Christinemeowk님의 저널, 2016년 04월 14일

Keep up the good work! Don't let your perceptions of what other people think keep you from doing what you need to do. They were impressed by how hard you were working.  

You all are amazing! 💗 

don't be embarrassed! on the contrary, if i saw you out, i'd think it was terrific that you're out exercising!! you go out and walk when you want to and disregard the haters (but i bet most of that is your fear talking, and not haters at all). great job for getting out there and taking care of yourself! 

I understand the embarrassment and shame. I am there as well. It almost did me in walking 3 blocks the other day and I am out of breath just climbing the stairs at home. All we can do is just keep at it and use that embarrassment as motivation to continue changing our lives for the better. Hang in there. We can do this.  

Could listening to music or an audio book while you walk help you to not notice the people around you so much and get into your own zone/happy place? 

Good for you!!! When I had 100lbs to lose, I too would wait until " the cloak of darkness" to to huff and puff my way around the neighborhood because I was embarrassed to be seen struggling along..... As time went by, I got more brave and started to work out during "normal hours" telling myself that the worst people could say was "look at the fat girl exercising".... It seemed somehow empowering to me. Then one day, one of my neighbor's dog started to chase me and when I complained she got defensive and told me I was stupid for being bothered by a little, harmless dog and then proceeded to call me fat. Without thinking, I responded that YES, I was FAT and that's why I was working hard to change that. The look on her face was priceless when she realized I owned my situation and from that day on I NEVER let my insecurities dictate my workout times or how I looked when "hippo trotting" about. Best of luck to you and just stay strong and focused on you..... 

yes if I saw you out there I would think that was freaking AMAZING!! REMEMBER we all have to start somewhere and part of becoming HEALTHY/FIT is not being ashamed to SHAKE IT OFF! I learned this from personally experience. i wiggle all my jiggle when Im running and I dont care because I know I need to move to loose. Be proud of yourself and just never forget those first feelings of shame so that you can VOUCH TO NEVER GO FALL BACK ON THAT DAY AGAIN. YOU CAN ONLY CONTINUE FORWARD! I hope I helped you feel a little better. 

Haha thank you all so much! It feels unbelievable good to have your support! Kwpcalories... I'm not comfortable distracting myself with any type of audio in this neighborhood. Most of the streets have no sidewalks and people drive like freaking idiots. When I get a bit smaller and move my operation over to the high school track, I'll definitely be jamming out. Lol 

Fcuk shame. Any asshole can work out when they're already in shape. What you are doing takes legit hutzpah. DO. NOT. QUIT. Everything else is BS. 

Safety first! Make up silly stories about those other people in your head. :-) They probably have all kinds of hidden life problems. You're just wearing your problem on the outside of your body for all to see. 

Christine, love yourself! I do feel your pain/shame as I used to be the same. With age I have gained more of a "Who gives a ....." attitude. Just recently I gave myself permission to have this one thing be all about me. Life and weight loss are a journey just like everything else.  

💗 

I absolutely LOVE that you went out and did it again this morning. And we all need a T Shirt inspired by jimmiepop that says LEGIT HUTZPAH ;-)  

Yes, thank you! Thats a great idea, Vickie. Had it not been for all the lovely people in here cheering me on this morning, I would have just layed in bed all sore. This site is magical!  

I know it's hard at first, especially with feeling embarrassed around anyone that's further along health-wise, but I read a quote that helped me out so much in the beginning (and also to not beat myself up too bad at my lack of fitness): "No matter how slow you go, you're still lapping everyone on the couch." Keep it up, each day it'll get better :) 

Wow, AmmiLou311, what a great quote: thanks for sharing it! 

Good stuff!  

I am going to adopt this quote for myself to help motivate when I am exercising! Thank you :) 

I already commented but I just gotta agree with Jimmiepop! TRUTH 

I couldn't have said anything better than what all the others have already said, but you got this! Every day will get easier... It's like my avatar says, "the only bad workout is the one you didn't do". Keep up the good work!!