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Friday!!! Good morning everyone. I have a confession to make...I have skipped my walk the last two nights. I wanted to pretend it was because I was tired, or that I just didnt feel well, but that wasnt it. I know that I shouldnt have skipped but something happened on Tuesday night's walk that really upset me. I was walking with my sister in law and we were about halfway around the block when a car with two college age guys drove past. We didnt think anything of it, they turned down the opposite way that we were walking. We walk a little ways more, get to the look out spot on the top of our hill and I hear a car sputtering up the hill behind us. It was the two guys that had passed us at the corner. They pull up beside us slowly and start yelling horrible things out the window. "Fat@$$" "Get mooooving, cow" and things like that. I am well aware that I am an adult and things like name calling shouldnt bother me, but they were going home, chose to turn around and come back just to be mean to us. I dont understand people. Here I am, trying to better myself, and they decided that they would come ALL THE WAY BACK, and make fun of us. It hurt me more that I wanted to admit. Made me feel bad, made me feel silly for trying, made me want to go home and eat. I didnt go home and eat, I went home and stewed about it. I made the stupid decision to not walk again. I know that I cannot do that. I need to be able to get out of the house. I need to get more exercise. I need that time, I wish that my sister in law didnt have to go with me, but I am never going to tell her she cant because shes trying to be healthier too and I am proud of her for that. I am going to walk tonight. I just needed a few days to not be worried that I would go out there and they would be there to make fun of me, make me feel bad. I know its silly, but it really bothered me. I just needed to share that with you all, a place where I felt safe. Thanks for listening.
Diet Calendar Entries for 20 April 2018:
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1289 kcal
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Fat: 86.16g | Prot: 47.65g | Carb: 18.89g.
Breakfast: Mario Queen Olives. Lunch: Taco Bell Side of Taco Meat, Taco Bueno Pico de Gallo, Taco Bell Sour Cream Side, Taco Bell Guacamole Side. Dinner: Meat Pizza Topping. more...
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5874 kcal
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Activities & Exercise:
Walking (slow) - 2/mph - 1 hour, Resting - 7 hours, Sleeping - 7 hours and 30 minutes, Driving - 30 minutes, Desk Work - 8 hours. more...
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I quit walking with my friend outside. Now we walk thru Walmart. Up and down the aisles. It's not as good, but it's much safer. I live in the desert of Arizona and it's too hot to walk outside in the summer... I guess I'm a wuss, but that's fine..
20 Apr 18 by member: dboza
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I truly admire you for not confronting them or making angry remarks. And it is absolutely natural that we feel sad about another's insult. Whoever says they don't care is telling a lie. Simply ignore them as they are not mature enough to respect other human beings. Don't let them get away thinking they got your attention. Don't let them or anyone deprive your rights to walk, exercise, and be happy. I know it isn't easy to look at the mirror and accept how we look but I know it is even harder to hurt someone and feel good and proud. I believe you to be a beautiful person with a kind heart. Please don't give up walking just because you step in sh*t. It's not worth it.
20 Apr 18 by member: leon_tsai
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Oh Dear, you did not deserve that and I am so sorry you had to go through that. Of course, it hurt! Jerks! It was okay to skip a few days and we know you will get back to walking. Remember that people who don't feel good about themselves are usually the ones who hurt others or as they say: "Hurt people; hurt people." You are doing great and keep moving forward! Hugs to you Klynn, my friend.
20 Apr 18 by member: Gingerk65
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Please allow me to add. I feel more sorry for them than I do for you. Weight loss is a lot easier than building character.
20 Apr 18 by member: leon_tsai
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I'm sorry that you had to experience the negative impact of ignorance. Unfortunately, some people have not been taught or had life experiences to learn compassion and lack the knowledge of various conditions that lead to someone having weight challenges. As most of us who are older know, age, stress level, and hormone levels have a tremendous impact on weight. Even if someone is heavier because of life choices, there are usually underlying reasons. No one shames the heart attack victim for the diet or stress levels that led to their heart disease. People feel sympathy for the cancer patient who may have contributed to their disease with various life choices. But for some reason, weight is an easy target, as is alcohol & drug addiction. Everyone has challenges, even those that made fun of you. Sometimes it's not easy to see the things that challenge people, but in this case, I think we can all see what the challenge is for your harassers. Good for you in keeping up your motivation. Be proud!
20 Apr 18 by member: salongirl64
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I hate this. I don’t know why anyone tries to darken someone else’s light. Gurl do you and get out there and walk. Their opinion doesn’t matter. I did feel like people were watching me walk over the past year. Losing 80 pounds in the last year makes it worth it. You are worth it. I know it’s easier said than done but try to ignore them.
