Clare Schimpl, a 33-year-old mother from Sydney, shared her painful experience of being taunted by children during her first jog since giving birth to her son, Levi, eight weeks earlier. After gaining over 50 kilos during her pregnancy, she was eager to return to her active lifestyle, which included marathon training and surfing. However, her excitement turned to hurt when a child yelled, ‘run, fatty,’ as she jogged along the Bondi foreshore. Despite her husband’s instinct to confront the parents, Schimpl recognized that the children were acting out without understanding the impact of their words. This incident left her feeling vulnerable and highlighted the societal pressure on new mothers to quickly regain their pre-pregnancy bodies. Jen Dugard, a Pre and Postnatal Exercise Specialist, pointed out that many women feel inadequate due to unrealistic expectations surrounding postpartum weight loss. Schimpl’s story resonated with many mothers online, sparking discussions about the harmful effects of body shaming and the importance of educating children about the impact of their words. Undeterred, Schimpl continued to jog, stating, ‘I went for a run the next day as my own little ‘F you.’