I Got It From The Gym

For those that don't know me personally, I'm a fairly stocky guy. I have been most of my life. Stocky to the point strangers will ask me if I played football just because I look like I should have. Well, I didn't play football, I am naturally gifted with big bones and a very healthy appetite. Most people were amazed at the amount of confidence I had despite my size. Trust me when I say, faking it until you make it actually works.

There were times, up until recently, where I would lie about liking clothes because I knew they wouldn't look good on me. Sad but true. For a long time I had no confidence. I was good at lying about it though. But now things have changed and I'm feeling really good about myself. Due mainly to the fact I've started going to the gym. That place is magical for me. I hate working out, but I love going to the gym. Seeing other people on their journey of weight loss and gain gives me motivation and confidence to attain my own goals.

This might sound weird, but I didn't really try to pursue writing until going there. I didn't because I was always concerned about rejection. And being in the gym helped me realized that we are all just people. Flesh and blood. Some with souls and others without, but that's another post. Anyway, I've learned cannot be afraid of the word, 'no' because we all struggle somewhere. So no matter the source of your confidence, take it and run with it.