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ishallnotwant
ishallnotwant Posts: 1,210 Member
edited November 9 in Chit-Chat
Dear Teenagers I Take to the Gym,

I think it's *wonderful* that you can hold a full conversation while walking on your hands at 12.0 mph on the highest incline on the treadmill without breaking a sweat. I, however, am old. I am out of shape. I have asthma and a heart murmur. PLEASE stop trying to have conversations with me while i'm huffing away at just 3.0 miles per hour...I simply can't do it.

With Love,

Neighborhood Mom

P.S. Putting the treadmill on .5 miles per hour and then doing a jig sideways while laughing at me because I can't go fast enough was funny, but not very appreciated as I almost fell off the treadmill while laughing. I'm obviously not as coordinated as you all are.


Is there someone in your life you'd like to write a letter to today? :tongue:
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  • 1Timothy4v8
    1Timothy4v8 Posts: 503 Member
    Dear beloved step daughters

    Please stop asking me things while doing Zumba, I am very embarrassed by my husky reply as I try to get a breath in lol

    (or is that your brilliant plan to mess me up and have a lower score? hhhmmmmmm!)
  • becoming_a_new_me
    becoming_a_new_me Posts: 1,860 Member
    Dear beautiful pre-teen daughter,

    I know I dance like an old lady...I AM an old lady...and yes, I know that my bat wings jiggle when I dance too. Again...I am old. Also, rolling on the floor laughing at me while I dance like a loon to burn precious calories will only result in me making a video, posting it to You Tube, and then emailing it to all of your friends. I will especially make this video when you are laughing so hard that you start farting uncontrollably which makes you laugh even harder still until I can't stop laughing and you ruined my workout.

    Love,

    Mom

    P.S. - Ramen noodles are not food and no you cannot have them for dinner tonight
  • 1Timothy4v8
    1Timothy4v8 Posts: 503 Member
    Dear beautiful pre-teen daughter,

    I know I dance like an old lady...I AM an old lady...and yes, I know that my bat wings jiggle when I dance too. Again...I am old. Also, rolling on the floor laughing at me while I dance like a loon to burn precious calories will only result in me making a video, posting it to You Tube, and then emailing it to all of your friends. I will especially make this video when you are laughing so hard that you start farting uncontrollably which makes you laugh even harder still until I can't stop laughing and you ruined my workout.

    Love,

    Mom

    P.S. - Ramen noodles are not food and no you cannot have them for dinner tonight

    lol you can always threaten to volenter at her schools play and fo a little dance part in it =D
  • PinkEarthMama
    PinkEarthMama Posts: 987 Member
    Dear Teenagers AT the gym :

    I am well aware that I got the cross ramp with the working TV AND captioning. Yes, I fully understand that you are bored because you can't figure out how to work your TV. NO, you cannot shout to your friends four machines away THE ENTIRE TIME.

    THANKS!

    Dear children :

    No more freaking snacks before dinner. SCREW OFF.

    Dear tweens at the gym :

    REALLY? YOu wanna get RIPPED? You wanna lift? Really? really really? Then DO IT. And no your hair doesn't look like Justin Beibers. You just look like you need a haircut.
  • sweetinked
    sweetinked Posts: 7 Member
    Dear Cat,

    I realize it is EXTREMELY interesting that I am on the exercise bike but that doesn't mean you can try to rub on my feet while I'm going 15mph. Accidents happen my furry friend. Leave me alone!
  • Spinelli2288
    Spinelli2288 Posts: 188 Member
    Dear Aiden, (my boyfriends 7 year old son)

    Thank you for telling me that you think I'm beautiful no matter how much weight I lose. You're an amazing kid and you don't even know it. You have such a kind and loving heart. You see the world as a big place full of adventure and fast cars, I envy you sometimes, but I enjoy seeing you so excited when you learn something new. You're polite, responsible, chivalrous, intelligent, and most of all, you're special to me. I know you want a brother or a sister out of your dad and I, but truthfully, I am perfectly happy to only have you. I may not be your biological mom, but I'll come as close as I can. I love you Aiden.

    Rawr (means I love you in dinosaur),
    Your Ashley
  • janehen12
    janehen12 Posts: 162 Member
    Ashley that one was lovely!


