There are countless fitness or fitness-related pages on Instagram. And most of the ones I've seen are pretty cool and provide good tips and motivation for those of us who aren't quite as devoted or knowledgeable about the body and how to whip it into shape.
But there are a select few who insert a lot of snide comments about anyone who doesn't have the same fanatical attitude about working out as they do. And whether this is intentional or not, I don't know.
But I wonder if they realize or if someone has ever mentioned to them how certain sayings like "Your workout is my warmup" come across.
Or how it sounds when they denounce anyone even mentioning the words 'rest day.'
I've seen someone respond to one of their followers with a comment about their body that I wonder if they would have had the nerve to say in person; it was talking about their seemingly high body fat percentage and was unnecessarily rude and childish. I've un-followed many a fitness bully/snob who has said crap like this. Anyone who doesn't live in the gym and count every calorie or macro as they do is automatically considered a lazy slacking bum who doesn't respect the temple that is their body.
But there are a select few who insert a lot of snide comments about anyone who doesn't have the same fanatical attitude about working out as they do. And whether this is intentional or not, I don't know.
But I wonder if they realize or if someone has ever mentioned to them how certain sayings like "Your workout is my warmup" come across.
Or how it sounds when they denounce anyone even mentioning the words 'rest day.'
I've seen someone respond to one of their followers with a comment about their body that I wonder if they would have had the nerve to say in person; it was talking about their seemingly high body fat percentage and was unnecessarily rude and childish. I've un-followed many a fitness bully/snob who has said crap like this. Anyone who doesn't live in the gym and count every calorie or macro as they do is automatically considered a lazy slacking bum who doesn't respect the temple that is their body.
Well, let me just say this about myself...I like to work out, but it's not all I have to do. I am a single mother who works two jobs, writes books, goes to church, does massages on occasion, etc. I have more things to do than work out.
I certainly want to look good and not cringe whenever I look at my unclothed body in the mirror, but two or three-a-day workouts do not fit into my daily schedule.
Working out is maintenance for me; it is not my job. I'm not trying to be in anybody's fitness competition. And nobody is going to make me feel bad about that.
Now, if you're a personal trainer or fitness model or something like that and that's what you do, then hey, more power to you. If you choose to account for every crumb you put into your mouth and count macros (I still don't know what that is) and carry Tupperware containers of pre-prepped meals everywhere you go because you don't trust anyone to prepare things along with your strict guidelines, that's your business.
But I choose not to live like that. I like to have the occasional pizza or cheesecake or juice that's not homemade. I might go a day or two without working out, for whatever reason. And I'm fine with that. This does not make me lazy, a slacker, a bum, a couch potato, or any of the other colorful names the fitness bullies and snobs like to adorn people with. So what if I don't look like you? I don't want to. It's perfectly fine with me that I have some meat on my bones; I'm not trying to be all cut up and stuff like that. If you are, then perhaps all of that is necessary.
But even if that's what you choose to do, why do you think that gives you license to downtalk those who don't? It amazes me that people actually think they're superior because they have great bodies. That's all good and everything, but is that all you have going for yourself? Is having bulging biceps and firm glutes and flat abs your biggest accomplishment? Hmm.
I certainly want to look good and not cringe whenever I look at my unclothed body in the mirror, but two or three-a-day workouts do not fit into my daily schedule.
Working out is maintenance for me; it is not my job. I'm not trying to be in anybody's fitness competition. And nobody is going to make me feel bad about that.
Now, if you're a personal trainer or fitness model or something like that and that's what you do, then hey, more power to you. If you choose to account for every crumb you put into your mouth and count macros (I still don't know what that is) and carry Tupperware containers of pre-prepped meals everywhere you go because you don't trust anyone to prepare things along with your strict guidelines, that's your business.
But I choose not to live like that. I like to have the occasional pizza or cheesecake or juice that's not homemade. I might go a day or two without working out, for whatever reason. And I'm fine with that. This does not make me lazy, a slacker, a bum, a couch potato, or any of the other colorful names the fitness bullies and snobs like to adorn people with. So what if I don't look like you? I don't want to. It's perfectly fine with me that I have some meat on my bones; I'm not trying to be all cut up and stuff like that. If you are, then perhaps all of that is necessary.
But even if that's what you choose to do, why do you think that gives you license to downtalk those who don't? It amazes me that people actually think they're superior because they have great bodies. That's all good and everything, but is that all you have going for yourself? Is having bulging biceps and firm glutes and flat abs your biggest accomplishment? Hmm.
So anyway...if you happen to be one of these people that like to belittle those who don't share your love for fitness and nutrition, you might need to check yourself. Just like you have the right to work out for hours a day, other people have the right not to. It's cool to try to motivate and inspire folks, because taking care of yourself certainly is important and some people need guidance, but be mindful of what you say and how you say it. That's all.
'Cause something can happen that can put you flat on your back and you won't be able to work out or control what you eat...then what?
'Cause something can happen that can put you flat on your back and you won't be able to work out or control what you eat...then what?
