What is it about running while being fat that gives people the right to look at you crazy? Does this ever happen to you? They stare as if we are committing a crime… Are you amazed that I am a big guy who runs? Does the rhythm or movement of my man boobs bouncing and my fat slapping together hypnotize you? What gives?
Big people have it hard enough as it is in the public forum. Whether it’s at the gym, the park or wherever… You make it hard for us to do what we need to do by staring! If you didn’t know, now I’m telling! You’re staring at the big guy or girl while they are working out. You may good intentions but the stares/looks always feels judgmental.
I’m going to let you in on a little secret… Big people are self-conscious…We can’t find shoes that fit us right, our shorts are always riding up, don’t even mention the chafing that goes on… These shirts are always tight around our chest and belly and we feel awkward doing these exercises…We know we are big and some of us feel ashamed about it. Hell, some us of even hate ourselves for getting this big.
So Instead of staring at us while we are going through the motions of learning to get healthy; how about giving us a nod or a friendly smile? Say hello or nice job! That would help us with feeling so self-conscious. If you really want to be innovative, ask us to join you in your workout. We probably will decline the offer but it makes us feel like we belong at the gym, park, etc… Whatever you do, for god sakes stop staring at us because it does not help anyone.
What are your thoughts on this post? Do you get weird stares when you are working out? How do you deal with them?
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