I got laughed at in the gym and now I never want to go back

Definitely report to staff as that's not acceptable.

As a gym lover. Hated PE btw.

Please just ignore them. Clearly they weren’t working hard enough to have time to be mean to you. There is some vile women young and old in the gym which defeats the whole point of them being there.

I am so sorry this happened to you. My gym is a Bannatynes, you literally get all ages shapes and sizes, I am overweight (5ft 1 and 12st) but never been made to feel uncomfortable by anyone male or female.

Please check out the link I posted. It's really good exercise that you don't need a gym or gym equipment to do :)

Please keep us updated. I am interested to hear PureGym's response as I am a customer.

I’m truly sorry that you’ve been subjected to such vile, disgraceful behaviour at the gym and also in the past.
Please don’t give up trying to improve your fitness. If you don’t feel that you can go back to the gym them why not do some power walking, go swimming, or exercise at home? Anything that gets your circulation increasing and your heart rate up has to be good. Sending a friendly hug for some moral support 💐

I’m so sorry you went through all of that. Reading what you went through, especially when you were little, makes my heart break a bit. There’s no excuses for those people behaving the way they did. It sounds like you’ve had some really horrible luck to meet so many arseholes, and I can only repeat what others have said: don’t let them put you off. They’re awful people, and there’s no level of fitness that will make them likeable. Do report it, and do go back: they’ll still be living mean-spirited, unfulfilled lives while you’re strong and happy with your fitness.

OP so sorry to hear this and totally get it.
I was overweight at school and really bad at sport. The humiliation of always being the last to get chosen to be on a team and the groaning from whatever team got me haunts me to this day.
I still don't understand how the PE teachers condoined it or allowed it to happen.
It damaged me so I totally understand how triggering the event you mentioned would have been. It is so hard and what happened to you is totally unacceptable.
If reporting it to the gym would make you feel better then do it.
If not please don't put yourself through it and think about whether or not you might feel better finding another gym or form of exercise.
The bullies will always be bullies, mean girls will always be mean girls, you protect yourself and your peace of mind.
Sending love and warm wishes x

And if it helps, I used to be in a running club. We'd regularly see a man walking in his gym kit. It was a clearly really hard for him and every step was a struggle. But do you know what? Every single person in the running club had huge admiration for him. Not patronising but genuine awe for his determination and bravery in getting out there and doing it. It isnt easy, particularly if you have bad experiences. The fact that you are there and wont let those girls stop you is amazing so make sure you recognise that.

If I've ever thought bad things about other people's appearance etc then it is ALWAYS a reflection on where I am and a projection of how I'm feeling about myself. It is never about the other person.

Those spiteful bullies at the gym were trying to knock you down so they could feel better. It says all you need to know about them that they needed to do that. What pathetic and empty lives they must lead if they like to make fun of people minding their own business. Let's be honest, if it wasnt you they would have been being mean and trying to intimidate someone else. It was just that you were unfortunately their target today.

They dont have the strength of character you clearly do and I bet your younger self would be so proud of you at the gym. Hold onto that!

Oh and those girls must be feeling inadequate themselves to make cruel comments like that. Pity them!

Don’t give up OP, put your headphones on , relax and enjoy your work out! Well done on the weightloss, that must have taken some willpower and consistency. Not easy. Kids are cruel. Those girls were morons. You might feel like people are looking , but realistically everyone is in their own zone in the gym not paying attention to anyone else. If by chance I noticed an over weight person I’d just admire their determination to improve their health.

Ignore those assholes - you're doing great by going to the gym so don't let them put you off! You should definitely report them, no one should have to put up with crap like that.

Op, don't give up. Those girls are horrible. I'll tell you one thing. I've yo-yoed with my weight since having kids. Some years I felt rubbish about myself, other times felt good. Anytime I see someone who like me has had a bit of weight to lose, atvthe gym working out, I think good for them. It takes courage walking into these places but I truly believe bar a few narcissistic bullies, most people in the gym have one focus and that's just exercise and home. I've never once looked down on anyone trying to get fitter.

Please don't let those bullies win. You owe it to yourself xxx

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Everyone is on your side OP. Everyone. Screw them.

You are worth a million of anyone who has ever said anything negative about you.

F__k them and you do what you want.

Vile people make me so angry.

I sympathise entirely OP. It wasn't until I was in my 40s that I realised I quite like exercise, I just hated sport because of the humiliation of having to compete against people who were thinner and fitter than me. I would complain to the gym, if you feel able to. Are the staff supportive, generally? That would help.

Agree that this is a great approach. Or, similarly, dropping the bit about having missed what they said, just ask them to repeat themselves, saying that they clearly thought it was acceptable so won’t mind saying it again. You can also ask them for their names and even tell them that you assume they will be happy for you to record them saying it again - because they so obviously thought it was an acceptable thing to say.

@CinnamonCrunch33 Well done on your weight loss and please keep going to the gym, or find one that feels more inclusive if needs be. People who make these kind of comments are very much in the minority. Most people are much nicer than this and/or likely just focused on their own body insecurities. These girls should be dealt with if possible by gym management but as others have said they are the ones who are small.

I know it was awful for you, but please go back. Report them to the staff. And if they do it again to to you, turn and look them straight in the face and scream at them: How fucking dare you comment about me like that. You are horrible fucking bitches!" Then carry on with your work out. If they feign ignorance, pretend you were wrong, otherwise deny of play victim, again: "I heard you this time and I bloody heard you the last time. Grow the fuck up. "
Call the bitches out.

That’s awful, I’m over weight and use a gym full of all types and as far as I know I have never been mocked, although I have headphones and am in my own world. I have also never judged anyone else. The gym should be a place where everyone just gets one with their own stuff and not form opinions on others. I think you should find a new gym or put headphones in a that the fuck it approach, it says more about them then you!

Please don't let these awful people win. Ignore these dickheads and report them if you experience this again. I'm overweight and want to join a gym, I'm sure most people are decent and just going to be healthy and minding their own business.

@CinnamonCrunch33 i am obese and go to Pure Gym. I’ve lost 9st in total and am still overweight but look and feel so much better.

please, I beg you, do not let this experience stop you going. A similar thing happened to me and I reported the people who were making fun of me - the manager was amazing. She couldn’t apologise enough and said a gym is a safe space where everyone goes to be a better version of themselves. We all start somewhere
the upshot is after looking at cctv the 3 girls were banned from the gym.
everyone I have met in the gym has been utterly amazing and supportive - no one understands more than them the effort and hard work you put into it
Keep going, you’re doing absolutely amazing! X

Go to pole fit. Honestly I enjoyed it and all the ladies there were on the larger side as well x