked verbally when she's alone and vulnerable.

This is your third comment in this thread defending vulnerability rather than trying to combat it. Conquering self-consciousness comes from an inner strength that therapy, behavioral techniques, meditation, fitness (surprise, surprise!) all help conquer. A longer shirt isn't as powerful a shield against the possible external menaces, or the worst imagine internal ones, as is facing those insecurities and owning them.

Commander_Keen

Umm, get a bigger/longer shirt?

zillah73

Meh... it's running. Focus on what's ahead of you, not what's behind.

MB_Positif

Just wear fitted shirts that you can't pull down over your butt. Sounds terrifying, but the less fidgeting the better. Like others said focus on other things. Two years ago I was needing to lose 55 pounds, same as you, I got out there and ran and just hoped I wouldn't die! Here's more of my story. We all have hangups, don't let them derail you.

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/918358-they-cut-my-head-open-your-excuse-is-invalid

Xiaolongbao

Yes, people will look at you as you run by. Do you want to know what they're thinking? Non-runners are thinking, "hmm, I should be doing that" and runner will think "you go girl! Good job! Keep up the hard work"

Don't be self conscious! Just get out there and do it! For YOU!

Unfortunately, some people may scream out their opinions. That's happened to me. The fact that they're *kitten* or out of shape themselves was not a comfort. No one likes to be attacked verbally when she's alone and vulnerable.

This is your third comment in this thread defending vulnerability rather than trying to combat it. Conquering self-consciousness comes from an inner strength that therapy, behavioral techniques, meditation, fitness (surprise, surprise!) all help conquer. A longer shirt isn't as powerful a shield against the possible external menaces, or the worst imagine internal ones, as is facing those insecurities and owning them.

Generally I'd agree and say don't make it your problem BUT if you are running alone and people do actually yell at you in a way that is making you feel unsafe I'd say it is a legitimate problems. In that case I'd say run in more crowded places where you at least won't have any safety worries.

If it's just that you're worried about what people would say remember that chances are they're not noticing you at all most of the time. And a decent chunk of those who are noticing you will just be thinking how awesome you are for getting out there and moving. The rest aren't worth worrying about.

Or you could just invest in some speakers, hook up your music and blast a little MC Hammer at them all "I like big butts and I can not lie..."

PikaKnight

Yes, people will look at you as you run by. Do you want to know what they're thinking? Non-runners are thinking, "hmm, I should be doing that" and runner will think "you go girl! Good job! Keep up the hard work"

Don't be self conscious! Just get out there and do it! For YOU!

Unfortunately, some people may scream out their opinions. That's happened to me. The fact that they're *kitten* or out of shape themselves was not a comfort. No one likes to be attacked verbally when she's alone and vulnerable.

This is your third comment in this thread defending vulnerability rather than trying to combat it. Conquering self-consciousness comes from an inner strength that therapy, behavioral techniques, meditation, fitness (surprise, surprise!) all help conquer. A longer shirt isn't as powerful a shield against the possible external menaces, or the worst imagine internal ones, as is facing those insecurities and owning them.

To mfpcopine - Yeah...I'm glad someone pointed that out. People are trying to get her to get past her self-image issues, and you are just feeding them with your negative tone. You remind me of Marvin, to be honest..lol.

OP - just run and focus on running and the more positive side of things, like that fact that you are out there getting fit! Eventually, the more you do this, you'll realize your self-conscious fears will begin to fade.