Hey, Fat Girl!

michellekicks · January 2013

Since it's January and many new faces have arrived here at MFP I thought I'd share something I love... It's an encouragement to all those who put themselves out there and get outside and put in the work and the hours no matter what the expense.

YOU. CAN. DO. THIS.

This is for you:

"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..."

Read the rest here: http://flintland.blogspot.ca/2012/05/hey-fat-girl.html

KrazyAsianNic · January 2013

Beautiful! And so true! Thanks for sharing

lomins · January 2013

Love it! Thanks

Cougar7279 · January 2013

I always try to talk to and encourage everyone... Period!

quirkytizzy · January 2013

That's beautiful!

kerrymh · January 2013

read this the last time you posted I think and still I love it..made me cry

Aello11 · January 2013

wow -- that is awesome

jessgumkowski88 · January 2013

Inspiring and awesome

pagoubupa · January 2013

Thanks for that.

chubbygirl253 · January 2013

Dang i'm on mobile. I can't see the blog. *kicks rocks*
Luv the start of the thread though!

BellaFe · January 2013

so lovely

seppy82 · January 2013

I'd never seen this before...it's awesome. I'm pretty much terrified of exercising in public, so seeing this gives a little encouragement.

fatladysings72 · January 2013

Thank you so much.. I really needed that. I don't run yet, it's all I can do to walk quickly. I feel like I am moving at 5mph and It's really like 3mph but it is my hardest and fastest speed currently. I was walking on a track the other day and felt exactly like that. Now I know to keep my head up and smile. I will be running soon enough.

Cherese1983 · January 2013

I LOVE it!!! It brought tears to my eyes! Thank you!!

Kitty_Kat_meow · January 2013

i will be totally honest I'm terrified of running but that is an inspiration. Thank you it's messages like that, that enable people to start that long scary journey.

pen2u · January 2013

Wow...beautifully written, thanks for posting.

gspea · January 2013

Thank you. It did make me cry. I do feel like others question my being involved in the exercise. I do want to try to jog - so when it warms up I will keep this in mind as I start that adventure...

lee91356 · January 2013

I was also afraid to try different exercises and activities thinking that I would be looked at weirdly because I was so big, but honestly I finally got over it for my own sake. While I weighed well over 270 pounds I started swimming (yes I got into a swim suit and went into a public pool) and started riding a bike. As the weight went down those activities became easier and I started pushing myself to do other things I never thought I would until I reached my goal weight or close to it. At about 220 pounds I started doing Jillian Michaels workout DVD and running.

Although I still have a ways to go to my goal weight I started the C25K program for jogging/ running and though the first time was hell I have down it several times since and I feel my stamina improving and I plan on continuing with the program until I can run, thats right RUN a 5K, regardless of my weight.

So dont let your weight hold you back, if you want to try some physical activity go for it!!! :bigsmile:

Amy_nz · January 2013

Love it! I'm a fat girl at the moment and was always scared of running in public. I figured that people would shout things at me and my wibbly bits. But I started jogging last year, and in all of the dozens of jogs I've done around my suburb, not one person has said anything even vaguely rude. There's been a lot of good mornings and the occasional 'that's what I should be doing!', but nobody has said anything rude to me. I was astonished!

Course, they could be thinking it, but they're welcome to think whatever they like!

jeffsweightloss · January 2013

thanks for sharing. the bigger our circle of friends we have, the stronger we become. it's nice to know that there are people out there that have been thru this and know what it takes to get to the finish line...and give us support instead of grief. we look for inspiration because we know it's out there...we just have to go find it and use it to our advantage. only "we" can change us. once again, thanks for sharing this.