A woman who has always "struggled with her weight" has spoken out about the "sexist" comments she has received while jogging.
She claims that one day as she was jogging a man told her: "Go faster than that if you want to lose those pounds".
But, this wasn't the first time it happened.
She took to Mumsnet to explain: "So yesterday I was out doing my daily jog and a man shouted over from the other side of the road "you need to go faster than that if you want to lose those pounds.
"Obviously I didn't respond and just carried on but it's been playing on my mind all night. This isn't the first time someone has commented on my weight recently either - last week an old man shouted over "keep going girl and you might be in a bikini by summer.
"I don't think he was being mean just more one of those sexist comments the older generation sometimes makes but I'm now left feeling very insecure about my weight again.
"In my head I KNOW I'm not fat but I'm also not thin, just more of a mediocre medium at a size 10/12. I've never been one of those people who has been happy with their weight so I know the issue probably lies with me - I hate the top of my legs, the tops of my arms, need to tone all over etc and this got worse after having 2 kids!
"I've always struggled with my weight and had to eat well/exercise otherwise the lbs just creep back on but we all know that during lockdown there may have been a few more cheeky snacks than usual!
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"I guess what I want to know is do I really look that bad as for random strangers to comment on me in the street??? (Outfit worn is like what I wear when I'm out jogging oh and please ignore the bad walls, skirting and floor we are mid-decorating!)."
And, a number of people were quick to reassure her.
One person said: "You've got a lovely figure. He's just a misogynistic twat."
Another commented: "Ignore. You are completely normal."
And a third said: "All you need to know is that you look like the 'After' photo of most people's weight loss journey.
"I think you must have a couple of absolute t***ers on your route".
"I think you look great; we have a totally skewed perception of ourselves. For example, I was surprised when you said in your OP that you don't like your arms because I was thinking how great and toned they look!" a fourth wrote.
