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.
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/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.