A realization
Ladyantonia
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I haven't posted since I posted my intro thread almost a year ago, but I had an experience at work last night I wanted to share.
I use the gym at work. I work for a large sheriff's office, so the gym is used by police officers and corrections officers and is very well stocked. After my shift, I will change in the bathroom and then go to the gym, then go home. Last night, I changed in the bathroom into my (admittedly ugly) work out clothes. As I was walking out there were two girls in the break room, sitting and chatting. One just looked at me in my ugly work out clothes and sort of smirked and made a "what the heck?" face. For a moment, I felt very self-conscious and just wanted to melt into the floor at her obvious derision.
But then it hit me...she is about the same size as me (maybe a little smaller) and maybe my work out clothes are ugly and don't fit perfectly and maybe I look as stupid as all get out in work out clothes at all because of my size...but I am doing something about it. On my 30 minute dinner break I go to the gym and do 20 minutes of elliptical. And after work I do my strength training workout. Meanwhile she is sitting on a couch in a break room, watching TV and eating. So look at me like you think I look ridiculous, make fun of my work out because right now I can only bench press the bar with no weights and have to use the lowest setting on some machines. But at least I am DOING something.
And then, after that thought....I felt great!!
I use the gym at work. I work for a large sheriff's office, so the gym is used by police officers and corrections officers and is very well stocked. After my shift, I will change in the bathroom and then go to the gym, then go home. Last night, I changed in the bathroom into my (admittedly ugly) work out clothes. As I was walking out there were two girls in the break room, sitting and chatting. One just looked at me in my ugly work out clothes and sort of smirked and made a "what the heck?" face. For a moment, I felt very self-conscious and just wanted to melt into the floor at her obvious derision.
But then it hit me...she is about the same size as me (maybe a little smaller) and maybe my work out clothes are ugly and don't fit perfectly and maybe I look as stupid as all get out in work out clothes at all because of my size...but I am doing something about it. On my 30 minute dinner break I go to the gym and do 20 minutes of elliptical. And after work I do my strength training workout. Meanwhile she is sitting on a couch in a break room, watching TV and eating. So look at me like you think I look ridiculous, make fun of my work out because right now I can only bench press the bar with no weights and have to use the lowest setting on some machines. But at least I am DOING something.
And then, after that thought....I felt great!!
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Good for you! With that attitude you are definately going to reach your goals
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You are awesome! My assumption is that she's jealous, you have the motivation to get up and do something, to change your life and she does not. While outwardly she seem like she's judging you, she's actually judging herself, making excuses to why she isn't doing what you are and that is really worth knowing because the weird looks probably wont stop, but just remember what you learned today every time you see it Keep being awesome and kickin' butt! 0
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Good for you! Who cares what they think of your workout clothes! You're working out - it doesn't matter what you're wearing. People are ridiculous sometimes.0
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Everything about this is beautiful. You always have a leg up on everyone who is sitting on their butt NOT doing anything, regardless of their size, shape, weight, whatever.
And in a year when you look fabulous in your gym clothes and she's gained 50 pounds, maybe then she'll realize she should have been joining you in the gym the whole time.0 -
Those who matter don't mind, and those who mind don't matter. Somebody going to be so vain and care about clothing that you go to SWEAT IN is clearly not the type of person who perspectives you should really entertain.
It's your body- if you like to wear something, then wear it! You have every right to enjoy your clothes, and enjoy your precious body.
Three cheers for healthier lifestyles!0 -
Good on you OP! never let anybodies unsolicited opinion or otherwise stop you from bettering yourself.0 -
This reminds me of a quote, but I can't remember exactly how it goes (it's almost 2am, I really should be in bed. ha)
Something along the lines of "I may be walking slow, but I'm running circles around the ones sitting on the couch."0 -
Fantastic! I have a support group at work so I couldn't imagine going through what you went through...at least now. At my old job, unfortunately that would easily be the norm. You show her that you train like a beast to look like a beauty
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This is officially the best thing I've read all day. You lady, have the right attitude and will go far.0
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GREAT attitude! Fark the haters.
Get some technique advice on that bench. I can assure you that you'll be able to press a lot more than just the bar 0 -
every one is self conscious
do what ya do and FTW0 -
good for you!!0
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I say good for you and screw her. I'm glad you came to that realization!0
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This is officially the best thing I've read all day. You lady, have the right attitude and will go far.
+10, great post!! I love it!0 -
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You're awesome, she's a cow. I'd work out with you anytime if you lived here.0
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It's stories like this that truly motivate others. Be proud of yourself OP.0
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Awwwww honey people should NOT laugh at Your workout clothes. This is not a beauty contest!
