Health: Today, after the longest time, I went to the gym. I ran and ran...

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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By i-should-probably-stick-to-swimming - 03/01/2010 16:28 - United States

Today, while on the treadmill, my iPod fell and shot out underneath my feet. I got off to get it, and when I tried to get back on, I slipped and fell on my face on the moving track. The whole gym watched me get beat up by a treadmill and clapped when I finally got back on. FML

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No control over my limbs

By Anonymous - 09/04/2023 18:00 - United States

Today, I was at the gym and I tripped on the treadmill. Not only did I fall off the machine, I also managed to knock over two other people's water bottles and send them flying across the room. FML

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Routine

By notsosexygirl - 21/02/2009 09:35 - United Kingdom

Today, I was doing my usual routine at the gym which consists of working out on the treadmills right in front of my ex boyfriend to make him feel bad. Whilst doing this, I tried to be cool and do that thing where as the treadmill slows down you turn around and just walk off the end. I fell. FML

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Having fun over there?

By Anonymous - 07/09/2024 00:00 - South Africa - Durban

Today, I went to the gym for the first time in quite a while. I was feeling pretty good about myself until I realized I'd been on the elliptical machine for twenty minutes without having actually turned it on. I was just moving the pedals and wondering why I wasn’t getting tired. FML

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Deez nuts

By King7 - 09/01/2010 10:17 - Pakistan

Today, I got on a treadmill for the first time. I was running at a very high speed. I needed a break but didn't know how to get off. I decided to just let the machine take me to the edge so I could get off. I was thrown off the treadmill and landed with my happy sacks crashing into a dumbbell. FML

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Out of shape

By Anonymous - 20/08/2023 12:00 - Australia

Today, I was feeling really good about going to the gym for the first time. That was until I got so worn out from my “warm up” on the treadmill that I had to go home and spew. FML

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Fitness is overrated

By Frankie says relax - 10/12/2023 06:00 - United States

Today, I went to the gym for the first time in months. As I was on the treadmill, I accidentally hit the emergency stop button. In my attempt to play it cool, I tried to pretend it was intentional and yelled, "I've reached my fitness goal for the day!" FML

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Take it easy

By Endrit Begolli - 27/06/2023 00:02 - Albania

Today, I went to the gym for the first time in months. I was so out of shape that I couldn't even finish my warm-up. FML

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By crashingdown - 29/05/2010 05:28 - Australia

Today, I had a weird dream I woke up on the bathroom floor at my local gym. Turns out it wasn't a dream, and I passed out from "overworking myself". I was on the treadmill for under 5 minutes, walking. FML

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Welshite 39

Monday 19 January 2015 0:19

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.

hotheadslav 17

Monday 19 January 2015 0:25

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! :)

Comments

idontknow8 8

Monday 19 January 2015 5:12

sounds like me. let me know what works for you OP could use some advice.

fantasyworld 37

Monday 19 January 2015 5:25

Don't start off my running, work your way up on the treadmill. Walking is also really good exercise. Try different things and don't give up.

xxChrixx 7

Monday 19 January 2015 5:28

Just keep on being committed and devoted! you'll definitely get to your goal :) and keep in mind that you're not the only person out there who's in the same situation as you

mind0fmusicc 6

Monday 19 January 2015 6:08

Begin with a trainer it will help you begin

Lexustuffy 2

Monday 19 January 2015 6:31

You did more than I did today. Good for you, you actually went to the gym and started. Keep it up!

Morning_fml 22

Monday 19 January 2015 6:38

Be gentle with yourself, you're doing the best you can. No one is judging you, and if they are, **** them. At least you're actively fixing the problem instead of complaining.

Witchylady 17

Monday 19 January 2015 7:25

Take one step at a time. And if you screw up one day. Start again the next day. 2 minutes on the treadmill is fabulous. Tomorrow go for five minutes. Good luck.

misshaleyblake 8

Monday 19 January 2015 7:54

Slow down a little op. Don't overwork yourself, but keep going. start small. Some walking and cardio for a while and upgrade from there. It doesn't matter what anyone else thinks. make yourself happy, just remember patience is key!