"fitness is not for pussies"
or so I read off of someone's Facebook photo album... I cringe, and am slightly annoyed by this. To go on a rant, not everyone starts off knowing what to do, cardio, lifting, etc... any cardiovascular activity, to that person's comfort level, is good. For someone to make such a bold statement angers me. I could just as easily say fitness doesn't make up for lack of proper nutrition... and this person clearly hasn't straightened that out.
I have friends who come to me for advice on what is and is not good for them, I have had guys at the gym ask me about proper form... shortly after asking to let them jump in while I rest... and despite that, I do not parade around as though I know everything. I just know what works for me, and what I want out of the gym... no one person has the same goals, and it can range from strictly appearance, or entering a Pro contest... but whatever those goals may be, they're someone's goals... and at least they have one. Beats those who complain and do nothing about it.
On the note of fitness and gym-going, I have another pet peeve, those who set weight loss goals for very superficial reasons, i.e "I'm going to lose X amount of lbs for the cruise next month", and when prodded further, there's no motivation left to maintain. It's not about a lifestyle change, but some temporary roller coaster ride that people go on for one big event... and more upsetting, they don't want to make the necessary changes to get there. They want the results... but are not willing to put in the work. "I want my arms toned, and a smaller tummy... so I'll do db curls, and ab work" and then you talk nutrition, and they say "well, I don't eat rice at night... but I don't like eating breakfast, I'm not hungry"............ #headshakers.
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