Body shaming is never acceptable, and it is important to stand up for oneself or others who are being bullied. It is also important to focus on one's own health and well-being, rather than trying to conform to societal expectations or the opinions of others. Making positive changes in diet and exercise can be beneficial, but it should be done for personal reasons and in a healthy manner. Shifting towards a more plant-based diet and focusing on low-calorie-density foods can be a helpful approach. Best of luck to anyone on their fitness journey, and remember to treat others with kindness and respect.
being fat is unacceptable.
Even though this was 4 years ago I’ll bite.
OP was clearly looking to make a change, there’s a difference between being overweight and doing nothing about it and actively trying to make a difference. I make fun of people that are mentally fat (it’s my genetics, I’m born to look this way, I’ll eat whatever I want, I know people that sit around all day and eat and they aren’t fat so it’s not my fault, working out is a waste of time) but those that are physically overweight and actively working to do better deserve more respect than anyone. It’s extremely hard to make that lifestyle change and not see results for a long time.
I was also overweight when I started my running journey, and support and encouragement from my teammates made such a big difference. They didn’t judge that I was a chubby 30 minute guy, they just constantly told me that if I stuck to it, I’d lose the weight and I’d get a lot faster, and I did.
OP was clearly looking to make a change, there’s a difference between being overweight and doing nothing about it and actively trying to make a difference. I make fun of people that are mentally fat (it’s my genetics, I’m born to look this way, I’ll eat whatever I want, I know people that sit around all day and eat and they aren’t fat so it’s not my fault, working out is a waste of time) but those that are physically overweight and actively working to do better deserve more respect than anyone. It’s extremely hard to make that lifestyle change and not see results for a long time.
I was also overweight when I started my running journey, and support and encouragement from my teammates made such a big difference. They didn’t judge that I was a chubby 30 minute guy, they just constantly told me that if I stuck to it, I’d lose the weight and I’d get a lot faster, and I did.
I am 15 years old, 5 foot 2 inches, and 180 lbs. I am doing summer practise with my school's XC team and have been the butt of many jokes about my weight. Even the coach joins in and encourages it. What can I do? I want to loose weight and get better at running, but I don't know if I can put up with the bullying.
OP was clearly looking to make a change, there’s a difference between being overweight and doing nothing about it and actively trying to make a difference. I make fun of people that are mentally fat (it’s my genetics, I’m born to look this way, I’ll eat whatever I want, I know people that sit around all day and eat and they aren’t fat so it’s not my fault, working out is a waste of time) but those that are physically overweight and actively working to do better deserve more respect than anyone. It’s extremely hard to make that lifestyle change and not see results for a long time.
I was also overweight when I started my running journey, and support and encouragement from my teammates made such a big difference. They didn’t judge that I was a chubby 30 minute guy, they just constantly told me that if I stuck to it, I’d lose the weight and I’d get a lot faster, and I did.
Join the woman's team and become a hero
I think the issue is he is already built like a drunken night in college!
OP was clearly looking to make a change, there’s a difference between being overweight and doing nothing about it and actively trying to make a difference. I make fun of people that are mentally fat (it’s my genetics, I’m born to look this way, I’ll eat whatever I want, I know people that sit around all day and eat and they aren’t fat so it’s not my fault, working out is a waste of time) but those that are physically overweight and actively working to do better deserve more respect than anyone. It’s extremely hard to make that lifestyle change and not see results for a long time.
I was also overweight when I started my running journey, and support and encouragement from my teammates made such a big difference. They didn’t judge that I was a chubby 30 minute guy, they just constantly told me that if I stuck to it, I’d lose the weight and I’d get a lot faster, and I did.
I think this was always a troll 4 years ago. But your points are excellent.
There was this mentally challenged kid on the team named Tom Moran and all the other kids on the team kept calling him by his last name. It was pure evil.
I am 15 years old, 5 foot 2 inches, and 180 lbs. I am doing summer practise with my school's XC team and have been the butt of many jokes about my weight. Even the coach joins in and encourages it. What can I do? I want to loose weight and get better at running, but I don't know if I can put up with the bullying.
Thank you!
Just be thankful you are not 4'2 180 pounds!
At least you'd have a shot at landing a role in the next production of Willy Wonka.