So much for people NOT watching.

I am very sorry this happened to you. I feel absolutely disgusted that people (most of whom are lazy and do nothing to better themselves) make the decision to treat other people this way. I had this happen to me once. I was on a run and went past some kids and one of them said something about my moobs. It absolutely killed my runners high and it was like the 10 miles before that didn't even matter. I finished my run walking home the last few miles. It was the worst anyone has ever made me feel.

The funny thing is, I run 20 to 30 miles a week, swim 2 days a week, and bike 2 days a week. I always feel good about my hard work and it pays off when I race and beat my goals. When I run, I still think about this happening again and still have no idea how I would react.

The really sad thing is that when I see bigger people out walking or running I always want to tell them good job and keep it up. I am always scared that they will think I am joking and being an a-hole so I never do.

Just remember that your goals are YOUR goals. No one else is more critical to you success than you. There are always obstacles to achieve what you want and it will be hard. Mentally, physically, but more likely both. Most people take the easy path. You have chosen the path less traveled and you will be rewarded, mostly in the form of tears when you reach your goal.

people n general are total idiots! Except my firends on here and in life. LOL

I'm so sorry that happened to you. People can be so inconsiderate and hurtful. There are a few people who will always be jerks, no matter what, but not everyone feels that way. Someone posted this a while ago and i thought it was beautiful.

(This is a blog entry from flintland.blogspot.com)

Hey, Fat Girl.

Yes, you. The one feigning to not see me when we cross paths on the
running track. The one not even wearing sports gear, breathing heavy.
You’re slow, you breathe hard and your efforts at moving forward make
you cringe.

You cling shyly to the furthest corridor, sometimes making larger loops
on the gravel ring by the track just so you’re not on it. You sweat so
much that your hair is all wet. You rarely stay for more than 20 minutes
at a time, and you look exhausted when you leave to go back home. You
never talk to anyone. I’ve got something I’d like to say to you.

You are awesome.

If you’d look me in the eye only for an instant, you would notice the
reverence and respect I have for you. The adventure you have started is
tremendous; it leads to a better health, to renewed confidence and to a
brand new kind of freedom. The gifts you will receive from running will
far exceed the gigantic effort it takes you to show up here, to face
your fears and to bravely set yourself in motion, in front of others.

You have already begun your transformation. You no longer accept this
physical state of numbness and passivity. You have taken a difficult
decision, but one that holds so much promise. Every hard breath you take
is actually a tad easier than the one before, and every step is ever so
slightly lighter. Each push forward leaves the former person you were
in your wake, creating room for an improved version, one that is
stronger, healthier and forward-looking, one who knows that anything is
possible.

You’re a hero to me. And, if you’d take off the blaring headphones and
put your head up for more than a second or two, you would notice that
the other runners you cross, the ones that probably make you feel so
inadequate, stare in awe at your determination. They, of all people,
know best where you are coming from. They heard the resolutions of so
many others, who vowed to pick up running and improve their health,
“starting next week”. Yet, it is YOU who runs alongside, who digs from
deep inside to find the strength to come here, and to come back again.

You are a runner, and no one can take that away from you. You are
relentlessly moving forward. You are stronger than even you think, and
you are about to be amazed by what you can do. One day, very soon, maybe
tomorrow, you’ll step outside and marvel at your capabilities. You will
not believe your own body, you will realize that you can do this. And a
new horizon will open up for you. You are a true inspiration.

I bow to you.

Beauty is only skin deep, but ugly goes straight to the bone.

Obviously, you should ignore them, but I know it's easier said than done. If this happens again I urge you to confront them. Don't hurl an insult back, that's not productive. Say something like, "I hope you poop in your pants." Then walk away. I doubt someone like that has ever been confronted, and would likely have no response.

Keep doing what you are doing and run. some people are just jerks!!! Stay strong and you will succeed.

People can be nasty. This is life. This is not a newsflash. The world is not filled with rainbows and butterflies and unicorns.


Sometimes people flat out suck. But why would you let that "derail" you? Seriously, how could being made fun of for being "fat" derail anyone? Isn't that why you're here? Because you're tired of being called fat?


Use it as motivation. There are rude, inconsiderate, nasty people on the planet. Crying about them is not going to change that fact.

Case in point.

, "OH MY GOD! Would you look at that girl running!!"

There, I fixed that for you. I know it sucks, but forget about them. Anyone who gets their kicks off of something like that is extremely immature. When life catches up to them and suddenly they are the fat ones huffing up the stairs and you are smoking hot, justice will be served. Karma is a bi***.

Happy friday to you too!

Seconded. Good on you for keeping going!

People are a-holes, plain and simple. I'm sorry that they hurt your feelings, but please don't let their stupidity derail all of your hard work. You are making your life better while they're spending their days sitting in a park making fun of people. They are sad, sad people. You are amazing! Don't let them bring you down to their level.

I totally understand. I had a similar experience when I was just walking. I was pushing 310 at the time. Three teenage boys walked by me and for some reason felt the need to call me a beached whale... I went home and cried and cried... I have to say it affected me so much that I stayed in and did not get out walking again for another year. Don't let stupid people get you down. Those people make themselves feel better by taking down others.

Making comments like that to cover their own insecurities and "impress" others. People who need to belittle others to do this are not worth allowing them to get to you. By everything you are doing, you will achieve your goals, they will always be the idiot they are. Focus on that.

DITTO......Would you please ADD ME AS A FRIEND!!!!! I do notl ike sarcastic remarks like that..period! I cannot change an adult , neither can you. FOCUS on you! Its your journey and HAPPY FRIDAY TO YOU....Bless your heart my dear:)

I'm so sorry. I can't believe people can be so stupid and cruel. I think you are tremendously brave, and I hope you keep it up. Hugs.

I'm sorry this happened to you. But it is their problem, not yours. They feel bad about themselves and turn that against others who are taking charge of their life and working to improve it.

You are doing a great job taking charge - keep going and show them all.

i was walking with my sister, and i had some young teenage kids yell out 'walking isnt gonna fix that fat!!'. as much as it hurt to hear, i also realised that they were stereotyping me. i was put in a category of 'your large, you shouldnt be doing that in public'. if you ever hear something hurtful like that again, think 'im doing the right thing by me, so you can sod off and be vulgar somewhere else'.
use it as motivation knowing one day you will be able to run there without issue, fit and healthy, knowing where you have come from, and your hard work has paid off.

I notice people walking by point and laughing at me in Zumba class all the time. Granted I suck, but I have fun and burn tons of calories so I don't care.

They were probably young and dumb. Don't worry about it. Remember, your trying to better yourself nd it doesn't matter what others say. When someone makes fun of you or says you can't do something, you just gotta work to prove them wrong. Yea, it hurts to be ridiculed, but turn it around and use it as motivation...Do it for yourself, no one else.