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  This is why I stopped. I realized all the work I was putting into it was primarily about getting positive reactions from others. It was a very hollow experience.
context: "It is a shame for a man to grow old without seeing the beauty and strength of which his body is capable" - Socrates >
  
  it's almost become the man equivalent of putting on makeup >
  
  If only a respectable physique and decent powerlifting total were that easy.
  Really an outward display of your discipline >
  
  Such an idiotic take. I go to the gym and lift weights because I want a body I'm happy with. Other people have nothing to do with it. I have no interest in dating or sex, and it's not like I walk around shirtless seeking attention. >
  
  Good mindset. A lot of people don't share your views 👍 >
  
  I agree partially. those who have a huge ego are not cool, not even us gym bros like them we don't believe in being cocky and looking down at others rather we believe helping beginners and lifting up others around us is best BUT a lot of people go to the gym just to look good, i would argue MOST people go to the gym to look good and there's nothing wrong with that, seeing growth and improvement in yourself is so good for you in so many ways so that part i disagree with. >
  
  My motives: 90% mental and physical health, 10% lookin good naked. >
  
  It IS a good reason, and because you can't understand it doesn't make it not a good reason. Vanity isn't immoral. Vanity doesn't equal narcissism. You can be vain and be a good person. Being healthy isn't inherently moral, either. >
  
  I think it's fine for folks to want to workout to feel more comfortable and happy with their bodies. Of course, like most things, it can reach a level that becomes obsessive and unhealthy but that's not the case for everyone. 
  At the same time, I think our messaging our exercise is all screwed up. Growing up, I always viewed exercise (going to the gym, specifically) as both punishment and as something that I was supposed to do because it would make me look good. I played sports in high school which never felt like exercise to me because I enjoyed it so much and I didn't have to worry about what I looked like. Just go to YouTube, every workout video promises you a "flat tummy", "six pack", or a "lifted booty". It can be difficult to view exercise as good for our health when it's so often centered around aesthetics. I just want to workout for the sake of my health and moving my body rather than to achieve some certain appearance. >
  
  Why? If you're getting healthy and being a better version of yourself, what does your reasoning matter? >
  
  If that's the reason for then to be healthy so what. The reason doesn't matter just the outcome