Don't Reduce Someone Else's Success.

If I hear someone say "Well, [insert fit person's name here] can afford a trainer and supplements," one more time, I am probably going to have to punch a wall. Yes, I am talking about people who reduce someone else's success by pointing out that they can "afford" it. In their minds, people who can afford a personal trainer, healthy food, and various other health related things have no excuse to not be in shape. This mentality reduces an extraordinary amount of hard work and dedication to dollars and cents, as if you can go to the store and buy a ripped body

When it comes to fitness, as with any goal, there is a certain level of investment needed for achievement. Sometimes that investment is monetary. In fact, if you look at anybody who has named fitness or performance as one of their goals, they have most likely spent money on a gym membership or on accessories, workout clothes, etc. It's just a fact of life. Am I saying that being fit or an athlete means you have to drain your whole paycheck on fancy gadgets, gourmet food, and supplements? Nope. In fact, you don't need any of that stuff. But when someone else has set a goal and aimed a significant amount of resources towards that goal, let's try to be positive about their success. Let's not soak ourselves in our own bitterness. Focus on YOUR life, what YOU can do to reach your goals, and what kinds of resources (time, money, mental) you can allocate to them.


Savannah Steamer, Intern