topic of the day 001 body shaming

topic of the day 001

body shaming at the gym

by SauceofTheBoss

What?

everyone is being judged no matter their appearance and behaviors without even knowing their probable and understandable backstories

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When Chris & I first started working out at the Rec, we were judged hardcore. Someone even posted on Facebook about the "buff couple" & how they "thought they're hot shit because they wear their belts all the time". This was about two months after my back surgery & I did indeed wear my lifting belt during almost all of my workouts for support ...

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Who?

 a couple with built physiques (judging by the girlfriend in the picture) were judged just based on their appearances although there was a valid reason behind it

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My point is, everyone gets judged. People don't bother to understand where you're coming from or why you do the things you do. That overweight guy? Someone judges him because of his weight, but little do they know he's already lost 100 pounds & has changed his entire life around ...

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How?

well, everyone who have a negative towards anybody would find a way to criticize anyone based on the tiniest minute detail that didn't really affect them negatively but somehow it was justified in their head to body shame somebody

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That guy with the skinny legs? He's had seven knee surgeries & he's currently trying to strengthen his legs. It's just a long hard process. That skinny girl you think "really needs to eat"? She's actually super self conscious about her thin figure & has been trying to gain weight, but her metabolism is super high ...

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Why?

there's always a reason behind every action and in this particular instance, the state of mind of the one at fault here is mostly to blame, from insecurity of own's body that force the unwarranted critic of others to maybe just overall negative outlook on life

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That kid who follows you around & watches everything you do? He looks up to you and wants to learn your workouts, he's just scared to approach you.

That girl with really bad form? She had to mentally prepare to enter the weight room because she was terrified of people judging her. She second guesses every exercise, but she's too intimidated to ask anyone for advice ...

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Then?

it is wrong to judge anybody based on just their appearance or behavior and it is even more so if the judgement was tinged with negativity and behind their backs without them knowing, it would only sabotage your own perception on the life around you 

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That buff dude you think is cocky? He grew up in poverty and working out was his alternative to drugs or alcohol. He's not cocky-just focused.

That woman taking too long on the equipment you want? She's a single mom exhausted from working two jobs & raising three kids. She's trying to push herself to finish her workout, but she needs a little extra rest between sets ...

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So?

fix your perspective on life and although it is easier to find the faults in people (although most of them would be baseless), try to find the goods in people because even though it require more effort, the resulting positive vibes would be worth it

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That old man doing strange exercises and talking too much? He decided to get a gym membership to stay active & socialize after his wife passed away last year. Talking to you makes his day & has helped his depression. There's more to people than what you see. Instead of jumping to conclusions or making judgements, take a moment to consider someone else's perspective ...

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Lesson Learned:

"... Don't judge a book by its cover."