I'm so mortified by what this woman said to me, I don't want to go back to the gym.

[DeclansAFeckingDream]

I'm so embarrassed. I have lost 4 stone in the last year by eating more healthily and I started going to the gym about 6 months ago in a bit to become more toned and generally feel better. I'm now a size 12 and happy enough with that. I'm 57 and I haven't found it easy.

I really enjoy the gym now and go about 4/5 times a week, on my own, and do my own thing. I feel great. This evening as I was just about to start using the rowing machine, a woman (who is super fit and absolutely stunning) approached me and said 'I don't mean to be rude, but those leggings do nothing for you because you can see your cellulite through them, you might be better with joggers'. She then went back to her equally stunning friend and they seemed to have a good old giggle.

I'm so mortified. My leggings are normally Sweaty Betty ones, not 'up the bum' ones and I wear a long tee shirt too. I felt quite good when I went in tonight and now I'm back to feeling like an overweight old bag and I never want to set foot in there again. I will though, I've worked hard to feel healthier - I just understand why anyone would say something like that. I daresay she can see my cellulite, but why bring someone down like that?

I would have be tempted to say, in fact I think I would have, "I can always get rid of my cellulite but you'll never get rid of your nasty cuntish ways". Now fuck off".

I really agree with this. Most gyms nowadays are very focused on being inclusive spaces where 'everyone is welcome' whatever their size or fitness levels. Having mean girls looking people up and down and making comments about their appearance is not the word-of-mouth reputation they want to have.

I’m 8 stone 3lbs and have cellulite. That woman is a complete and utter bitch, don’t let her stop you returning to the gym.

Please don't let this stop you from wearing what you like and going to that gym, she was a twat who just wanted to make you feel small. You have done so well, keep going and don't let these bastards bring you down!

I'm close to your age, and my view is that if by my age I still worry about what others might think about my appearance, I've done life wrong.

It's about having a body that works well, is fit and allows you to do the things you want to do without hurting too much most of the time.

Well done on your progress towards that!

I would ask to speak to the manager, and tell them what happened to you. This is completely unacceptable.

She might be stunning but she must feel really insecure to desire to bring somebody else down so much that she would say something so vile.

I really think you should report that to the gym. It’s not right that she’s making anyone feel like that when the gym is a place people go to better their health and well being.

and yes, as someone said upthead, ACTUAL fit and sporty people will respect fellow exercisers of any size or shape. People who are just there to pose and take selfies, not so much…

This.

Absolute fucking bitch.

Hold your head high OP.

You have so much to be proud of. Well done you!!

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I'm fat and a gym goer. 100% this is what I would do if anybody had been so bloody rude to me.

This. Exactly this. She should be mortified

To be fair the OP was feeling like crap and it would have been easy to assume the woman was giggling to her mate when really she said something to her mate and her mate giggled.

I would also feel paranoid and assume I was being laughed at, but there’s just a chance the woman is not a nasty bitch and it’s worth making sure by scrutinising ones arse in those leggings from the back and in good light.

Obviously feeling insecure about herself so she has attempted to put you down. Don't let her.

Head up high and get back on the horse and get on with your day.

You are amazing for getting yourself so healthy so WELL DONE YOU!!!!

And genuinely fuck her and her opinion. Fuck women who say shit like this to other women

Because she's a nasty, vitriolic little cunt who can only feel good about herself by bringing another person down. May she step on a plug when she gets home, may she get a paper cut right in the webbing of her thumb, may her socks always slip down in her shoes while she's trying to run. Bint.

OP you are amazing, you've worked hard and you're doing great things for your body. Don't let some sly little cow put you off.

What a total bitch!

I have noticed though than thin people get more of these negative comments than really big people like myself. So weird!

No negative comments should be made obvs!

My mum always used to remind me that
pretty is as pretty does.
Ugly never got anywhere fast.
Stay your sweet self, OP.

“Don’t remember asking for your opinion bitch”

Don't you dare let someone like that bring you down, op. Horrible little shite.
Wear whatever the hell you want and hold your head up high. Don't let nasty human beings get in your head.

PLEASE report her to management at the gym, OP, they will take something like that very seriously.

Fuck her

Do not be mortified. People who are genuinely into sport and fitness do not snigger at anyone giving it a real go. They respect efforts.

If you are comfortable in leggings, wear the damn leggings. Wear shorts. Wear whatever you want. I don't think I've seen people ever exercising in joggers.

Her comment were NOT constructive or helpful. She must have serious issues to come and insult a random stranger. Keep going. If you stop now, she wins, you lose.

The best way to stick 2 fingers to her stupid face is to keep going and look the very best you can. Use her as another motivation

She’s a bitch, obviously hangs out at the gym because the only thing she has going for her is her body.

She clearly has massive issues, no sane balanced person does stuff like this.

Don’t let her issues become yours. Well done on the weight loss, that’s amazing

Wow well her personality is doing her no favours.That’s really a disgusting thing to say.
I am so sorry she said that. You need to tell the staff there about her as this is unacceptable behaviour in this setting . Anywhere actually.

@DeclansAFeckingDream Even Princess Diana, one of the most slim and beautiful women in the World was targeted at a gym for her cellulite.
I was lucky enough to have met her once and seen her twice, and she was stunning in real life.

Absolute arseholes do this, try and drag another person down.

Well done for losing so much weight- Be proud of yourself! 🌟