Oh the pressure
I read a blog the other day that put things into more perspecive for me. This blogger was talking about how her spouse and all the people in her life beat her down as far as staying in shape. This really hits home for me. If fact this is the only place where I can get postive feedback on something that I have such a passion for. Thats really sad. I workout in my basement so I cant even bs with gym buddies about diet and exercise. Its tough to stay motivated when everone around you in so negative and lack of understanding. Just because its different than what Joe Public does. Thats what is so great about everyone in here. We all go against the grain everyday for no reason other than to better ourselves. Ive been called a meathead, a poser, and lots of other stuff. Those people have thier own interests and ambitions and I dont knock them for it. I, for instance dont have an interest or passion for surfing…but there are lots of people who do……just cause I dont understand it…I dont beat them down for it. I m just saying that its mantatory to have some type of postive feedback in your life. My wife is disquested by big musclular men, so whenever any noticable gains happen….you guessed it…..I for sure hear about it. I fact thats how I know if Im making progress by her insults. If you are in a similar situation…try to beat down the negativity and keep good influences around you. It makes a world of difference.
August 19, 2009 at 11:14 am
Well put bro. My friends always say, ‘why do you eat soo much tuna and why do you live at the gym’, then I pull up my shirt and say’ so I can look like this’ haha. Its definitely hard when positive things are requited w/ negativity. Keeping at it is key, eventually people will understand. Heck, they’ll even wanna join in.