Today, after over a month of running to lose weight, I can’t walk without crying from the shooting pain in my legs. My husband is upset that I won’t go to the grocery store, make his lunch, or go hiking with him. FML
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Today, trying to get into shape because I run out of breath after walking more than 30 minutes, I started to hit the gym. Too bad my legs didn’t want to cooperate and decided that it would cause limping-worthy pain for every step I took on the treadmill. FML
Today, I said that I'm not okay with my body. I'm not extremely obese, just gained some pounds, but it bugs me. My wife told me to search opportunities instead of excuses, and go to the f*ing gym. I'm still recovering after a serious accident and surgery, and I can't walk yet. FML
Today, after spending two hard months losing 20 pounds of my 80 pound goal, I was actually excited to exercise. After I was done exercising, I fell down the stairs and broke my ankle. FML
Today, I was told how cruel and selfish I am for rubbing my weight loss in my mom’s face. I’ve literally begged my mom to walk, jog, workout with me for months. She went exactly once. She complained the whole time, then called me a bitch for finishing my run while she sat in the car. FML
Today, I injured my knee at a Zumba class, a class I joined to lose weight so my knees wouldn't hurt so much. Now I can't even go for a leisurely walk. FML
Today, my weightlifter husband is pouting because he is no longer able to lift the amounts he could a year ago. Meanwhile, our weightlifter son is fast approaching the weights my husband used to lift, and is being smug about it. It’s like living with two bears determined to be grumpy at each other. FML
Today, dieting is making me depressed and I'm so hungry. I don't even care about losing weight, but my boyfriend is and he's doing a low fat diet with me for my health, so I'm going to do the low calorie thing with him. I also feel like I'm not doing well enough in the gym and it's hurting so bad. FML
Today, I found that if I want my husband to take me out, all I have to do is say that I’m trying to lose weight. Anytime I bring up dieting or weight loss, suddenly he wants to take me to every restaurant in town and splurge on sweets. Part of me wants to lose weight but I also enjoy the snacks. FML
Today, I was dumped by my boyfriend of 2 years. I'd been involved in an accident that severely hurt my right leg. As a result, I couldn't work out and gained 35 pounds, also due to stress eating and some meds I’m taking. Apparently I’m no longer attractive and he can’t have people thinking he’s a “chubby chaser.” FML
Today, I went to the gym for the first time in months. On my way home, my legs gave out halfway up the stairs to my apartment, and I had to awkwardly sit there until I could crawl the rest of the way up. FML
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interesting33 37
Sorry, I don't know much about this but are you sure you're doing it right? It might be worth consulting a doctor or someone because I don't think you are supposed to react like that. Unless you really pushed yourself to the extremes yesterday but you shouldn't be feeling like that each day. I don't know, shooting pains from after running sounds wrong, maybe consult a sports therapist from a gymn or something.
RichardPencil 32
Your goal is admirable, but you are going about it all wrong. They always say "consult your doctor before starting an exercise program" for a reason -- to prevent eager beavers like you from hurting yourself out of ignorance. Exercise helps, but your diet is the most important thing to change to achieve weight loss.
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bubbles8365 8
Definitely shin splints, those hurt like hell. Unfortunately, the way to get rid of them is to just stop running till they go away 😬
Davros 12
Tell him you'll make his lunch if he can last more than 15 minutes.
bkwusa 15
There can be multiple reasons for the pain. If you are overweight then running might not be the best idea. I would suggest doing something that is less stressful on you your joints like a elliptical machine.
gring40 10
Doesn’t work that way; though exercise is very good for you, if your goal is to lose weight, read ‘The Obesity Code’ by Jason Fung.
Megan Parker 6
Sounds like you're pushing yourself too hard. You need to let your muscles rest so they can repair themselves.
CreeptacularBait 10
I did not realize this was published! I have been working out doing cardio, core, and interval training as well as dieting to try and lose weight. When this incident happened I had just bought new running shoes since my old ones were coming apart. I think the new shoes are what is causing the problem because every time I run wearing them it feels like muscles are being pulled in my legs. My husband was really mad because he thought I was just being lazy, but we had an argument about it and when I went to stand up my muscle seized and made me fall on my face. He had thought I just didn’t want to go hiking and immediately realized how serious it was when that happened. He apologized and has been a lot better about being more supportive of my goals and takes it seriously when I tell him I’m in pain. I’m now trying to get some new shoes, to replace the new shoes I literally just bought for running to see if it helps! I appreciate all the advice and concern!
lucasj23 11
have you considered going to the dr?
shannon2348 14
Pretty sure that's not normal. Have you seen a dr? ydi