14/f.my mom and my neighbor go walking 2 miles or more every night. last year i started going with them, but now i'm starting not to. i know that it is good exercise, but i'm just kind of embarrassed to be seen walking with my mom and my neighbor. i know that sounds mean but its true. sometimes we walking laps around the neighborhood and sometimes we walk outside the neighborhood where other people and people i go to school with can see us. what do i do? and i'm not going to tell my mom that i'm embarrassed to walk with her, that is just too mean.
[ Answer this question ] Want to answer more questions in the Health & Fitness category? Maybe give some free advice about: Fitness? orphans answered Friday August 25 2006, 11:41 pm: She's your mother. She loves you and of course, you are embarrassed walking with her. So what! I'm 14 and I walk with my mom. Many of my friends love their mom and will love to do that. Do you like your mother? Some people don't like their mother really and dont get along, they get embarrassed. Don't worry about what your friends say and people from your school. Over the years, I've learned to make the insults compliments. When someone says something mean, just tell them Thanks or something like that.
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tjam106 answered Thursday August 24 2006, 1:44 pm: I remember feeling the same way when I was your age.(not too long ago, mind you)!
Let me just say one thing...
My mom died of cancer 3 years ago. I would give ANYTHING to turn back time and just taken that walk with her, or cleaned up my room instead of arguing with her, or chosen to stay home with her once in a while instead of going out with my friends.
Looking back now, I see that stupid little things like that are very important.
I am not trying to make you feel guilty, or sorry for me...
What would it hurt to walk with your mom? If you are embarassed in front of your friends, remember that they have moms too. There is nothing wrong with that at all. [ tjam106's advice column | Ask tjam106 A Question ]
xojennifer answered Thursday August 24 2006, 10:35 am: instead of walking with your mom and neighbor, walk with one of your friends. also if none of your friends live nearby, walk by yourself!
girlmeetsboy answered Thursday August 24 2006, 3:04 am: yea i guess you could be embarrassed but you shouldnt care what your neighbors think.
what someone else said you can go by yourself and bring your ipod. if you have a dog walk it so everyones happy. or get some friends and walk. if you have any frinds houses close by walk instead.
if you really want to do like ALOT of walking then just get a tredmill.
Cux answered Thursday August 24 2006, 1:23 am: Hey-
You shouldn't feel embarrassed for working out with your mom.. at least you are getting exercise.. just stay in your zone while exercizing, and don't pay attention to your neighbors...
If people make fun of you- just don't pay attention to them.. but honestly.. no one is going to make fun of you for working out with your mom..
Exquisitechick answered Thursday August 24 2006, 1:19 am: Well, its normal because youre at that age. Even though you should try not to care what people think and all.
But, back to the point.
If you feel that way, why dont you just go walking by yourself and bring some music to keep you company?
or you can even get some friends or one to walk around with =]
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