Common misconception being fit

[Plate Rape]

A common misconception or a myth of being a fit man in today’s society is, especially in business and at work is if your fit then other men or people will respect you and see your hard work and discipline and treat you more positively because of it. I’m here to tell you that is complete bull crap. The reality is other men will treat you like crap because they see you as a threat and test you because they are jealous of you. If you’re just beginning this fitness journey be prepared for this. I’m sure there’s other veterans in here that can attest to this and tell some stories.
As I was making this post, I realize that I am not entirely correct on this misconception that there is a small minority of men, especially in my case, older men that will treat you more positively because of your aesthetics, but in my experience that is the minority.

 

[Meetketchup]

Completely disagree based on my life experiences.

I will speak in my fields of high-end real estate and sales that being fit it is an immediate flex, and people will tend to be intimidated by it. Combine that with confidence with a bit of cockiness and you enter each encounter with a plus already in your corner.

First impressions are everything and in today's society of obesity and people out of shape having low self-esteem, it's a win.

 

[Chemicalreaction]

Completely disagree based on my life experiences.

I will speak in my fields of high-end real estate and sales that being fit it is an immediate flex, and people will tend to be intimidated by it. Combine that with confidence with a bit of cockiness and you enter each encounter with a plus already in your corner.

First impressions are everything and in today's society of obesity and people out of shape having low self-esteem, it's a win.

This

 

[OlePhart]

I wouldn't call myself a "bodybuilder". I came here initially for biohacking because of health issues. I'm not a shining example of "fit" but since I've been here I have a made a good bit of improvement from where I was. People notice and some say something about it. I've had the opportunity on several occasions to have lengthy in depth discussions with people about their health and some, not all, have buckled down and changed the way they live. I won't lie, that I could make a difference because of the way I live makes me feel great. I've had nothing but positive experiences since I started this journey so, not being argumentative, I would have to disagree. That's MY experience so far.

 

[Omoplata]

First impressions are everything and in today's society of obesity and people out of shape having low self-esteem, it's a win.

I literally have seen how obese people are looked over at companies. It’s vindicating.

 

[Nood]

I feel they just look at me and assume I’m on steroids

 

[Swilly91]

I feel they just look at me and assume I’m on steroids

Me, every time I walk past you

 

[Meetketchup]

I literally have seen how obese people are looked over at companies. It’s vindicating.

It happens all the time. Better looking/in shape people are more likely to get a position than the contrary. This is basic stuff.

 

[Big_Jimmy434]

Completely disagree based on my life experiences

Ditto.

I've been on both ends of the spectrum and I completely disagree with the original "misconception." I work in a position where I manage construction professionals, and I can attest that being in shape commands more respect. The tons of research also supports this.

It really sounds more like they just dont respect you in general.

 

[elit3keraed]

Only time I’ve EVER been looked at negatively for being fit is by the some fat, nutty rainbow haired alphabet mafia “everything that I don’t have or agree with is fascist” types (i live in Cali soooo)


When I can back from disability, my coworkers gave me shit cuz I was skinny (170 at 6’1 is anorexic basically lol) but it was in good fun cuz they were all 50lbs heavier than when I left lol. Blew up to 200 and they constantly talk to me and ask me questions.

Got a few guys who are actually losing weight and trying to do better and have openly admitted they “blame” me (we get offered a LOT of free food at our job by customers so 70% of our team is other obese or on their way to obese so it’s just “part of the job”)


Sucks that your experience is negative OP but I’d look at the type of folks who are giving you these experiences because I’d wager either A…they’re not people ANYONE wants to be around with to begin with…the bitter and miserable types who hate everything…or B it’s not your level of fit that’s the problem it’s something else and they’re just using your fitness as a scapegoat goat