Run Fat Bitch Run

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I bought this book as I'm *a fat bitch
*lazy
*not happy about it
*easily manipulated by popular media

I read most of it last night and went for my first trot/jog this morning. Really proud of myself but annoyed that I can't tell anyone what I did this am.

Is anyone else a fat bitch?

What a horrid title. You really bought a book called that? And call yourself a fat bitch?

I realise there is such a book but really,

Is anyone else a fat bitch?

What do you honestly expect people to say to that?

By coincidence a man in a white van shouted that exact thing to me once while I was going for a run. Luckily the endorphins stopped me killing him reacting.

what a vile title. There's a load of us novice runners on the Couch to 5K thread and we are much nicer to ourselves Come and join if you like

That really is a nasty title. You paid money for that?

Deliberately provocative title which makes me feel uncomfortable but I've heard great things about the book. Well done on your run.

Well done on your run, who cares what it's called if it made you run. That means you're on your way to being fitter and healthier.
I was a fat bitch but not anymore, I lost weight and now I run too so I am now slim bitch and plan to stay that way

Btw why can't you tell anyone what you did this morning?

Jeez relax not everything is a feminist issue. The reason for the title is what the little voice in her head that made the author run and be fit....

very thanks ;-)

I can't tell anyone because at the moment I'm just running-I've yet to be a runner. I have to want to run before I can declare myself a runner.

Dh runs but he hates running - sees it as a necessary evil - but I'd still call him a runner!

Anyways - good luck with the whole running thing, I started running 5 years ago and I love it....never was much good at sport or very fit but running was something I could do at my own pace...it's a tad embarrassing to begin with but people very quickly get used to the idea that you run and start talking about something else instead.

Good luck

Isn't it a play on words from the film run fat boy run?

Op I started running in January with my sis. I've never been a runner, preferring team games and the gym but can't afford a membership or the time anymore.

we entered a 10k because I need a goal otherwise I find all the excuses under the sun to cop out and for the first few weeks it was tough. But its working. I've lost inches, weight and dare I say it I'm actually starting to enjoy it! Up to 6k now.

Good luck

Loving this book too and has got me out - have done 2 runs so far and am contemplating going out this morning but its very rainy . . . [weak]

I think the word bitch is a feminist issue actually. If its a play on run fat boy run why isn't the title run fat girl run? Vile.

I read the book. I feel like I can do this for once. I've missed my window to run the last few days... Need to get going.

I really liked the book - found the advice positive.

Dunno, its a fair point

It doesn't have to be a feminist issue to be a vile title. If it was aimed at men and called "Run, you fat cunt" it would be equally vile. You are the one bringing feminism into the debate OP.

pixie I read the book, I found it helpful and supportive. I wondered if there were any other people out there who felt the same and wanted to discuss it. I really didn't get offended by the title, maybe because I call myself a fat bitch some days. This book discusses how to turn that negativity into doing something positive.

If you find that vile-fair enough, but I don't. Different strokes and that.....

I can't believe you are surprised people are offended/repulsed by your thread title and the title of the book.

Didn't you know that it is offensive to refer to a woman as a bitch?

Where have you been living?

Thanks beer I did my second this morning . I will never make it look good but I just want to get fit and smaller.

bibbity I don't call other women bitches, the bitch referred in the title is the author herself. I've no doubt the point of the title was to cause a stir but the book is very good at pushing you out the door and getting you moving. Ok I lost two stone but I need to lose another -it annoys me that I have shelved my motivation and yea I look in the mirror and call myself a fat bitch. I also call myself lazy and greedy. Still, I never call other people those names. I'm not harming anyone by calling myself a fat bitch. I really like the books message. It's working for me so I don't find the title offensive.

I am going to go for another run tomorrow.

not running today too damn sore letting my rest as recommended.

I ran in the rain! Very achey already but ran 3 times as far without stopping as on first run 2 wees ago.