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"So one thing is clear: I'm not ashamed of my body!"
Yes, jogger Lindsey Swift knows she has a few more pounds on her hips. That's why she can not insult anyone. That makes it very clear with her strong letter on Facebook.
It's a normal day for Lindsey Swift . She and her boyfriend complete a jogging session in the English town of Barnsley. Until suddenly a car slows down and a man bends out the window to sarcastically sound a cover version of Mika's song "Big Girl (You are beautiful)".
As Lindsey herself says, it's not her way of thinking about such comments. To put it in their own words: "Idiots are idiots after all ." But in this case, she feels called upon to give this guy a proper opinion, to show other weightier women who are less self-confident than they are, that they should not let that spoil the fun of running,
On Facebook she publishes an open letter to the common bully who made fun of her and shows him what she thinks about him. Even her first sentences point the guy in the barriers:
"Yeah, I'm a heavy girl and yes, I'm beautiful, thank you for noticing, I'm not sure whom you wanted to say, that I'm fat because you obviously have eyes in your head and you only my friend and I were there, I assure you that I own a mirror and that my friend has already seen my body - he also has eyes, please do not tell anyone, but I think he even likes my body. "
Already at this point, it becomes clear with what strength Lindsey Swift defends against the mobbing attack . But it goes on:
"One thing is clear: I'm not ashamed of my body, he's never stopped me from doing anything I wanted to do, my fat body has done things you can only dream of, my fat body is in crystal clear water Swimming in Thailand, which you've probably seen only on television so far, living in countries you can not even dream of, and seeing cultures your limited mind does not appreciate, my fat legs have me several Carried up mountains and my fat brain masters languages you probably would not want to learn, that's why you spend so much time in your van - because you have nothing better to do.
Recently, I decided to do sports because I thought I would enjoy it and it would be good for my health. Not that I have to defend my body from you, but my goal is to run ten kilometers - and I can do that. I lost more than six pounds and I can do many things that I could not do before. It bothers me that someone wants to discourage me despite this achievement. Sorry if my assumptions about you are wrong, but I can only judge you by your actions. If my running fat ass (I honestly was pretty slow because I was so broken) annoys you and spoils your ride, try driving with your eyes closed - right against a lamppost. "
At the end of her letter, however, Lindsey forgives the bully and says clearly that he even pities her. After all, his behavior was "not normal" and his manners were "not significant". Your last sentences are an inspiration to any person (whether fat or thin) who should not give up their goals.
"I hope everyone with one goal, thick or thin, will not let that stop them, and I know that's not the case with me."
And then one last well-intentioned tip: "Always turn on your brain before you say something."
With her open and honest letter, Lindsey Swift has caused quite a stir and positive response. The post has already been shared on Facebook more than 17, 000 times. We definitely wish the strong plus size jogger every success in achieving her goal!
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Posted by Lindsey Swift on Friday, August 7, 2015