    Dear flat number 2, yes I mean you 'techno techno techno dean"

    TURN THE DAM THING OFF. i can hear you, one floor up and across the building.
    I will go metal on your *kitten* if you don't fix it.

    Love number 3 :D


    I wish i had the balls to say that and get him to stop that dam THUD THUD THUD with the odd rediculous effect, but I dont like conflict.
  • ReverendJim
    ReverendJim Posts: 260 Member
    Dear MPF friends:

    You are trying to "lose" weight, not "loose" weight.

    Best regards,
    Jim
  • sc1572
    sc1572 Posts: 2,309 Member
    Dear Physics Professor,

    Thank you SO much for making our first test of the semester on a Friday!

    Sincerely,

    Sleepy Studying Student

    :D
  • sc1572
    sc1572 Posts: 2,309 Member
    Dear MPF friends:

    You are trying to "lose" weight, not "loose" weight.

    Best regards,
    Jim

    ^YES
  • netchik
    netchik Posts: 587 Member
    Dear Boss,

    Whilst I love to hear about your "weekly" exercise session with your PT (the only exercise you do), please forgive me if I don't hang onto your every word about nutrition (and how I'm doing it wrong) while you force feed yourselves donuts and chocolate.

    Sincerely, the girl who won't discuss anything with you until you stop your one-upmanship :)
  • BeautyFromPain
    BeautyFromPain Posts: 4,952 Member
    Dear John (my so called best friend and crush/used to be crush),

    I thought you were a nice guy. Until it came to today. I understand you like to speak your mind, but when I confided in you about my last attempts I did NOT expect you to tell me that maybe I should have tried harder and to try harder next time so you would not have to see my face anymore... not that there is gonna be a next time, but... That's just down right nasty :/

    Ellie.
  • Dear Jillian Michaels

    why are you so mean to me...

    yours Shaun x
  • lindalee0315
    lindalee0315 Posts: 527 Member
    Dear beautiful pre-teen daughter,
    Also, rolling on the floor laughing at me while I dance like a loon to burn precious calories will only result in me making a video, posting it to You Tube, and then emailing it to all of your friends. I will especially make this video when you are laughing so hard that you start farting uncontrollably which makes you laugh even harder still until I can't stop laughing and you ruined my workout.

    Love this!
  • Lanna74
    Lanna74 Posts: 203 Member
    Dear Sons,

    If it's my coveted exercise time then the answer to everything is no, so don't interrupt me. (Love you!)

    Dear Dogs,

    Please don't use me as a pillow when I'm trying to do my crunches. Just because I'm on the floor doesn't mean I'm at your disposal.

    Thanks!!
  • MaximalLife
    MaximalLife Posts: 2,447 Member
    Dear Frank,
    Where were you yesterday? Thursday was payday - right?
    We miss you so much.
    Joey will explain further when he pays you a visit today.

    I am looking forward to seeing you....:angry:
  • XXXMinnieXXX
    XXXMinnieXXX Posts: 3,459 Member
    Hey zara! (That's me):

    I know things are tough right now but kick yourself up the *kitten* and get back on track! Your only hurting youself in the long run! This binging is stupid! You freaking idiot! Ha ha.

    Zara,

    Today IS a new start x
  • tnorth82
    tnorth82 Posts: 186
    Dear sales girl on the reception desk...


    for the 120th time, NO I do not use sun tan beds, please stop asking me if I am interested in the latest offers. You asked me every day this week and the answer was the same each day!

    Thanks
    Pale and Interesting
  • Psyb3r
    Psyb3r Posts: 176 Member
    Dear MPF friends:

    You are trying to "lose" weight, not "loose" weight.

    Best regards,
    Jim

    I love this!!! :laugh:
  • Dear Aiden, (my boyfriends 7 year old son)

    Thank you for telling me that you think I'm beautiful no matter how much weight I loose. You're an amazing kid and you don't even know it. You have such a kind and loving heart. You see the world as a big place full of adventure and fast cars, I envy you sometimes, but I enjoy seeing you so excited when you learn something new. You're polite, responsible, chivalrous, intelligent, and most of all, you're special to me. I know you want a brother or a sister out of your dad and I, but truthfully, I am perfectly happy to only have you. I may not be your biological mom, but I'll come as close as I can. I love you Aiden.

