Self Image
I was watching MTV while waiting for my NyQuil to kick in and I managed to catch their I Want a Famous Face program. This is a rather scary show. This is mainly because the self image issues that these people have are some of the very same ones I've fought for a long time. It's scary to think what can happen if one's own insecurities go unchecked.
I've seen this show a couple of times, and every time I do, I just can't seem to get it. People are willing to go through intense pain to change the way they look. And half the time, the gains aren't even that great. I can barely tell that any work was done. It's more like a really expensive placebo. The reason people seem more attractive is they are more confident.
I've found that confidence is what really makes people more attractive. I've known people who can seem totally unattractive one day, only to seem incredibly hot the next, and the only change they made was in their attitude. Bright, confident people are always sexy. It's just kind of how it goes.
One of the things that I can take pride in is knowing that I reacted differently to my own self image issues compared to these people. Instead of trying to resort to quick fix surgeries, I chose to work out. To naturally improve the way I look. I have earned the way I look now. I continue to work for it, but I can take great pride in that. It's not easy, and there are times I wish I didn't have to. But I can't. I can't stop because I know what will happen not only to my body, but my self image and confidence. This provides me with a lot of motivation for working out. It's how I maintain my drive. The thought of going back to that mental state is enough to keep me in the gym. I'm much happier where I am now. It's a much better place. It's just not an easy place to stay.
