Today, I was at the gym. I'm 360 lbs and have finally decided it's time to change that. Some girl and her two bitch friends thought it'd be fun to follow me and belittle me at everything I did. When I mentioned it to the staff, they said that they were just "encouraging" me. FML
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Dead leaves, the first cold of the season and an umbrella flipped inside out: fall, the season of grace.
Today, I was at the gym, when a pretty overweight guy started staring and eventually taunting me. Let me tell you, lines such as "Lay off the cake, fatty!" and "I can see your gut hanging out your ass, for fuck's sake!" don't exactly boost one's self-confidence. FML
Today, I went to the new gym I recently signed up for and started exercising in the men-filled weights room, despite being intimidated by them and the strange looks they were giving me. Workout over, I left the room and saw in front of me a door marked, "Women's weights room." Oh. FML
Today, I felt like going to the gym. I asked my girlfriend if she wanted to come with me. She screamed at me for supposedly implying that she's fat. No, I just wanted to go to the gym with someone. FML
Today, I was at the gym running with intensity on the treadmill. As I was working out, I noticed a few guys behind me staring at me. I figured they were checking me out because I was losing some weight and looking better. Turns out they were betting on how much longer "Fat Ass" could last. FML
Today, I went with my girlfriend to the gym for the first time. I knew I was in bad shape, but I bet her that I could lift more than her. Not only did I get my ass handed to me by a 5', 115lbs girl in front of the entire gym, I also have to attend Zumba in bright pink spandex. FML
Today, I went to the gym. I tried out a new machine where you do one-arm weightlifting. I took my time to get into a good position, then set the machine to the lowest weight possible. I couldn't even lift it an inch. A bunch of buff guys nearby saw me and burst out laughing. FML
Today, I was working out at the gym. A very attractive girl was watching me work out, so feeling like a stud, I tried to lift a really heavy weight. I failed, got trapped, and watched helplessly as she walked away laughing. FML
Today, I was in the gym when I noticed three trainers who worked there staring at me. Thinking that they were checking me out, i turned the speed on the treadmill higher. Finally one of the trainers came over, and asked me to leave until I got a sports bra that actually worked. FML
Today, I was at the gym with my friends when they invited me to do a few bench presses. Since I'd never done any before, I decided to start with no weights on the bar and work my way up from there. I wound up pinned beneath the bar, calling for my friend to come free me. FML
Today, I went to the gym. This really fat and gross guy got on the machine next to men and I figured he'd hit on me but he didn't even look at me the whole class. Now my self-esteem is in the gutter. FML
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Tripartita 45
They have problems that hitting the gym won't fix. Hang in there, OP.
vintend0 8
quick backhand would sort that out.
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Garnetshaddow 30
People like that are completely heartless. I also struggle with my weight and I would be crushed if people did that to me at the gym. If the staff is not helpful, demand to speak to management directly. If that doesn't help... cancel your membership. They hate that. You can find another gym with more supportive staff. Please don't give up. You made a decision for you and these horrible people shouldn't end your journey. If you have any friends who would like to work out with you, see if you can form a group. I've also made pages online with friends where we encourage each other. Also... It looks like we here at FML have your back. That's a start.
Cale_Ladder 7
Best thing to do is ignore them and they will go annoy someone else. Or put drugs in their gym bags and tell management. Problem solved!
lilithfury 23
That has happened to me quite a bit. Some people just suck. That's why I work out at home now. Couldn't take the constant cruelty.
mwali02 32
Your health is all that matters here. You are working towards improving your physical health. That is fantastic. We commend you for that. Now your mental health. We (us FMLers) truly encourage you to keep up the hard work and effort. The gym also needs to have your back. Even if that means reporting them to upper management, the newspaper, social media, anything and everything. Commit to seeing and experiencing the change. Who knows how many people may have switched gyms because of their poor attitudes. As for these girls, they maybe rotten people, but karma will sure be nasty to them if that is truly how they are. Wear huge noise blocking headphones, report them if their behaviour continues, and keep pushing through. You can be a great force for change. Wishing you the best on your health journey! I trust that you'll be an inspiration to many people along be way. We are proud of you OP! :)
captainsmegma 12
Let's move up the alphabet. These aren't bitches they're *****.
CaroLouWho 10
Don't let those fuckos get you down. If only their problems could be solved by exercise. Keep up the good work. Kick ass and take initials because you don't have time for names.
shanbam_95 4
tell em to take a long walk off a short pier the **** faces!
101jumpergirl101 7
I'm sorry. That's not fair or nice. Good for you on working out!
KatzVKatz 22
Think nothing of it. When you've reached your goal and found happiness, they'll still be at that same gym with nothing better to do than make fun of people. You definitely win here.
LostInTheZone11 29
Charge them and pin them to the ground.