    Rawr (means I love you in dinosaur),
    Your Ashley

    Aww :)
  • 20danielle12
    20danielle12 Posts: 54 Member
    Dear MPF friends:

    You are trying to "lose" weight, not "loose" weight.

    Best regards,
    Jim

    I too love this!
  • MrsBlobs
    MrsBlobs Posts: 310 Member
    Dear Self
    Please stop putting this off. Waiting for tomorrow is a mistake as tomorrow may never come. I know things have been tough and I know you're just trying to console yourself but really, this just isn't the way. You know you're heading down a rocky road with food et al. You KNOW this.
    Try to use that little wish you have - you know - the one where you are strong, fit, healthy and in control. That little picture you have of yourself that you hold on to, but fight against. Stop fighting, you are not rebelling against the shackles, you are keeping them firmly in place instead.
    You KNOW you want to be free. Stop doing this to yourself, please.

    Love
    Self

    Ps. Well done for sitting there with that bloomin book and learning all those new knit stitches last night. I know there where times you felt like throwing it in the bin, stabbing yourself in the thigh and/or stabbing your husband with both needles. I know you felt like attacking that ball of yarn with the scissors untill there was nothing but cotton wool left but, you didn't. Try to take that pig headed stubborness and put that toward other areas of your life - you may be suprised.
  • Spinelli2288
    Spinelli2288 Posts: 188 Member
    Dear MPF friends:

    You are trying to "lose" weight, not "loose" weight.

    Best regards,
    Jim


    God forbid someone makes a spelling mistake on your watch huh? Troll.
  • DWilbanks
    DWilbanks Posts: 420 Member
    Dear Husband,

    You sir are the brightest part of my day and I'm so thankful that every day begins and ends with an I love you, and a kiss from you. You are my husband, lover, and best friend rolled all into one wonderful package. You understand me better that I understand myself at times and for that I thank you. In case you didn't know it and if I ever fail to show it. I love you!

    Your wife
    Debbie (aka one lucky woman)
  • tam120
    tam120 Posts: 444 Member
    Dear Friend,
    When you said that your cubicle neighbor spent 6 weeks not talking to you because of something you said that he didn't like, and you thought that was childish, I was stunned.... because you did the exact same thing to me. I can't believe you don't realize it. People in glass houses, my friend. I mean really? That was a horrible time for me and you not acknowledging it makes it worse.
    Thanks for being a friend.
  • Dear MFP friends,

    We are here to motivate EACH OTHER. I am not your personal motivator. Would it really kill you to put up a comment now and then with words of encouragement or even just "congrats!"? Really?
  • caligirl2802
    caligirl2802 Posts: 232 Member
    Dear Man on the treadmill next to me Monday night....

    In future please take some gas-ex or something similar before stepping on the treadmill.... it is bad enough that I am gasping for breath, I would prefer for my last gasps not to be entirely polluted with fumes from your bowels!!!!

    Sincerely
    The blonde girl to your right :)
  • Spinelli2288
    Spinelli2288 Posts: 188 Member
    Dear MFP friends,

    We are here to motivate EACH OTHER. I am not your personal motivator. Would it really kill you to put up a comment now and then with words of encouragement or even just "congrats!"? Really?

    Agreed, we're all on here for the same reason, to be healthy and yet there are so many people on here that are jerks. Whether it's a slight spelling error, your diet, your exercise, or whatever else people want to feel all holier than thou about, it's just stupid.
  • MummyOfSeven
    MummyOfSeven Posts: 314 Member
    Dear MPF friends:

    You are trying to "lose" weight, not "loose" weight.

    Best regards,
    Jim

    God forbid someone makes a spelling mistake on your watch huh? Troll.

    Am I the only one noticing the "MPF" here?
    Deliberate mistake or brilliant irony?
  • UsedToBeHusky
    UsedToBeHusky Posts: 15,228 Member
    Dear Cat,

    I realize it is EXTREMELY interesting that I am on the exercise bike but that doesn't mean you can try to rub on my feet while I'm going 15mph. Accidents happen my furry friend. Leave me alone!

    This one is adorable!! :laugh:
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