And the same goes for guys...although more easily accepted by society now in general the reality is i still get looked at like some kind of freak...even in the gym setting by other members. People try to dissuade us and it only strengthens our resolve to achieve our goals. The public may not understand but we only ask for acceptance, tolerance and please stop asking "how much steroids do you take". Unless you want me to ask you "so how much junk food do you eat?" lol. great post as always.
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Indeed! Over on my blog, I have dedicated this entire week as a focus on women and their involvement in the fitness lifestyle. Yesterday's entry was just way too involved and long to post here (word count of 2100+!!!) with many different pictures. So I just left the link for that one. I consider that to be my magnum opus... even though I still have so much life left ahead of me.Originally Posted by Delt King
I am a huge proponent for and supporter of the women's side of this sport and women training in general. I have been extremely outspoken about it in the past on various forums, and those who know me well know exactly where I stand on it and why.
I am glad you liked it! Thank you! Writing was always my other original passion, starting right about the time (maybe just a short, unmeasurable bit before martial arts). I post at least one entry a day to my blog. Some days, if I have time, two. I love to write, and will write about anything. Having the blog lets me do it.
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By the way... how long does it take before I have access to a signature line here?
April 11, 2012
In tandem with yesterday’s blog entry about how and why women get into weight lifting and the pursuit of the fitness lifestyle, today brings the insight as to what one receives from their labor and dedication to themselves. Just as there are comments and questions regarding why a woman would train with a purpose, there is the same insincere inquisitiveness surrounding what a woman would “get” from it.
Think about this: In taking this journey into lifting, proper nutrition, regimentation, and persistence, you come to spend a lot of time reflecting within yourself, really getting to know and understand more about how you think, why you do what you do, and why you want to go wherever you want to go. You discover feelings and ideas about yourself that you never knew before, or would have even thought to exist. You find out what you are made of, how much you can take, how much you are willing to give, how much you actually mean to yourself. You may think you know yourself, but you come to find out that it really is like opening a new book which you have never seen before. And this book has no end yet. It is up to you to write it. And so, in the many various lives of the women who have undertaken the pursuit of their own best physical excellence, what they “get” from their passion is oftentimes far more valuable and holds much more worth than the muscle that they gain from their diligence.
Being physically stronger is one thing that appeals to many women. Who could not use a little more strength in their lives? If they are goal driven, following a carefully constructed and detailed training and nutrition regimen is the appeal, with the payday not being what was gained from it, but the mere satisfaction of setting a goal, having a plan, following through, and completing the task. I have come to understand that some see it as a character building opportunity, making themselves stronger and better as a person by developing a strong and able body that runs like a well oiled machine. Others still use the approach to consistency, the attention to detail that is required, the repetitive processes of all that is necessary, and blend that into other areas of their life, thereby enriching and enhancing the quality of their life overall. Here also, the benefits are numerous, endless. And what it really amounts to is that in one’s pursuit of their goal, whatever the reason(s) may be, the end result and the by-products of the journey will be intense on a personal level. Perhaps even a level that someone on the outside looking in would not ever be able to fully understand or associate with. But realize that what she “gets” out of training like that is good for her, in her own way. Do you have to agree with it? No, certainly not. Just be aware that what drives you to do what you do, she has that same something to do what she does, and she intends to get what is coming to her.
She does not need permission to do as she pleases. She does not need acceptance. Chances are, she probably could not care less what anyone thinks of her and her efforts. But what she, and anyone else needs, is the opportunity to be themselves and to become more of themselves, without interruption, or dissuading. Everyone wants to grow (some literally, some figuratively, some both… the pun is not intended, but it does fit!!), and no one should be made to feel badly or inferior for it.
This is the type of thing that keeps many women from making what is guaranteed to be a promising change in their lives. Between the sneers and jeers of the societal norm, colleagues, and even so-called “close friends”, the argument for good physical health and appearance for women gets overshadowed very easily. You reading this right now, if you are a woman, maybe you have even felt something similar to this at some point, or still do? I can tell you now that there is absolutely nothing wrong with this pursuit.
Every woman deserves to lead a healthy and sound life. However they do it is just that: however they do it. If that involves a shift in lifestyle that will bring her the peace of mind and body that she wants, then she should. If you have been part of the vicious cycle of decrying and bemoaning of a woman training in the gym, please reconsider. You have no idea of what you would potentially be putting a stop to.
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Welcome to CBB btw
Thank you!!50
Welcome to CBB btw
April 11, 2012
Another fairly lengthy one here, because I am notorious for being long on words...
http://absolutebesttraining.com/?p=667
Brandon...I have to say your posts are awesome and you have hit it on the head several times here.
Keep it rolling......
Thank you so much. I sincerely appreciate that. Dawn will tell you that I do not really speak a lot, unless I just have to. She probably wonders what is going on in my head because I say so little. The majority of what I write is a direct reflection of what is going on up there, and I am happy to share!!
April 13, 2012
Today's blog entry. Does it actually top Monday's? I am not sure, but I think it just might!
http://absolutebesttraining.com/?p=675
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