Because It Feels Good!
The title sounds kind of dirty…I like it!
Its hard to eat the same thing everyday, its hard to get up in the morning to workout just so you can turn around and do it again that evening. Its hard not grab a piece of candy and snack…So, why do it? Because at the end of the day, it just feels good.
No matter what it is…it feels great to do the right thing. Besides, you never know who is watching. Especially, the critics. If you set a high standard for yourself, or make a goal that is unattainable to the average citizen they will watch your every move…just so they can see you mess up (They feel better seeing you portray a human trait). We’re not expected to be common. We are not allowed to be normal. Don’t get mad…take it as a compliment. When someone hates on you because you won’t go to the restaraunt, or stay out late, or can’t accept plans because of your training schedule…don’t sweat it! Don’t even waste your time trying to explain yourself because they won’t hear it. They don’t get it. To them, this is torture and what earthly reason would you have to put yourself through this?
Hmmm, Bodybuilding is a sport and to a competitor it is an art form. You have to work extremely hard to develop your muscle groups and then skillfully and artistically display those muscles on stage. You are Superhuman…whether you compete or not - if you have chosen this lifestyle you are an artist…and even though you put yourself through hell, at the end of the day…because you did exactly what you were supposed to do…that feeling of accomplishment and the results in the mirror are your trophies! Why do I do it?
Because it feels good.
September 3, 2007 at 5:54 am
I Loved that blog.! What a way to put it. I never thought bodybuilding as being an artist. Working on your body IS like an art. Since I started on this journey I have noticed that when you start going to the gym and paying CLOSE attention to every morsel that goes into your mouth people begin to look at you differently and start with the comments, and the rolling of the eyes. I totally understand what you are talking about.
great way to put it.
September 3, 2007 at 7:47 pm
Another gr8t blog!! This go around every1 has been very supportive. Most are checking in to make sure I haven’t relapsed and raided Cold Stone Creamery!!