HUGS
YESSSS You ARE doing something))))0 -
I have found some of my most motivativating moments are when people judge me incorrectly. Good for you not letting it get you down. I know my ticker says I've lost 100 pounds (and I have) but I am still over 200 pounds and overweight. But I am a fitter overweight then most not overweight people. The other night I had an experience similar to yours. I was at the gym and it was a 4 mile run day. So I hop on a treadmill and just as I'm beginning my warm up a younger and much less weight guy hops on the treadmill next to me. He looks at me, looks at my numbers (pace, incline ect) and literally smirks and snorts. He punches in his numbers and immediately starts to run. After my 2 minute warm up I bump my numbers up and begin my run....He literally turned and looked at me and you could see the doubt on his face. I bump my tunes up louder in my earplugs and keep on going. He ran for about 5 minutes and had to slow to a walk, he rested for a bit then looked at me again and would begin running...I just kept on running, cause I know I have to get to 4 miles and know also that it really isn't hard for me to run 4 miles. I just keep on trucking. This went on for my entire run. He'd have to walk then look at me and begin to run again. I just kept doing my thing. When I finally ended my run and went into my cool down I took my headphones off and he engages me in conversation. Says he's impressed. His tone was baffled. Said he didn't think I could run that long or fast. Said he has never ran non stop for as long as I did. Said he kept on trying because he figured if I could do it he should be able to. I just smiled and told him one thing. Quit comparing yourself to other people. I could have made him feel bad and tell him that not only am I overweight and can run 4 miles nonstop. But thats 3 months post back surgery, with a fused ankle waiting for an ankle replacement and after 7 surgeries in 6 years because of a motorcycle accident. But I didn't tell him all that because I don't know where he's been or what he has been through. I'd just be making assumptions, just like him. So all I told him was quit comparing yourself to others. Worry about you and where your going and where you've come from. Because at the end of the day it really is only about you.0
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I haven't posted since I posted my intro thread almost a year ago, but I had an experience at work last night I wanted to share.
I use the gym at work. I work for a large sheriff's office, so the gym is used by police officers and corrections officers and is very well stocked. After my shift, I will change in the bathroom and then go to the gym, then go home. Last night, I changed in the bathroom into my (admittedly ugly) work out clothes. As I was walking out there were two girls in the break room, sitting and chatting. One just looked at me in my ugly work out clothes and sort of smirked and made a "what the heck?" face. For a moment, I felt very self-conscious and just wanted to melt into the floor at her obvious derision.
But then it hit me...she is about the same size as me (maybe a little smaller) and maybe my work out clothes are ugly and don't fit perfectly and maybe I look as stupid as all get out in work out clothes at all because of my size...but I am doing something about it. On my 30 minute dinner break I go to the gym and do 20 minutes of elliptical. And after work I do my strength training workout. Meanwhile she is sitting on a couch in a break room, watching TV and eating. So look at me like you think I look ridiculous, make fun of my work out because right now I can only bench press the bar with no weights and have to use the lowest setting on some machines. But at least I am DOING something.
And then, after that thought....I felt great!!
I LOVE this. I love all of this. What a fantastic attitude! Very inspiring.
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**** haters.0
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That is absolutely great that you are going on the elliptical for 20 minutes. And you're doing strength training too--wow! That's something many women neglect to do. I've found that usually people who look down on others are insecure themselves. They put others down to try to boost their own low self-esteem.
In a lecture on preventing osteoporosis, the lecturere said that lots of women are under the false assumption that "walkng is enough". She said women really need to be doing strength training. Good for you!0 -
Good on you OP! never let anybodies unsolicited opinion or otherwise stop you from bettering yourself.
THIS
(and thank you gif poster for my morning chuckle)0 -
Good on you OP! never let anybodies unsolicited opinion or otherwise stop you from bettering yourself.
This sums it up! GREAT job OP!!!!0 -
I wish I could put a pic up of my usual workout attire. All my pics on MFP are ONLY when I'm wearing cute stuff. Hehe...if only they knew.
Good on you for not giving a *kitten*.0 -
High five for getting your workout in, and high five for your attitude! Anyone who would smirk over your clothes is just childish. Being comfortable is all that matters.0
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THIS IS MOTIVATION FOR ME!! THANKS FOR THIS POST!
I too wear worn down clothes to work out (ugly old shirts and pants) and I am ok with that. 0 -
Next year when you look way lighter than her just smile.0
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Way to go!! Your story is very motivational. Keep up the great work. You go, Girl!0
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Love this post OP! Great attitude!0
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