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?

Her issues are more serious than a bit of cellulite. Pity her.

She's an absolute bitch. Who says stuff like that to anyone else, let alone a complete stranger?

I would seriously think about asking the gym management to have a word with her.

Out her to the team, hopefully they will put out a Message over the tannoy saying negative comments about gym users bodies will not be tolerated & they will be asked to leave. That might shut her up

Well she can feck right off

What a sad, embarrassing miserable life she must lead if her happiness comes from belittling others

Happy people don't feel the need to bring others down, she was being a bitch but just imagine how unhappy you would have to be to say something like that to someone, you still wouldn't, right, so it just says something about her.
I know you feel self-conscious but don't let her stop you, you're doing a great job.

She might look lovely but she clearly isn't lovely person on the inside!

Because people are cunts…. please don’t listen and carry on being your best self… x

That woman must have some horrible stuff going on in her home life to go up to someone and be actively nasty in that way.

Don't let her get to you. Go straight back to the gym, and if she approaches you I'd be inclined to walk away from her.

Ideally, you’d want to go back to the gym, find that horrible ignorant woman, and call her out in front of everyone in the place - what a nasty piece of work. In reality, she’s not worth it, I can’t think of a single reason in the world why anyone would ever think of saying what she said.

You sound amazing, well done on your fabulous achievement - please don’t let someone like her put you off.

What a cow. If she says it again say ‘why are you looking at my arse?’ Then look perplexed and a bit creeped out and walk off.

Try, "I don't mean to be rude but your bitchy inability to mind your own business does nothing to improve your vain and superficial personality. You might be better off after a few lessons in social etiquette."

Sounds like your doing a fantastic job its hard to ignore a spuerficial bitch , but do it be proud hold your head up high, she sounds like a jumped up twat, bare that in mind next time she is there, dobt worry about them your better than them x

💯. How embarrassing for her to behave like a playground bully as a grown adult.

What an awful woman. She probably just enjoys making other people feel small which says nothing about you and everything about her - that's a rotten way to be and she'll get her comeuppance one day I hope.

You should be really proud of yourself - congratulations! Keep going to the gym. I wish I could be like you, you are an example to us all.

you're amazing and try not to give any more thought to someone who isn't worth your time (I know that is easier said than done). If anyone shouldn't set foot in that gym again out of shame, it should be her.

“super fit and absolutely stunning”

But an absolute troll. It’s a ‘her’ problem and she’s trying to bring you down. I think the majority of adult women have cellulite. I’m sure you look fab. Congratulations on getting healthy

Ok ok, first things first. Your username, if it's Declan donnelly then I must fight you because he is mine!! I luffs him!!
Secondly, you are an amazing woman! In 49, don't go to the gym because I'm terrified of the type of people you e encountered and I'm a lazy cow!
You're a bloody inspiration!! Don't you dare let that awful cow make you feel bad, a size 12!!! Your a fucking babe!
Tell me the name of the gym and her description as I'm going to bang her right in the puss!!

This comment for the win!!!!

A weird put down directed at a fellow women. She must be quite a mixed up person to say something so nastily judgmental and manipulative. Not the sort of woman I would ever befriend or have time for.

Wow what a cow.

You should wear shorts next time

She might have been absolutely stunning on the exterior, but I can tell you she is disgusting in the interior.

Both her and her friend are horrible bullying cunts. Feel free to tell them that to their faces if you see them again.

@DeclansAFeckingDream Hang out with male friends instead. Most are completely brainless when it comes to fashion and will never comment on, or think about, your clothing choices.

As if this actually happened. You lot are so gullible!

This, absolutely!
Another alternative come back is
"I know, they're great aren't they?" Followed by confident strutting off singing "I love big butts and I cannot lie"
Or
"You say you don't mean to be rude, and yet here you are, being rude."
Or my personal fave
"Do you say mean things to make yourself feel better or other people feel bad?"
Sadly I don't think you'll get a chance to use any of the awesome comebacks you've been provided (by others as well) because she's planted a seed of doubt and shame and that's all she wanted to do.
You really should report her behaviour, it's not on and should be called out.

Good skills on being 57 and awesome!

Do share your insight!!