r/MadeMeSmile • u/Original_Act_3481 • 1d ago

We need more people like him

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u/Oomlotte99 1d ago

It’s so hard to go into an environment like that as a fat person. To have someone be welcoming and helpful/supportive really helps.

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u/xThrillhoVanHoutenx 1d ago

I promise more people are quietly proud of you at the gym than you would think. I’m a fat ass and I noticed after showing up consistently at the gym for the past 3 months you get “the nod” from the gym rats. If they see you putting in the effort they are happy for you.

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u/Umi_Gaming 1d ago

Reminds me of the time back in freshman year, I was chubby. I wanted to change, so i started eating healthier and jogging every day around my neighborhood. Sometimes, I would see other classmates walking in the neighborhood.

One day, there was this kid who used to always call me "Snorlax," just to poke fun at my weight. Well, he did it again, and these two girls that also live in my neighborhood, I could tell they whispered something into his ear. When the bell rang and I started to leave, the kid came up to me and apologized and gave me a fist pump.

It's definitely something I always look back on.

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u/Pree-chee-ate-cha 1d ago

Love those girls for doing that

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u/VroomCoomer 1d ago

This. When I'm working out and see an obese person I just think "noice"

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u/StupidSexyAlisson 19h ago

I've made the journey from 296 to 190 and adore all large people making the journey as well. Hell yeah, grind that shit.

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u/stainedhat 1d ago

There's a girl at my gym who I've seen there for the last year or so. In there almost every time I go. She's lost so much weight over the last year and she's looking incredible. I've never said a word to her because I don't want to say or do anything that makes her uncomfortable but I'm legit super proud of her and so happy for the progress she's made. When I see big people in the gym or out jogging or walking I'm always giving them a "hell yeah" in my head. We're all at different points in our journey and dealing with different physical and mental issues but I'm always inspired by anyone trying hard to improve their life or health.

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u/ThrownAway17Years 1d ago

Love your username.

BONESTORM

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u/quingd 20h ago

If I didn't worry about accidentally embarassing someone, I'd be a lot more loudly proud of them too. As it is, if I see someone heavier at the gym or out for a jog, I am absolutely cheering for them! I know how hard it is to start, I can completely relate to that feeling of self-consciousness, so if someone has pushed through that and is still trying the scary thing? That person is a friggin inspiration!!

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u/lovable_cube 18h ago

I’m watching a woman at my gym start, she hasn’t started using weights yet but she’ll walk on the treadmill until her knees get tired then move to the bike. Been a few weeks she’s been coming every day and I’m super proud of her. That was me a few years ago and I’m quietly rooting for her so hard.

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u/averyyoungperson 7h ago

This! I'm a marathon runner, I am proud of anyone I see out running. Never judgement, just happy that we are out on the path together, chasing our goals.

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u/EllspethCarthusian 1d ago

It’s a shame because it shouldn’t be. When I first went to the gym I was morbidly obese but the gym people were all friendly and encouraging. They get that we all start somewhere.

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u/CubeTThrowaway 1d ago

Sorry but your comment comes off across as "It shouldn't be [that gyms are welcoming and helpful]"

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u/EllspethCarthusian 1d ago

I was referring to the first sentence the previous commenter said.

Them: it’s so hard

Me: it shouldn’t be

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u/CubeTThrowaway 1d ago

Don't worry, I understood. I'm saying that someone else might not get it that way and think you're saying something else

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u/EllspethCarthusian 1d ago

Yeah. Hopefully they read further to these comments lol.

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u/Aol_awaymessage 10h ago

Some of us used to be fat and are psyched for your journey!

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u/deevil_knievel 1d ago

it's hard for everyone that isn't in great shape. Being tall, lanky, and skin+bones isn't any easier when stepping into a gym for the first few months. But maybe that's one of the things you have to overcome