20 Apr 18 by member: mylahxandermom
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Oh Klynn! I am so sorry. But the others are right, don’t let small minded people darken your light. You are stronger and better than they are. I’m sure at some point one or more of those boys will be feeling terrible and wishing they could apologize for their horrible, immature rude and inexcusable behavior. Hold your head high and walk! Show them who’s the better person 🙂
20 Apr 18 by member: momma6224
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People are truly disgusting and my heart breaks for anyone who has to go thru that. When I first started, I had a very similar thing happen and as much as I tried to convince myself, I couldn’t. This person yelling such horrible things, made me give up. For months, I did nothing but gain. Then, I looked at my family and it hit me! THEY NEED ME! They’re what’s most important. I joined my local gym, ate healthier and 88lbs later...... I don’t give a damn who doesn’t like what they see. I FEEL AMAZING! Don’t give up! Never ever give up! You can do it! Keep kickin a$$❤️❤️
20 Apr 18 by member: mrsDeVoll
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People are a-holes sometimes - I would have said, "I can lose weight but you will always be stupid!"
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I'm sorry to hear that people especially collage kids that should have respect and act more like adults were so rude and cruel to you why you were trying to doing something great for yourself, body, and health. So sad that people can be so mean and heartless and not think about others feelings. But don't let that get you down, use that as motivation to do it again and show them that there childness would hold you down! Good luck to you and keep going girl!
20 Apr 18 by member: melissaknight
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God Bless you. You are courageous and and an inspiration. Thank you for sharing this .
20 Apr 18 by member: Judyrose1997
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I'm sorry there are people like that in the world, and that you had to deal with them. Yelling out a car window to comment on a woman's body is so repugnant and sexist; I'm sure these same guys also sexually harass women as they drive by. It's two sides of the same coin-- making people feel unsafe by passing judgement and shaming them.
Whether they even realize it or not, these assholes are trying to tell you that they have the right to be out in public and you do not. But they're wrong! This world belongs to you. You have the right to visible and comfortable and enjoy walking down the street. Get angry at them, but don't turn that anger toward yourself and deny yourself the healthy walking habit you are building. Stay strong :)
20 Apr 18 by member: Self Determined Woman
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I have been feeling awful about this ever since I read it. It makes me sick to my stomach that there are people that are so ugly out there. They are the ugly ones! You are beautiful. I wanted to add that my daughter and I were walking to the store one night and a bunch of dumb boys in a car yelled insults at us and then threw full water bottles at us, that they had taken the lids off of. Sometimes people do things just to do them, it's almost as if they have nothing better to do. Again, I'm really sorry it happened to you. Breaks my heart.
20 Apr 18 by member: Peasy3
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Keep up your positive thoughts and don’t let these a holes run your life! Just keep on keeping on! You deserve only the best.❤️
20 Apr 18 by member: FrankieBluEyes
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I m so sorry that happened. It's very hurtful. I always want to say back "does your grandmother know how hateful you are"? But you know, being them is punishment enough. 🤣❤
20 Apr 18 by member: JackieSpahr
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wow. just wow. talk about two individuals desperately in need of a sharp punch to the throat. I would have happily taken care of that if I had witnessed it. it's hard to shake off something like that but try to remember that what anyone besides you says or thinks doesn't matter and what asshats like that say matters even less than that. focus on the positive vibes here
20 Apr 18 by member: JLente
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KARMA BABY!! Just wait till it's a loved one of theirs or even them.... Your Boots Were Made For Walking Sister!!
20 Apr 18 by member: katmoore1
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I can understand exactly how you feel. I spent all of my childhood and a decent portion of my adult life hovering around the 200# mark. For someone who is only 5"3', that's ALOT of weight to carry!
I was subjected to so many negative remarks, ridicule and singled out, it made me a very introverted person for a very long time. I worked very hard to drop the weight, but I still refer to myself as "fat in the head" meaning - no matter how much weight I lose, I still feel like that sad little girl who got picked on.
It's damn hard, but keep your chin up! Don't let ANYONE derail the great progress you are doing. You got this!! :)
20 Apr 18 by member: 06ss2nv
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Same thing happened to me when I was on the road and these kids called me a fat b**h when I was younger. It bothered me when it happened too. You're not alone. Keep up with the walking! You're worth it.
20 Apr 18 by member: jdeuster
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Don’t let these punks discourage you from achieving your goals.
20 Apr 18 by member: Dandoro
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