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freesia98
June 07, 2009
10:20 PM
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Absolutely! But that's why there aren't as many fit people as there are unfit people - because it's HARD! I try to remember this when my friends are excluding me from activities because they know I won't eat at a particular restaurant, or they know I'm ordering club soda at the bar. Probably the biggest conflict comes from the fact that I go to bed early EVERY night because I insist on 8 hours of sleep and early morning cardio - staying out late isn't an option.
Be proud of what you're doing and use the fact that less than 2% of the US population is a body builder (or whatever your forte is) because it's hard. Anyone can eat whatever and sit on the couch all day. Only a few of us are strong enough to be smarter than that!
Pack your cooler, bring your food with you, be prepared and don't let them get to you. If they can't understand your motives then maybe they aren't as good of friends as you thought they were. Try to remember too that some people will look at you with envy, because they know what you're doing is the right thing. Perhaps their secret desire to see you fail is out of guilt?
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KPmodel
May 29, 2009
12:17 AM
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Where you live is probably not as much of a factor as you think. I believe that gaining and maintaing fitness the proper and healthy way is not as much of a priority in our society as it should be. Sites like this are good avenues for getting diet and fitness information out there! :D
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onestrongman
May 28, 2009
3:36 PM
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I know what you mean about being around people who do not eat and drink healthy. I do not drink alchohol except for a few sips to toast at weddings. It is more difficult as so many social events emphasize alchohol. People take it personally if you do not join them in consuming toxins and empty calories. All that being said I prefer my healthy decision and life style. I have seen from family memebers the impact alchohol can have on the body and I know I have made the right choice. Never give up, never give in !
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Any person that would "take it personally" that you opt out of the alcohol consumption is NOT a friend! They probably feel guilty that you are making the right choice for your health and they are not. - KPmodel
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MarciaKat
May 27, 2009
6:26 PM
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yep!
It is hard to eat right when everyone around you has a comment about it.
Hence.... why I like this site so much.
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I sent you a message about the eat clean! It's great! - fitnessnazi
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DrBray
May 27, 2009
6:57 AM
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i no wat u mean!all my m8s and people my age are binge drinking every weekend till they absolutly slaughter haha and being a personal trainer ive got to try stay out of that was very hard at 1st since it is the main social thing here(keep in mind drinking age is 18 ihere in newzealand) but i reckon im doing well! the forum should help and you will be able to look at everyone alse in bad habbits witch make u feel alot beter!
at the end of the day you got ask your self what taste beter a burger?or knowing everyones jelous coz you got the best body in town!
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I am focused. My friends give me a hard time for bringing my own "turkey burger" to cookouts. I bring veggies and berries to munch on while we talk and hang out. It's obsessive. They all know about my "lunch bag" that I drag EVERYWHERE with me! But it is going to pay off! The feeling of being the healthiest and getting complements on your physique is all the reward in the world! - fitnessnazi
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when i was building for a job they used 2 call my lunch bag the health fridge hahah - DrBray
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BlkMt
May 26, 2009
7:39 PM
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I'm actually living in a college town now....more healthy minded people here....I notice a big change when I visit my home town in Tx......Lots of over weight people of all ages, it's just not a priority for them. Instead of letting people influence me, I try and make an impact on them when it comes to healthy choices!
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I live in a military town....that is sad. These guys should be in great shape! They run in the mornings for PT but I think at a certain point their bodies become "immune" if that makes sense. The obesity around here is sad. They need healthier choices of extracurricular and places to eat. We have Subway and Jason's Deli.....that's it! and most people around here hit the bars hard on the weekends! - fitnessnazi
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DareDevil
May 26, 2009
7:25 PM
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Fitness is a lifestyle and it is much easier being around like minded people !! You will find a wealth of info here and many friends !!!!!! Good Luck !!
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It is nice to talk to people who have the same goals and don't think you are crazy when you talk about "packing your cooler for the day", "checking my BMI" or "up'ing my cardio". haha - fitnessnazi
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