posted Sat, 06/01/2013 - 16:23
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Are we Narcissistic
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I've been trying to figure out what makes us push, change, transform our bodies the way we do?
Is it narcissism, egotism? possibly insecurity? are we alpha males and females? do we do it for the opposite sex?
are we simply superficial?? or does it come from a healthier place inside us all??
what is the common thread the runs though us all?
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Nothing wrong with being old school! I am too.. Great post! Keep em coming.
First off, great post! Knowing myself I would say for sure all of the above listed reasons. I know that it was both my ego and insecurities that drove me to become a Navy SEAL as well as a professional fighter and so so many other endeavors. The funny thing about insecurity is that it comes from being self centered because if we didn't center on our self we wouldn't be obsessed and therefore constantly not being satisfied with the way we are or look.
For me after achieving all of the goals that set for myself I realized that none of them took away my ego or insecurities. What did start to put those traits into submission was the belief that none of it matters because it is an illusion. People will always care more about how they look then how I look. They will also always be more into their success then mine. And since I was trying to look, act and be what I thought was great so that I would garnish the envy and praise of others, I realized it would never happen. Then I became free to do the things I love without being mastered by my vanity, ego, and insecurities. Like I said not mastered but not completely cured either ;)
Just my own self diagnosis, but I could be way off too lol.
That was extremely deep and insightful! thank you
No thank you pretty lady, this is a great topic for here imo:)
Definitely narcissism!!! In fact I cant wait until tomorrow.....I get prettier every day!
lmao omg! thank god for mirrors huh
Wow! What a great question
Exercise is it's own addiction.
For me I just want to look good naked!
+1
lmao oh god i admit i do too!
you found the right audience for this question..... THIS is why it so awesome to have women on the forum....
aw thats sweet thank you...i have to say 99% of the men on this site make us women feel welcome and appreciated
Partially. Some more than others. But over all, it's about function for me. Being in tip top physical condition at all times and ready for anything. Strength, speed, mobility, but most of all , health. Doesn't hurt to look bad ass tho!
well you def look bad ass!
I'm narcissistic and proud of it lol.
I like ice cream and twizzlers and reese's peanut butter cups and twix bars and snickers bars etc. etc.I have cut out or cut way way back on those things due to my problems with high blood sugar.lol It's gotten much better as I have leaned out.So,I guess it would be for health.But as soon as I am lean enough,I'm going to take a day and eat nothing but junk food!YEEHA
you are joking that you have high blood sugar but eat ice cream and twizzlers lol i hope
I have those things seldom now.My blood sugar levels have gotten much better since I have leaned out.
I want to live forever, or at least to 125.
And not that frail, drool cup, scooter riding, 125... a virile 125 chasing woman half my age - Damn those 65 year old women are hot!
Well, that's my retirement plan in a nutshell... a 5 time widower -he outlived them all.
well im gonna be one of those hot 65 year old women! lol
I think and feel that all the above apply to this question. In my case I push myself so hard because I desire a better appearance. Training makes my body feel good and let's call a spade a spade.....getting looks from the ladies is a major motivational factor. Im married and we enjoy the gym together as well. Great post!!!!! +1
i must admit it is nice being able to turn a few heads