Body Shaming

Ordinarily, I would talk about the 3 mile run I did today. Instead I want to talk about an incident that happened after my run. An attempt was made to body shame me today.

I was at the grocery after my run. I was in my running tights and a 1/2 zip top. I am well aware of what I look like in running tights, and I know I could look better. Still what happened really upset me.

I was at the deli getting a couple of things. A couple came up towards the counter. The wife looked at me and giggled. She got her husband to look at me, she whispered something, they both laughed. She thought it was even funnier to point and laugh at me. I decided not to make a deal about it, because I figured I would never see this woman again, and it really didn't matter.

Well I saw the couple again. This time I was at the check out, and they were at the next register. The wife saw me again. This time, she started getting people around her to look at me and laugh. They all whispered things and laughed. Now I was pissed.

The wife looked at me one more time. What she saw was me glaring at there, and mouthing the words, "What the fuck!" It was like common sense hit her at that moment, and she did her best not to look at me again. She did though...and all she saw was glaring me. No more laughing or giggling. She and her husband hurried out of the store.

Trust me, I think there are outfits that look funny on people. I get it. I also respect people and let it go. Mocking, and bringing attention to that is poor taste, rude, and it shows a lack of respect for others. I think it says more about the person, than the person they are trying to shame.

Well I wasn't shamed today. I ran 3 miles, and I have a half marathon in March. What did that woman do today other than try to belittle another person?

Charlie