I thought that was a really good post, Martha, and I liked the one from Kat that preceeded it
For me it was simple embarrassment that kept me from running outside. I'm overweight and out of shape, I don't want to deal with the mental strain of worrying about what I look like in addition to getting more exercise. I feel comfortable in my gym, and can concentrate on my goals and not on what other people think of me.
The number one reason I don't post in that thread is that I don't feel comfortable being critiqued by internet assholes (even well meaning ones) when I feel like I'm still in the beginning stages of my journey.
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Date: 2009-07-04 10:48 pm (UTC)For me it was simple embarrassment that kept me from running outside. I'm overweight and out of shape, I don't want to deal with the mental strain of worrying about what I look like in addition to getting more exercise. I feel comfortable in my gym, and can concentrate on my goals and not on what other people think of me.
The number one reason I don't post in that thread is that I don't feel comfortable being critiqued by internet assholes (even well meaning ones) when I feel like I'm still in the beginning stages of my journey.
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