RANT: I wanted to punch his face.

So I get that this isn't a switch we can just turn on and off, but I'm confused as to why this would even register as something worth acknowledging with an emotional response?

I guess when I'm working out, I don't really care how attractive other people think I am or whether or not they choose to verbalize their thoughts. By giving him the power to have that kind of affect on you, it makes him more important than I think you want him to be.

Just curious: have you ever had women yell out unflattering remarks at you on the street?

^^ this

an emotional response is just that, an emotional response. Sure it would be nice if we didn't care, but we do. I think its much easier for people to shut their mouths and not be *kitten* than for the recipient of these comments to not have an emotional response... On a daily basis I talk to people I think are morons, but I manage to keep it myself...

I'm a smart *kitten* when it comes to *kitten* holes so I would have stopped jogging for a moment and went back to him and say something clever to make him look like a bigger *kitten* but an *kitten* to those girls "You know judging us because we are doing something good for our bodies isn't making you look any prettier, so instead of focusing on what I'm doing, how about you focus on what you should be doing? Maybe then you'd actually have a chance with these ladies and won't have to cut others down to try to make yourself look good." then turn and start running again.

Or turn around and say "Well Thank you, I always thought that I was suppose to look totally sexy in my jogging clothes and no makeup on, it's great to know that I'm trying to impress you!"

Okay I just needed to vent out, It's weird because it made me angry when I heard that, which gave me the extra boost to keep running longer (we were doing intervals),
let it be known i'm over it, i understand that there will always be guys(and girls) out there who think they're being "cool" by making stupid remarks like that, but you know what? i had FUN running, and eff what people think, ima keep doing ma thing.

I just wish people would learn to stfu because not everybody will take it like I did, I'd hate for some *kitten* to say something like that to someone and make her feel insecure or cry and never start running again. people just irritate me sometimes!

Good for you, bc I am a very physical person....Navy ruined my lady like attitude and grace....I WOULD have punched him in the face. The people that walk away are the ones who are successful in life. I give you props

Go for his throat; it'll hurt him more.

The good news? You're getting into great shape and you're a good, kind person. The bad news, he'll probably always remain a total *kitten*. So, you "win"! And yes, he deserved a snap upside the head. Glad you didn't give it to him though!

This ^^ plus dont let some jerk deter you from getting outside & getting fit, dont let others control your confidence!

As the saying goes "some people deserve a high 5, in the face, with a chair", that guy is one of them!

so totally agree. And love this, will have to use it some time!

About a year and a half ago, I literally had a car full of teenage/young adult women slow down, laugh and point at me. As in, they rolled down the windows and pointed and laughed.

I now have a treadmill.

That totally sucks and its why I said "people can be *kitten*"... women are not immune!!

About a year and a half ago, I literally had a car full of teenage/young adult women slow down, laugh and point at me. As in, they rolled down the windows and pointed and laughed.

I now have a treadmill.

This is sad!

This is my favorite "go to" response for comments like that:

I CAN lose weight, and I AM losing weight, as a matter of fact, but there will never be enough plastic surgeons in the world to fix the ugly in you.

Another one: "I'd rather HAVE a big *kitten* than BE a big *kitten*!"

whenever someone says something like that, it just goes to show how uncomfortable they are with their own body.

The only people who belittle how others look are insecure about the way that THEY look. This is a well known FACT!

So if anyone says something like that again, just remember that!

I was jogging with a friend today (and before I go any further, you have to understand that I NEVER jog in public, always stay inside on the treadmill, so this was a big step for me). So we were jogging back and we live on a fairly busy street, there's this guy with two girls walking in front of us, as we pass them by we hear the guy sarcastically say, "well THAT'S very attractive."
Totally just pissed me off, I mean how rude do you have to be? I legit wanted to go back and punch his face.

I dunno; the more I think about "RUDE" a-holes, the more I am realizing that MOST times they need a THIRD party for them to get their point across. Like the women who were with him. A LOT of guys are JERKS, but they usually want an audience, and more than likely they say STUPID stuff around women. When are women going to learn to speak up and tell these a-holes when they are RUDE...I don't like what you just did/said to that person. I have been sitting around and have heard some mean things UGLY men have said about women, to other women and those women just laugh. I have seen UGLY or Fat women make fun of other women, and nobody say anything.

Hold people accountable instead of being one of the Sheep in order to fit in...But that is easier said than done. Usually those type of guys are low/no confidence and not very good at anything. And they need to put others down in order to feel good about themselves. See ME, IRL if someone is Rude to Me like that, I would double back and TELL him and then jog on; if I didn't feel that he was worth it, I'd just keep on going and Not even think about it. I'd save My Rants for things I have less control over, like, a Dumb Boss who likes to Micro-Manage.

If some idiot shouts an insult at you, develop temporary deafness. People like that can't stand being ignored. They crave attention, and the best revenge is to ensure that they don't get it. They're looking forward to a reaction from you. Don't provide one.

Hold your head high and just keep right on doing what you're doing.

Just ignore them. They're like a live-action version of internet trolls.

I.
. I think we should all make a pact that if we ever witness this sort of thing happening to another person, we will step up and let the creeps know exactly what we think! Of course, they most likely will say something rude about you in response, but at least it would help the other person know they aren't alone.

I'm in!

You should have stopped and asked to take his picture. When he asks why, just say, I need something to hang on my punching bag to help keep me motivated. Running is toning my lower body so punching your face daily should help me tone my upper.

Please don't let it discourage you. Idiots are everywhere and if you stop for them, they win.