Pooh Needs Advice!!!

poohbear · 02-04-2007, 06:41 AM

Thanks everybody,I'm going to take your advice and go buy a headset before My walk on Monday,so that if they do start,I won't hear them,I have promised myself that I won't let them get the best of me.Thanks everyone,I really appreciate the advice.

**journey2bthin** · 02-04-2007, 03:28 PM

Pooh - I'm really sorry you're having to be subjected to weight-related bigotry and prejudice. I have the same issue at work... although not to the same degree as you. I have a co-worker who always finds ways to make "jokes" and comments about my weight. It sucks.

The only thing I would say, is don't challenge these guys in any way. If this is a "group" of 17 year old boys, they could do physical harm to you if you engage them. Not saying they would, but a woman walking alone must be careful. They're obviously full of hatred anyway, so I'd be careful. I also wouldn't walk by them wearing a headset so I couldn't hear them. Once again... whether it's them or someone else, a woman walking alone needs to be aware of their surroundings at all times. I'd take a different walking route. But don't stop walking! I know it sucks to think, "well, I gave into them"... but you're not. You're simply being smart and protecting yourself. Hang in there!! Your weight loss is an inspiration to me and others!

**squeekie** · 02-05-2007, 05:56 AM

journey2bthin is 100% correct when she says "a woman walking alone needs to be aware of her surroundings at all times." Wearing a headset isn't smart. Neither is baking them cookies! (sorry susan) They're probably not the type of kids that would appreciate the gesture. You should seriously consider investing in a treadmill. It's safer.

nomo · 02-05-2007, 12:25 PM

1++ on the above two posts...a group 17 yr olds acting like that may be up to no good. I strongly discourage putting on headphones and ignoring their movements/comments, for the sake of your personal safety. You want to be able to hear anyone coming up behind you, and you want to know if their comments become threatening to you, which could evolve from the current statements they're making. Damn kids anyways, and where the hell are their parents??? That kind of thing just BURNS me up, they need their BUTTS whipped! ;o)