To review this little lesson we have to revert back to the days of adolescence when we stood outside the ring or beautiful people. This small band of self appointed entitled brats seemed to always have more of everything. Just name the items we lacked and all that they possessed. More than that, the “in crowd” seemed hell bent on destroying anybody that could not compete with them. We seemed to always be in their cross hairs as targets of derision and scorn. But, the worst is when you became the butt of their jokes and they were glad to see you stumble so they could make fun of you.
But, this was a long time ago. In this world of bodybuilding, especially as we get older some new opponents have arisen. Let’s just call them “the crowd that wants but won’t.”
When you start training there is so much to learn and no results ever show up quickly enough. So, we labor in obscurity trying not to be detected. Then, slowly the body starts to change in new and wonderful ways. It’s no longer so easy to hide the transformation. Schizophrenia takes over. We want to talk about it and wear those cool new clothes and look better. The other side of you says, “hide so I do not get judged.”
The most common comment or refrain from close friends and family goes something like this, “Be careful. We don’t want you to get hurt.” or another one that crashes on the deck of our new boat is, “I don’t know why you need to do that any way?” or the best one is, “You’re always trying to big things so maybe people will like you better.”
Just remember that in a rough and tumble world the green eye monsters of jealousy and envy will be ever present. These monsters, if you listen to them, can derail all that you set out to do. Just be aware and wary.
Finally, know that when you step into the lime light of transformational change in the arena of bodybuilding “the crowd that wants but won’t” are just waiting for you to fail so they can trumpet the words, “I TOLD YOU SO!” This is our time to disappoint their self-projected prediction of your failure. This is our time, not theirs. Disappointment belongs to the critics who possess jealousy and envy as their calling cards.
Take great care of yourselves. Until next time!……Doug
Six Pack and Senior 