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    Dear Woman in Makeup at the Gym

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    • 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/
    • 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.
    • 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.
    • Posts: 319 Member
      You didn't get a picture of her?


      *kicks a rock*
    • Posts: 15 Member
      Great post!
    • 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!!
    • Posts: 71
      This was the nicest post I've seen on MFP. Thank you =)
    • Posts: 4,397 Member
      Great post! :drinker:
    • 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.
    • 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:
    • Posts: 329 Member
      :-) this is so nice
      Thanks for posting.
    • Posts: 698 Member
      And you, OP, are an inspiration to be less judgmental and more optimistic. Thanks! :flowerforyou:
    • 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
    • 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:
    • 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!
    • Posts: 10,740 Member
      Loves it
    • 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.
    • Posts: 1,019 Member
      Honestly awesome post. You never know someone unless you give them a chance.
    • Posts: 34 Member
      Awesome post
    • Posts: 178 Member
      Love this! Great start to the day :drinker:
    • Posts: 700 Member
      Who doesn't like a beautiful woman at the gym with her perfect nails, makeup and matching gym clothes?

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

      Awesome read!
    • 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:
    • Posts: 699 Member
      Not what I was expecting.... You made MY day! What color lip gloss?
    • 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:
    • 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:
    • Posts: 1,189 Member
      :heart:

      A good reminder not to fall into stereotypes at first glance. Thank you for posting!
    • Posts: 868 Member
      :drinker:
    • Posts: 595 Member
      Great Post!
    • 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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