By Iarla_ceapaire93 - 16/06/2015 17:27 - Ireland - Dublin

Today, I went to the gym to try to get into shape. While I was running on the treadmill, my beer belly pushed against the emergency stop button, twice. 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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erindgentry 28

One time I went to the gym. I heard the sound of clapping and got so excited. Turns out it was just my thighs.

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Shadowinthesun 15

At least your trying and that's what counts. Don't listen to all the negativity.

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stupidpplsuck 33

try walking on the treadmill as a warm up and down and then a bike or an elliptical. Or if you do want to run on the treadmill keep your posture up, keep the speed at a good point, don't start it too fast, don't hold the handle bars, and look straight ahead. Good luck on your weight loss!

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aleyp63 13

maybe you're too fast? speed that treadmill up

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HoboMeth 33

Atleast you're making an effort to exercise and lose that weighht! Unlike the countless other FML's where people complain about being fat

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domclark94 19

Don't let that stop you. Hard work, pays off.

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worldclassrager 39

Maybe an stair step will be more your forté...keep it up OP

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ZoroMiHawk 25

You took the first step and that's always the hardest step.

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saffy66 34

I just hope you got a health check up first. Please get your doctor's advice, especially for heavy cardio like running. I'd hate to think you were headed for a heart attack. Please just WALK that treadmill until you get the okay.

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Isandri 29

Agreed, If OP is really obese, he should get checked first. And then, just take it slow :3 a daily stroll is enough to keep you fit. Btw OP dont worry about the emergency button - I've pressed it numerous times with my abdomen, even though i'm quite slim. I just like running close to the front of the treadmill :3

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allforfun 23

I will also agree. There's pushing yourself and then there's dangerous

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Emmers__27 7

Good job on going to the gym and making time for your health :)

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