By Anonymous - 18/01/2015 16:34 - Ireland

Today, after the longest time, I went to the gym. I ran and ran and ran on the treadmill for an eternity, beating myself up for getting so overweight. Then I tripped and fell off, sweating and sobbing for being so useless. When I looked up, I saw I'd been on the machine for barely 2 minutes. FML
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By Anonymous - 01/12/2024 15:00 - Canada - Calgary

Today, I joined a gym. I’m overweight and not very athletic, so I was nervous. I looked around and tried a treadmill. I start walking at a chill pace, then got ambitious and cranked it to a "light jog." Within seconds, I tripped, fell, and sent the emergency stop button flying across the room. The gym staff ran over and I swear someone said, “Well, at least he’s trying.” FML
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Welshite 39

Soon those two minutes will turn into twenty. You are putting the effort in, which is more than a lot of people can say for themselves.

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hotheadslav 17

Don't worry about being overweight and going to the gym. At least people can see you are actively trying to pursue a goal. Keep your head up OP! :)

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born_hustla 26

You made the biggest step of all..to get up! You'll be surprised how fast you can progress!

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Pauline96_fml 20

Instead of focusing on the issue of gaining the weight, you need to focus on how much better you will feel once the weight is gone. A good program to help with that is weightwatchers

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LyraAlluse 25

This accurately describes most of my attempts at exercise. I feel your pain OP.

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Kevlar_burrito 6

Keep at it! Any progress is better than none at all

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brebah 4

Don't give up! You're still a step ahead of where you were yesterday! Every step you take, no matter how slow; is still a step in the right direction! Eat clean and work out and you will get there! Keep trying, goodluck!

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arielleK 10

Don't be sad!! At least you're already an amazing writer as well as a strong and motivated person!:)

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blackonblight 32

Start at a slow walk. More time spent going slowly will be far more effective. Pace yourself. I know when I get on the bike for my knees if I do ten minutes at a good clip I'm in more pain later than if I do half an hour of turtle speed.

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