Dear Woman in Makeup at the Gym

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  • headofphat
    headofphat Posts: 1,597 Member
    I've read this before but it was about a guy running and seeing overweight people running and when he started you thought he was being mean but then turned it into a positive.

    I will get on board with the yoga pants though. nice!

    http://news.distractify.com/people/to-the-fatty-running-on-the-track-this-afternoon/
  • JoRocka
    JoRocka Posts: 17,525 Member
    :drinker: I was all set to come in here and rip somebody a new one, and now I've got this weird fuzzy feeling. I should probably go to bed before I end up being nice to somebody.

    my exact response as well.

    Good looking out my darling- love seeing this- we should have a "Dear XXXXXXXXXXX and then you can fill in the blanks- but it's only for inspirational things.

    Dear Elder Cashier Lady at CVS
    Thank you for continuing to work- and support your community and for being pleasant to everyone even though I know because you're a little older and slower people aren't pleasant to you. Yes I get frustrated when I have to wait- and I always double check my change- but I still like going to you in line because I support you not giving up to do just nothing. That's awesome.
  • AglaeaC
    AglaeaC Posts: 1,974 Member
    I've read this before but it was about a guy running and seeing overweight people running and when he started you thought he was being mean but then turned it into a positive.

    I will get on board with the yoga pants though. nice!

    http://news.distractify.com/people/to-the-fatty-running-on-the-track-this-afternoon/
    This is the direct link:
    http://flintland.blogspot.com/2012/05/hey-fat-girl.html

    He was actually talking about his buddy, there's an added blurb, this year I think, to his article.
  • jeffd247
    jeffd247 Posts: 319 Member
    You didn't get a picture of her?


    *kicks a rock*
  • DragonFly_
    DragonFly_ Posts: 15 Member
    Great post!
  • DeliriumCanBeFun
    DeliriumCanBeFun Posts: 313 Member
    Just when I though you couldn't get any more awesome after your post about cookies, you've gone and out done yourself. If only all women could love themselves enough to respect and admire others doing things their own way. And you are looking amazing!!
  • bonkosaurusrex
    bonkosaurusrex Posts: 71
    This was the nicest post I've seen on MFP. Thank you =)
  • I_Will_End_You
    I_Will_End_You Posts: 4,397 Member
    Great post! :drinker:
  • EvgeniZyntx
    EvgeniZyntx Posts: 24,208 Member
    I've read this before but it was about a guy running and seeing overweight people running and when he started you thought he was being mean but then turned it into a positive.

    I will get on board with the yoga pants though. nice!

    http://news.distractify.com/people/to-the-fatty-running-on-the-track-this-afternoon/

    Really has nothing to do with the OPs post.
    That "hey fat girl" is a paternalistic, condescending piece, IMHO.
  • bcf7683
    bcf7683 Posts: 1,653 Member
    :drinker: I was all set to come in here and rip somebody a new one, and now I've got this weird fuzzy feeling. I should probably go to bed before I end up being nice to somebody.

    Lol. Ditto. :laugh:
  • HannahJDiaz25
    HannahJDiaz25 Posts: 329 Member
    :-) this is so nice
    Thanks for posting.
  • WickedPineapple
    WickedPineapple Posts: 698 Member
    And you, OP, are an inspiration to be less judgmental and more optimistic. Thanks! :flowerforyou:
  • jcast92
    jcast92 Posts: 144 Member
    :drinker: I was all set to come in here and rip somebody a new one, and now I've got this weird fuzzy feeling. I should probably go to bed before I end up being nice to somebody.

    haha best post
  • delicious_cocktail
    delicious_cocktail Posts: 5,797 Member
    :laugh:
    Yeah, I hate that too.

    There you are, having an awful day, basking in hate for humanity, wallowing in sorrow if not despair like a giant bowl of extra chocolate Nutella and along comes Wendy or Perky or whateva-her-beauty and breaks into you personal space of darkness. Just to share a little joy and interact. As if. If I wanted to talk to people, I'd work at a drive thru. "You want fries, with that?" No.

    Leave me to me. My angst only needs skin turgor for company. :mad:
  • rougenoire
    rougenoire Posts: 114 Member
    Now that wasn't the post I was expecting, go you for not being a teeth sucker and giving her a chance. Maybe we should all do a bit more of that :)

    Oh and I am sorting out my nails before I go to the gym next time ,just you know so they don't clash too bad with my bright red face, one day I hope to be able to wear make up to the gym and leave with it still vaguely on my face!
  • seltzermint555
    seltzermint555 Posts: 10,740 Member
    Loves it
  • Steff46
    Steff46 Posts: 516 Member
    This is a nice post. It reminds me of a cycling friend that I have. She always wears her makeup and RED lipstick no matter what ...and I like that! As for me no way......I would sweat it off and look like a clown......lol.
  • angelzxy321
    angelzxy321 Posts: 1,019 Member
    Honestly awesome post. You never know someone unless you give them a chance.
  • kguerriere
    kguerriere Posts: 34 Member
    Awesome post
  • April0010
    April0010 Posts: 178 Member
    Love this! Great start to the day :drinker:
  • ksy1969
    ksy1969 Posts: 700 Member
    Who doesn't like a beautiful woman at the gym with her perfect nails, makeup and matching gym clothes?

    Awesome Post!!!!!!!!
  • MireyGal76
    MireyGal76 Posts: 7,334 Member
    Great post!!! Love the tone, the change in perspective, ALL OF IT!

    Awesome read!
  • dmsl977
    dmsl977 Posts: 232 Member
    I absolutely loved this! I teared up a little actually (I refuse to blame my PMS hormones for that part.) It is so refreshing to see some positivity on these boards. I love to wear matching outfits and my lipstick to the gym. I refuse to leave my house without looking put together. That's the way my Southern Belle mother raised me - a lady should always look like a lady. So again OP, mad props for a brilliant post! :flowerforyou:
  • Jeneba
    Jeneba Posts: 699 Member
    Not what I was expecting.... You made MY day! What color lip gloss?
  • rcillo219
    rcillo219 Posts: 76 Member
    I loved this! A lot of people don't realize that yes, you can wear a full face of makeup, sweat and work your *kitten* off, and look damn good! Some people want to look good and feel good. What's wrong with that? If that's what empowers you to feel good and work hard then go for it! Cheers to all my fellow make-up at the gym ladies! :drinker: :heart:
  • Shanaedunn
    Shanaedunn Posts: 171 Member
    You deserve everyone of the compliments included in the responses and I want also compliment your literary skills I could almost insert self into the story...

    Enjoy the rest of you day and I hope to hear more from you! :happy: :flowerforyou:
  • Penthesilea514
    Penthesilea514 Posts: 1,189 Member
    :heart:

    A good reminder not to fall into stereotypes at first glance. Thank you for posting!
  • Veil5577
    Veil5577 Posts: 868 Member
    :drinker:
  • JenniferIsLosingIt
    JenniferIsLosingIt Posts: 595 Member
    Great Post!
  • Achrya
    Achrya Posts: 16,913 Member
    Not what I was expecting.... You made MY day! What color lip gloss?

    I actually only have one lip gloss and its brown. It's the cocoa butter one, from The Body Shop.

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