I finally succeeded at a specific move in exercise class (and then repeated the success!). Over the course of the last three weeks, two separate friends have commented on my weight loss and "curves". My scale has not yet moved, but my muscles are definitely toning!!

Last night after the parent meeting for my son's hockey team, many of us went to the pub across the street. I had planned for 2 beers and left enough room in my carbs. The table ordered a huge tray of nachos, breaded and deep fried cheese balls and soft pretzels with cheese. I didn't touch one bite of it!! I wasn't tempted to. It didn't look good or smell good. Before this journey, I would have been all over those. I was more than happy to say "No thanks!"

Ugh! Seriously...people moo'd at you? That's terrible...I hope they step in dog poop barefoot.
Who takes a yoga class...something that's supposed to be reflective and peaceful...and then acts like a jerk?

I told the manager. We'll see what happens. It's a college town in a college area, so I don't hold out hope for decent behavior. Usually, I'd light into them with sarcasm. This time, I tried to be polite. I was hoping for chitchat, as I'd gotten to practice that recently with a friend, but not so much. I didn't use words to make anyone cry and I didn't cry. It was a good day!

2Poufs wrote: »

I went to a yoga class this morning. I went inside and didn't drive back home. I put on a brave face when I heard the mooing and the fat comments. I spoke to people anyway. I managed to ignore the childish tittering when I stumbled. I said goodbye without bursting into tears. I didn't come home and have an anxiety attack. I didn't have a few drinks. I didn't emotionally eat. I didn't retreat into a book. I scheduled myself into another class.

To me: A pat on the back and a YAY ME!
To them: F you. This is about me. For once, I'm making this about me. Not... Is hubby happy? Are the kids happy? Is this too expensive? Is anyone inconvenienced? Should I have been cleaning house? Did my fat make you uncomfortable? Nope, it's about me. Screw you.

Some NSVs are about what didn't happen. I didn't freak out. I didn't give in. I didn't give up. Go me.

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

Much love to you my friend

So sad your experience was so bad

2Poufs wrote: »

I told the manager. We'll see what happens. It's a college town in a college area, so I don't hold out hope for decent behavior. Usually, I'd light into them with sarcasm. This time, I tried to be polite. I was hoping for chitchat, as I'd gotten to practice that recently with a friend, but not so much. I didn't use words to make anyone cry and I didn't cry. It was a good day!

My immediate thought was "Holy crap! What insanely immature people they must be!"
College town... Makes sense to a degree in that you'd be more likely to encounter the severely immature and especially when they are likely attending with a friend or two because, you know, they are insecure and wouldn't be there at all if they had to go alone. So now they also want to "look cool" to their friends and put another person down so they feel elevated. It's pretty transparent really what people's motivation is when they act like this. Which to someone that recognizes it, just proves all that they are actually lacking.
Anyway, you hold your head up high because clearly, you are strong in character and determination to do what's right for you and confidence is an amazingly powerful trait. People recognize it easily in others and are drawn to it. Some may be threatened by it. Probably when it challenges their own.

KnitOrMiss wrote: »

So, do you think the studio would take it more seriously if all of us here bombarded them with indignation that they allowed such behavior?

I doubt it. Less than 5mi away from a college campus, they have so much business that they can't stand themselves. But that doesn't matter. I'm still going to the next class. It was a 4-class package for the September challenge that's already paid and non-refundable. Screw them, I'm not wasting that money. So I'm gonna go anyway. And if some little twit moos at me, I might just baaaaah back at her.


@Sunny_Bunny_ Classes just started back last week, so they're all still full of p*ss and vinegar from being away from home. They'll tone down somewhere around November when they're failing their classes. I do have a very good memory though. Wouldn't it be funny if one of the children needed a tutor and I'm the one they choose? Oh, I wouldn't screw up their education, but it would be karmic humor.

Thanks everyone. It's nice to know I have support. I'm writing a letter to the owner. Some things just shouldn't happen. Even if they have lots of business, perception matters and I have no idea if the owner knows.

@2Poufs, The youngsters will be astounded when life smacks them. They may even expect life to be fair to them!
Sending you support.

2Poufs wrote: »

KnitOrMiss wrote: »

So, do you think the studio would take it more seriously if all of us here bombarded them with indignation that they allowed such behavior?

I doubt it. Less than 5mi away from a college campus, they have so much business that they can't stand themselves. But that doesn't matter. I'm still going to the next class. It was a 4-class package for the September challenge that's already paid and non-refundable. Screw them, I'm not wasting that money. So I'm gonna go anyway. And if some little twit moos at me, I might just baaaaah back at her.


@Sunny_Bunny_ Classes just started back last week, so they're all still full of p*ss and vinegar from being away from home. They'll tone down somewhere around November when they're failing their classes. I do have a very good memory though. Wouldn't it be funny if one of the children needed a tutor and I'm the one they choose? Oh, I wouldn't screw up their education, but it would be karmic humor.

Lol. That would be priceless!

@2Poufs I know you were very, very strong to handle that kind of ridicule, but I am still so sorry you had to deal with it at all. I would still talk to management about what happened so they are aware. And yes, KEEP GOING!! It IS all for you, and all about you. No one else's opinions matter. Glad you are enjoying yoga. I love it too. Those college kids won't be laughing when they graduate, still live with their parents and can't find a job... js

Sunny_Bunny, how great is that!

2Poufs wrote: »

I went to a yoga class this morning. I went inside and didn't drive back home. I put on a brave face when I heard the mooing and the fat comments. I spoke to people anyway. I managed to ignore the childish tittering when I stumbled. I said goodbye without bursting into tears. I didn't come home and have an anxiety attack. I didn't have a few drinks. I didn't emotionally eat. I didn't retreat into a book. I scheduled myself into another class.

To me: A pat on the back and a YAY ME!
To them: F you. This is about me. For once, I'm making this about me. Not... Is hubby happy? Are the kids happy? Is this too expensive? Is anyone inconvenienced? Should I have been cleaning house? Did my fat make you uncomfortable? Nope, it's about me. Screw you.

Some NSVs are about what didn't happen. I didn't freak out. I didn't give in. I didn't give up. Go me.

2Poufs, you are awesome! Good on you for being brave enough to do it for yourself

SlimBride2Be wrote: »

MAJOR NSV here. I bought my wedding dress! It is absolutely beautiful. And thanks to LCHF I had the full choice of every dress in the shop and everything looked fantastic.

Now I just have to keep on track for another 10 months ;-)

Awesome! You got this.

SlimBride2Be wrote: »

MAJOR NSV here. I bought my wedding dress! It is absolutely beautiful. And thanks to LCHF I had the full choice of every dress in the shop and everything looked fantastic.

Now I just have to keep on track for another 10 months ;-)

That's so exciting! You know we will all be wanting to see the dress!