Today I...*gasp*

Today I RAN. By choice. AFTER leaving the gym.

Granted it WAS raining...down pouring. Lightening. Thunder. The full nine. But still. When I finished my work out I was telling myself "just be calm. dont run like a crazy white girl through the parking lot...everyone can see you." After stepping outside and the freezing air and rain hitting me I said screw what anyone thinks. Ill run my fat *kitten* through this parking lot like the idiot that I am for parking at the VEEEEERRRRRRRRRY back because "the extra walking will be good for me".

Ha ha. a few months ago I wouldnt care what kind of weather it was. Id walk just to avoid the embarrassment of what people "might" think. Not the most awesome success thats been posted but its pretty cool for me ;-)
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  • vorgas
    vorgas Posts: 741 Member
    Self confidence is so beautiful and so sexy. Congrats on that :)
  • mcibty
    mcibty Posts: 1,252 Member
    Self confidence is so beautiful and so sexy. Congrats on that :)

    Agreed.
  • Absonthebrain
    Absonthebrain Posts: 587 Member
    You go girl!!!! For real, who gives a crap what anyone thinks, this is your life and your fitness! Get your run on!!! :):drinker:
  • quietHiker
    quietHiker Posts: 1,442 Member
    definitely love this post! good job for parking out back and for finding the courage to run through the crazy weather! :) I agree, self confidence is beautiful :) WTG!
  • JoelleAnn78
    JoelleAnn78 Posts: 1,492 Member
    This made me laugh - and it is so much like something I would do that I can totally relate. Thanks for sharing.:smile:
  • RoseTears143
    RoseTears143 Posts: 1,121 Member
    hahahaha amazing. :) wtg!!
  • rencawdor24
    rencawdor24 Posts: 157 Member
    Yaaay! welll done and keep up not caring!
  • annemcharles
    annemcharles Posts: 194 Member
    :smile:
    Today I RAN. By choice. AFTER leaving the gym.

    Granted it WAS raining...down pouring. Lightening. Thunder. The full nine. But still. When I finished my work out I was telling myself "just be calm. dont run like a crazy white girl through the parking lot...everyone can see you." After stepping outside and the freezing air and rain hitting me I said screw what anyone thinks. Ill run my fat *kitten* through this parking lot like the idiot that I am for parking at the VEEEEERRRRRRRRRY back because "the extra walking will be good for me".

    Ha ha. a few months ago I wouldnt care what kind of weather it was. Id walk just to avoid the embarrassment of what people "might" think. Not the most awesome success thats been posted but its pretty cool for me ;-)
  • Juliejustsaying
    Juliejustsaying Posts: 2,332 Member
    awesomeness! own it!

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  • sevencallmemom
    sevencallmemom Posts: 505 Member
    Rock on! That is fabulous!
  • sukifr
    sukifr Posts: 70 Member
    well done you!!

    when you get your breath back give yourself a pat on the back :smile:
  • oldandhealthier
    oldandhealthier Posts: 449 Member
    Today I RAN. By choice. AFTER leaving the gym.

    Granted it WAS raining...down pouring. Lightening. Thunder. The full nine. But still. When I finished my work out I was telling myself "just be calm. dont run like a crazy white girl through the parking lot...everyone can see you." After stepping outside and the freezing air and rain hitting me I said screw what anyone thinks. Ill run my fat *kitten* through this parking lot like the idiot that I am for parking at the VEEEEERRRRRRRRRY back because "the extra walking will be good for me".

    Ha ha. a few months ago I wouldnt care what kind of weather it was. Id walk just to avoid the embarrassment of what people "might" think. Not the most awesome success thats been posted but its pretty cool for me ;-)
    Good for you that gave a chuckle to start my day:flowerforyou:
  • retiree2006
    retiree2006 Posts: 951 Member
    Another big step toward reaching your final goal...good for you! (Liked your story but LOVED your attitude!) :flowerforyou: :laugh:
  • MSam1205
    MSam1205 Posts: 439 Member
    You rock!!
  • sam308lbs
    sam308lbs Posts: 1,936 Member
    hot!!
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  • NoeHead
    NoeHead Posts: 516 Member
    GREAT JOB! confidence is hotness :)
  • gretchenk77
    gretchenk77 Posts: 13
    Thank you for the smile!

    I'm sitting here trying to remember the last time I ran anywhere ... and I can't. One day though, I'll run again. Boobs flying everywhere, thighs jiggling, although hopefully not too much. I won't care. It will be glorious.
  • fatyoga
    fatyoga Posts: 207 Member
    Great job! I'm proud of you and hope you are of yourself.
  • Kestrel45
    Kestrel45 Posts: 133
    awesomeness! own it!

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    ^^LMFAO amazing

    Congrats!
  • Jennifer10723
    Jennifer10723 Posts: 374 Member
    I LOVE THIS!!!!!
  • aimee8905
    aimee8905 Posts: 3
    This might be my favorite post I've ever read. LIBERATING. =)
  • lcfairbairn74
    lcfairbairn74 Posts: 412 Member
    Just brilliant!! Way to go! :drinker:
  • tinalacy502
    tinalacy502 Posts: 10
    LOl!!! This is awesome!
  • wizbeth1218
    wizbeth1218 Posts: 358 Member
    dont run like a crazy white girl through the parking lot...

    Ill run my fat *kitten* through this parking lot like the idiot that I am...

    Not the most awesome success thats been posted but its pretty cool for me ;-)

    bwah ha ha ha @ the first two lines... thanks for the chuckle.

    And Amen sister, rock on, and go you for claiming that non-scale victory!
  • sabinavaughan
    sabinavaughan Posts: 109 Member
    I thought that was fantastic...cause I do the same thing! You're doing great!
  • mamadon
    mamadon Posts: 1,422 Member
    This is so funny! The other day after a walk, I felt like running. I didn't actually do it, but I really wanted to and maybe next time I will. Keep in mind that I am 51 years old and have always hated to run!!
  • irjeffb
    irjeffb Posts: 275 Member
    That's awesome. Go go go!!!
  • kara2
    kara2 Posts: 83 Member
    This is the best success story I have read in a long time. Way to go.!
  • Jerrypeoples
    Jerrypeoples Posts: 1,541 Member
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    this is me running through the parking lot to my car when it is raining
  • barbaratrollman
    barbaratrollman Posts: 317 Member
    I'm not one for running, just for the sake of exercise. Instead I toss some funky jams on my MP3 player and dance/run...much more fun for me and more intensive exercise too. It really gets my heart rate up when the jams are jammin' heavy, cuz I can't help but shake my bum more. :D

    However, yesterday I took a side trip on my way home from a work trip...took me to Madison, WI and I was on my way home to MI. I know of a lovely state park just north of the Indiana/Michigan state line...right on the Lake Michigan shore. There's a beautiful, extremely uninterrupted shoreline/beach there. I treated myself to some sand running and walking and just listening to the waves and the birds. I played a game of running in and out of the waves, to try to avoid my knee length shorts from getting wet. It was a great workout and also very meditative.

    I burned a lot of calories and put myself in such a peaceful state of mind. I think I'll make this one of my regular activities, whenever I'm near the big waters. :)

    Anyway, I meant to say...ha ha...life is so much more fun when you don't give a fig what others will think of you when you are doing activities that make you feel good. Your run across the parking lot was a great step toward doing something that was great for you, without caring what others might think it looked like. :)
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