Sunday, August 2, 2009
Show It, Flaunt It
Well, I'm going to talk about something sensitive here although it may not for certain people. I really find it weird and want to pose this question to all the health fanatics out there. What is the reason that motivated you to step into a gym? The most common answer will be that you want to build a stronger body. The 2nd common answer will be that you want to lose weight and look better. I'm going to talk about these answers and the people I met or came across that kinda proves them and also contradicts them at the same time.
One of my friends signed up for a fitness club membership back in 2008 and as far as I can see, he is showing results. Back then, when I asked him why he wanted to join the gym, he said he didn't want to look skinny. Not only his body changed, his fashion sense changed too. Recently, I complimented him on looking better and was trying to punch his abs for fun as I joked to him that I want to see how hard they were. I punched a couple of times and I dared him to show his abs off. Then he asked me this question. Why do I want to see them? At that moment, I was bewildered and of course embarrassed too. So, I like to pose this question. Why he did not want to show them? Because he felt they were not at their best? Or he was shy to a friend whom they had swam in the same pool and showered beside each other? Or it could be that his body looks confident but not his mentality?
Another common situation I faced with is when I met up with some people that at one glance, you know they're quite well built. And when I complimented them being well built, they would normally say they are not or not at their bests. Well, actually I'm not sure how normal people might see it but what they said might be insulting to them. If they are not fit or at their bests, it can mean normal people are worse than them. At least, I can see it's just an excuse. Then somehow, you would see photos of them showing their assets somewhere in cyberspace or even doing pectoral bouncing when trying to taunt a friend. All I can say to these group of people is....be humble. If you have it, flaunt it. Because I am not blind. LOL.
Then, there's this group of people I know who are very confident mentally and physically. I will see them showing up in body hugging clothes or tank tops or being an exhibitionist. In short, showing as much flesh as possible at anywhere possible. These people are not shy and share their knowledge of fitness through their experiences. And they don't mind being teased around like one of the same minded friends said to me before...if his abs can withstand my punches, it means he's training them well. Once, a friend pulled up his shirt to flaunt his abs when all I said was how many packs already...LOL.
In a summary, if you took all the pain and even money to transform yourself, why is there a need to be shy or afraid to show? Personally, I got motivated when I'm around well built people. Which explains my strange behaviour. I will get comments like asking if I am gay...which I really hope those people who ask me that question know the definition of being gay... It's definitely not a harassment but it's purely me admiring and complimenting. So, I'm sorry if anyone felt offended by my actions so far. LOL. I always remind myself that I can be well built too but it's usually my laziness that won me over...Hahaha...
On a side note, I met up with Shayn Phua! Finally, after so long, I thought he died...LOL. In case, anyone wonders...yes...he's my secondary school classmate who is also famous for his theme song for the local movie Chicken Rice Wars and of course his role as a flirt in Spin which was a local teen drama series on Channel 5. Oh, he happened to be quite an exhibitionist back then. XD
Posted by Kairyu at 11:51 PM
