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I don't think this is a matter of jealousy. It's a matter of conformity. You are different, at least in regards to your bodybuilding dedication, hence you fellow workers "whip you with their displeasure".
The stereotype for bodybuilders
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He's not asking for their validation. My interpretation of what he is saying is that he just wants to be let alone for his choices and go about his workday.
They aren't total strangers either. These are coworkers he spends 8+ hours a day with. Honestly would you sit in a room for 8+ hours a day wanting to listen to coworkers routinely mock you for personal choices? Being in the presence of that kind of irritating hostility will reduce productivity in the workplace in general even if not on a personal level.
magman1
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The balls on them to rip on me, when the sole reason I look like this is b/c of extreme dedication to myself, yet NEVER taking away from my efforts at work....and as somebody said earlier, it IS a form of discrimination, and it is okay to be open about it...I wake up at 5:30am so I can go to the gym and work out and be at my desk from 8-who knows when...and then two days a week, I take CFA class from 6pm - 11...and these fat fucks have the balls to laugh and mock me!
Bro, it's jealousy, plain and simple. They mock you because they wish they had your dedication. Everyone talks about wanting to be in better shape, etc., but very few (out in the real world) actually DO something about it.
I worked with a bunch of guys that used to make fun of how much I ate (breaking out meals or a shake every couple hours at work). I had a mini fridge under my desk loaded with food and water all the time.
They made fun of the way I walked. They would mock me by exaggerating my walk by sticking their arms way out, puffing out their chests, swaying their shoulders, and taking long, wide strides.
They would throw up a bicep flex (ala. Lestat style) when they would see me coming. They'd talk like Ahh-nuld when they would imitate my talking (no I don't have an Austrian accent).
Fuck, you name it...I've probably experienced it.
I never got mad. I'd laugh and join in the fun. They asked me if I could walk "normal" once. I said, "show me 'normal' - what do you mean?" One of them walked, and I tried to imitate him. I squeezed my arms down at my side, slouched forward, slumping my shoulders, narrowed my gait (walk), and walked a few feet. They laughed and said to "never mind". They said I looked stupid trying to walk like that.
Funny thing is, they would all ask me questions from time to time about diet, supplements occasionally, training (what little they did). They'd tell me they wanted to lose XX pounds or inches from their waist, then ask how to do it.
Relax bro. You can't control them. You can only control you. Gotta let that stuff just roll off your back. Laugh with them. Make fun of yourself along with them. Wouldn't it be better to get along with the people you spend 8+ hours a day with, 5 days a week?
magman1
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It's not something that bothers me b/c it irks me b/c I know that it is done b/c they don't have the dedication to do so...but in an industry where intelligence is key, you know the stereotype is there that b/c someone is a gym rat, brains can't go along with that, and we all know that's not true!
A stereotype perpetuated by the ignorant. Look at Arnold and Franco. Cutler has a pretty savvy business mind.
Probably the most intellectual BB'er of all time is Nasser el Sonbaty. Dude has 3 Masters degrees and is fluent in 7 languages. He was a hell of a BB'er too. Placed in the top 3 in 33 of 66 pro contests. He was well ahead of his time as a BB'er too. In the 90's he was 275-285 lbs ripped on stage at 5'11". Bigger than Cutler and Coleman, with a smaller waist too. He still walks around at 300+ lbs with abs, and hasn't competed since '02.
The guy would put your "intelligent" co-workers to shame. As should you. Actions speak louder than words. Get your CFA, and put those guys and their careers in your rearview mirror, as you move on to bigger and better. Maybe one day they'll be working for you!
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