I went to buy a pedometer the other day, and I asked a sales LADY where they were and she yelled to another employee "Hey Joe, can you show her where the pedometers are?" And I looked and realized I knew "Joe" a young, fit attractive teacher of my son's...
I was mortified, but of course acted like nothing was wrong, said hi and quickly grabbed a pedometer (which ended up sucking) and left.
I still as a grown women get really anxious if a guy sees me making an effort trying to lose weight. I believe through and through that they are all thinking the same thing "look at the fat girl trying to lose weight, too funny!"
I don't like to look at health food or diet foods in the store if a guy is in the isle, I get embarrassed if a fit guy sees me out walking...only guys, namely fit ones..i'm happily married, and in my 30s!! Also, i'm actually more of a tom boy, i have always kept mostly male friends, but i don't ever want them to knoe i'm trying to lose weigh... what gives?