“When I exercise, I wear all black—it’s like a funeral for my fat”

“When I exercise I wear all black—it’s like a funeral for my fat” is a jocular saying that has been printed on many posters. “I wear all black to the gym cause its like a funeral for my fat” has been cited on Twitter since January 21, 2012, and is of unknown authorship.
   
 
Twitter
Sean Murray‏
@Mo_Vaughn98  
I wear all black to the gym cause its like a funeral for my fat #letsgo
1:31 PM - 21 Jan 12
 
Twitter
Ryan Rampling‏
@RyanRampling  
“When I exercise I wear black, its like a funeral for my fat cells.” #MonMotivation 2 of 2
2:42 PM - 5 Feb 12
     
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TOPIC: short motivational phrases
SilverStrychn
February 28, 2012 4:52 am
Not so much a phrase, but I always wear black when I work out. It’s like a funeral for my fat.
 
even more of the17thman
03/20/2012
WHEN I EXERCISE, I WEAR ALL BLACK
WHEN I EXERCISE, I WEAR ALL BLACK. IT’S LIKE A FUNERAL FOR MY FAT.
 
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LinaBo
July 29, 2013 11:03 pm
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Bonus fitspo: Sharee Hansen,, who was as high as 256 lbs at 5’ 8”. Not fitness competitor-like, but it just goes to show how amazing you can look, even coming down from such a high weight, and even before her tummy tuck/thigh lift. She documents everything (including lots of before, after, and during photos) on her blog, Funeral For My Fat: http://funeralformyfat.tumblr.com/