Second July

03 December 2008

Fugly arms

I don't know whether it's right or wrong to have chosen to gym. Obviously, I've changed quite a bit physcially. I couldn't even do 5 push-ups pre-Sg. Post-Sg, I could do more than that. And that, I see as a great personal improvement.

Should I be proud of it? I know I am, very much, inside. The first time someone complimented on my physique was at Sg. It was weird, really, considering that time I haven't started gymming, so that was purely due to basketballing. What's even weirder is that I was really pleased with what she said. I think that's what get me started on gymming.

The second time round of compliment was from my aunt. Again, call me weird or whatever, was really happy when she noticed and asked if I've been gymming. Not only that, she thought I looked better and healthier.

But then, it's really discouraging when your mom tells you what not to do at the gym. Yes, I felt ashamed when she was discussing with one of her friends how gymming, especially doing weights, would make us ladies' shoulders broader and hence, fugly.

Yes, I know it's not lady-like when you want to build muscles. It's not normal to see the average girl with arms bigger than the rest of the guys she hangs out with. But so what? I'm healthier. I feel better than ever. I appreciate the compliments very much. I feel this great positive urge to gym right after exams. I've happily made a commitment to keep in shape.

Should I be worrying bout the size of my arms? I don't know.

Labels: The Athlete

posted by: JYLing @ 11:51 PM

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