One woman shared a moving story about how she was moved to tears by a stranger’s kind words at the gym.
Gym-goer Steph (@steph5468), in a viral TikTok video, said in a viral TikTok video that she’s been training for almost “more than two years” but was particularly impressed by her progress, especially after an accident a few weeks ago. I am struggling,” he said. Men made cruel remarks about her weight. She told her viewers that one of them “coughed into her hand and said ogre”, which she admitted hurt her feelings.
Since that exchange, Steph has continued to struggle with “deep insecurities” about her weight, which is affected by ongoing medical problems. She explained that she was taking “steroids” to treat her illness, which caused “blood clots” among other problems. Steph said she had been trying to deal with her medical problems, but she had “ignored” herself as a result.
When she came out of the gym and was approached by a man with “full-body tattoos,” she told viewers that she thought she was another bully and braced herself. Steph, a self-professed overthinker, said: “A big woman who goes to the gym has all kinds of thoughts running through her head because there are all kinds of ages and all different body types out there. because it confuses you.”
What he finally said to her was not what she expected. she said: “He said, ‘I used to see you here every week, almost every day.’ ‘I see you here every week, and I’m proud of you.'” hit Steph so much that it motivated her to make a video about the kindness of this stranger. “I can’t tell you how much people who are going through something appreciate their kindness,” she said through tears.
“He didn’t have to say it. He didn’t even know what I was going through.” I kept saying no. “I just want to say thank you to people like you and people like me who encourage us. .”
“I had a rough day today, you know what?” Steph told viewers. “Thanks for making my day more enjoyable.”
The internet was inundated with support for Steph and the stranger’s act of kindness, with one fitness coach commenting on the video: “Just having someone tell you they’re proud of you can lift mountains for many of us.” I can move,” he said.
“It is a very human desire within each of us to want to be seen for who we are,” said another. Another said, “Little happiness snowballs. We all have to throw it away at some point.”
Many people began to write encouraging comments on Steph’s personal account, and she frequently posts about her ongoing fitness endeavors. Comedian Paul Kim also commented on it. Steph’s Recent Videos“Crush them with your consistency and progress. You got this!!! We believe in you.”
Independent I have reached out to Steph for comment.
