Today, I went to the gym to try to get into shape. While I was running on the treadmill, my beer belly pushed against the emergency stop button, twice. FML
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Halloween
A failed costume, stolen candy and a very real scare: Halloween, the one night when fear is allowed.
Today, I went to the gym for the first time in months. As I was on the treadmill, I accidentally hit the emergency stop button. In my attempt to play it cool, I tried to pretend it was intentional and yelled, "I've reached my fitness goal for the day!" FML
Today, I joined a gym. I’m overweight and not very athletic, so I was nervous. I looked around and tried a treadmill. I start walking at a chill pace, then got ambitious and cranked it to a "light jog." Within seconds, I tripped, fell, and sent the emergency stop button flying across the room. The gym staff ran over and I swear someone said, “Well, at least he’s trying.” FML
Today, after the longest time, I went to the gym. I ran and ran and ran on the treadmill for an eternity, beating myself up for getting so overweight. Then I tripped and fell off, sweating and sobbing for being so useless. When I looked up, I saw I'd been on the machine for barely 2 minutes. FML
Today, I was at the gym and I tripped on the treadmill. Not only did I fall off the machine, I also managed to knock over two other people's water bottles and send them flying across the room. FML
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 went to the gym to try to get into shape. I pulled a muscle taking my sweater off in the locker room. FML
Today, I got on a treadmill for the first time. I was running at a very high speed. I needed a break but didn't know how to get off. I decided to just let the machine take me to the edge so I could get off. I was thrown off the treadmill and landed with my happy sacks crashing into a dumbbell. FML
Today, while on the treadmill, my iPod fell and shot out underneath my feet. I got off to get it, and when I tried to get back on, I slipped and fell on my face on the moving track. The whole gym watched me get beat up by a treadmill and clapped when I finally got back on. FML
Today, I was doing my usual routine at the gym which consists of working out on the treadmills right in front of my ex boyfriend to make him feel bad. Whilst doing this, I tried to be cool and do that thing where as the treadmill slows down you turn around and just walk off the end. I fell. FML
Today, I went to the gym for the first time in months and tried to act like I belonged there. I used the wrong machine, adjusted something I shouldn’t have, and had to ask a teenager how to reset it. FML
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erindgentry 28
One time I went to the gym. I heard the sound of clapping and got so excited. Turns out it was just my thighs.
Shadowinthesun 15
At least your trying and that's what counts. Don't listen to all the negativity.
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limabeans101029 21
At least you're making an effort! Don't let this stop you :)
Brightbulb 40
its okay OP, my first time at the gym I fell off the treadmill and knocked myself out, but i went back everyday until I was running 2+ miles, and I'm now in really good shape. It makes a great story, and I'm certain hitting the stop button will too, don't let it discourage you!
Pinkiss_fml 21
Maybe try swimming. Burns more calories and trains more areas than running would.
Hiimhaileypotter 53
Plus, swimming isn't as hard on your joints as running is, since it's very low-impact. Anyone can do it, and it works so many different parts of your body. Good luck with the weight loss, OP, and remember to eat well :)
CosmicElk 26
atleast youre trying, thats good you are!
Blakepearsall 9
Well at least your trying to get in shape.
maja00 5
i think your beer belly is trying to tell you something.
Manic1 13
Point is that you got on the treadmill, you are trying.
Zbiegz12 5
don't give up bro fitness is a journey but in the end when you trade the keg for a 6 pack its all worth it
smarti1809 12
keep up the hard work. don't let that discourage you. you can do it!! :D
wordygirl 11
Since you are Irish OP drinking beer is your God given right! Don't ever forget that! It's in your blood for many centuries! Treadmills are new, been around maybe a generation. Don't feel bad, A+ for effort!!:)