I really don't want to go back to the gym...

I'm one of the more fit people that work out at my gym (trust me it wasn't always that way). When I see people that are working their tails off, no matter what their body type...I have tremendous respect for them. There are very few people born into the body they want, everyone in the gym started from ground zero and is trying to better themselves.

Never be satisfied with where you are, but also never be ashamed for trying to make a difference. After all, you ARE lapping everyone sitting on their couch right now, right?

^^ this more or less.
As someone else also said, she is the one with the problem.
If you love being at the gym, don't let one narrow minded girl be getting in the way of that.
Rather than letting that comment bring you down, use it as fuel.....
Its just the wind between that girls ears making up those sounds anyway, ITS NOT A PUBLIC OPINION

Comments made like that make me feel sick even if it was just a generalised comment. She shouldn't have made, but I think that it's quite clear that she has insecurities herself. Don't let her get to you and stop you from doing your thing. Go back in there and continue to kick *kitten*.

I'm sure that you're an inspiration to many by working hard trying to lose weight/get healthier. Keep it up

Her comment has nothing to do with you and has everything to do with her.

no matter what your size, shape, fitness level there will always be people who dislike and admire you. It's your choice how you deal with it.

I live in Shrewsbury Shropshire . UK. I love running with a partner but not running alone. I like having another person reliant on your attendance as it supports me to be motivated.
I've joined a running group to try and create the same effect but it isn't really the same as no one knows if I don't go so I've found myself missing a few nights. The running group is twice a week but so far I've been 4 times in seven weeks. Not good I do do other exercise and fitness at the gym. It would be great to make friends on here to add to my profile to support each other. Anyone interested

This is what my response would have been had I overheard that:

"I know, right!? It's almost as bad as when narrow-minded, egotistical, dim-witted (insert expletive, I would have gone with one that starts with c) waste space in this universe with their existence, huh? Oh well. That's life, I guess." and then go back at being awesome at yoga.

There is no room for that sort of attitude in a place of health and fitness.

This. This one wins. OP, I would double up on the yoga classes just to spite that bish. And I'd eat a burrito for lunch and make sure my big sexy musical butt was right in her face when we did Downward Dog.

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I'd daub something obnoxious like 'too legit to quit' in glitter onto the seat of my pants.

A good number of people at the gym started right were you are ( I know I did ) I'd even venture to say most gym goes know just what its like to be in your shoes. And once more they are inspired and in admiration of you! her opinion is a very tiny minority. I promise!! Please don't let insecure self absorbed girls get to your heart.

That's part of why I go at 2AM.

Personally I love the Namaste Yoga DVDs. I like being able to do it on my time rather than having to rush to a class.

That being said, I'd keep going to the class that works for you. And next time you hear a comment about fat people in the class? Maybe make a comment about fake yogis who don't understand the meaning of zen taking up space in the class.

So I was exercising pretty regularly from February - April.
I had a pretty regular routine, I did cardio classes Monday, Wednesdays, Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday I did Yoga, and Friday I did abs class.
Until this girl starting going on about "fat b*****es" that take up space in yoga classes.

Now I feel like I ought to work out at home on workout DVDs until I get thin enough to be seen at a public gym.
Does this happen to anyone else?

Screw her. I promise that is not a common thought. She obviously has a lot of her own issues she's projecting onto others. Or else she's a sociopath. Either way, not someone who's opinion matters.

Remember, nobody can make you feel inferior without your consent.

She's not worth your energies. You just go in and OWN your time at the gym.

You ROCK!