gymtimidation

For those of you who dread going to the gym due to the cologne-ridden muscle heads, the elitist paleo dieters, the ladies with perfect hair and makeup to go along with their coordinated outfit, or because you're saving up to afford a month or two of crossfit....for whatever reason, this post is for you!

I've noticed a lot of people chastising other people for how they look at the gym, what foods they're eating, what they're doing at the gym...and I'm sure there's a long list of other self-righteous accusations floating around in the locker rooms or on social media. ( for example, videos of people at the gym doing a maneuver wrong...rather than whip out your smart phone and giggle along with your friends on Facebook, Johnny Fitness Genius, maybe go kindly suggest to the person a safer way to do things, since you know everything and all...)

Well, I have some advice for those of you who may be letting other people's judgement get to you while you're on your path to a healthier you.....

....stop caring about what the haters have to say!

It's nobody's business what you're doing at the gym...unless you're putting yourself or someone else in danger. It's also nobody's business what you're eating!

You want to know the number one reason why I love my Globo Gym? Because no one there chastises me about what food I put in my mouth! If I'm eating Twinkies for breakfast and complaining about being fat, go ahead and lecture me about macronutrients and the dangers of processed foods. However, if I go buy a smoothie at Jamba Juice,  don't lecture me about how it is not healthy. I don't care if it's "not healthy" by your standards.... it's better than a milkshake, am I right?

Did it ever occur to you that maybe I don't  drink smoothies from chain stores or eat at Chipotle because I think they are the healthiest choices?? Maybe I eat things like that because they're better than the crap I used to eat, they taste good, they're convenient, and sometimes I'm pretty unorganized and don't have a perfectly-portioned paleo-compliant meal stored in my <insert name brand> gym bag.

And I think some of you know what I'm talking about.....Just when you thought you were doing good, you were on the up and up...some elitist rides in on their airdyne and tells you you're oblivious about fitness and nutrition.

So, I leave you with this. The next time you see the "fail" shirt with the silhouette on the elliptical machine, ignore it. The elliptical is better than the couch, and don't ever let anyone convince you otherwise. The next time you're sweating your patootie off in your high school gym t-shirt next to the gal in the brand new LuLu gear,  wipe your brow with the torn and tattered sleeve with pride......And a subway salad is not just as bad as a mcdonalds combo meal...don't let anyone ever convince you otherwise.

double fail! Way to be a judgemental prick....
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doing my part to keep the level of "gymtimidation" down
stained (but clean) t-shirt, Red Wings shorts I've owned since middle school, and shoes that don't coordinate at all...
I for reals always look this sloppy at the gym, but hey, it's 5am so who cares!?

I eat these foods because they taste good.
I know they are not "paleo" and are labeled by some as "treats"
I label them as "yummy and convenient"...I got $hi+ to do!!!

I'm sure I could get chastised for these as well...spinach pancakes, but made with potato starch and such instead of coconut flour....because coconut flour tastes gross, bottom line. Oh yeah, and that issue of the cream cheese on top....

and sometimes I get crazy and eat total non foods like this...shame on me

See, if you listen to people long enough, you can convince yourself that you're a horrible fat load who eats nothing but junk. So just stop listening to the haters. Unless you've paid someone for their expert and tailored advice regarding nutrition and exercise, let the talkers talk...they don't know what it's like in your shoes.....which, by the way, are probably not <insert expensive brand name> weightlifting or minimalist shoes...shame on you! ;)