As an athlete, there are some things that you might hear, but these are 15 short phrases that easily come to mind when I think of things non-athletes have said to me.

1. "Anyone can play your sport."

If that was true, there would be no pro anything.

2. "You look tired."

Yes, yes, I am. I just worked out for two hours and now have to go to 5 hours worth of classes and another workout.

3. "Do you wear anything besides athletic clothing?"

We wear it because we are always on the move. We do not always have time to change.

4. "You can look like a girl?"

Yes, I can still dress up. I do have that capability.

5. "Why do you sweat so much?"

I do not know, maybe because I am working my a** off.

6. "Why can you never go out?"

Well, there is the 48 hour rule and because I cannot move.

7. "Why do you always wear your hair in an updo?"

It is easy, stylish, and requires no effort.

8. "Why are you walking like that?"

You are lucky I can move at all, let me see you do what I did these past few days.

9. "Where did that bruise come from?"

I am not quite sure; possibly a ball or another human being.

10. "Why do you have so many empty water bottles?"

Hydration, people. It is not as easy as it may seem.

11. "Nice tan lines."

Yeah, thanks. I worked really hard to achieve these.

12. "Why do you always wear a headband?"

So I don’t look like I have a lion’s mane.

13. "Why are you always going to bed early?"

I wake up at 6 everyday; what time do you wake up again?

14. "Why do your feet smell?"

They are stuck inside sweaty sneakers or cleats for at least 2 hours a day.

15. "Why are you so muscular?"

Sorry I am fit, sorry I look like this because I am an athlete, sorry I do not look like the rest of you.

Actually, I am not sorry. I am proud of what I look like and I enjoy being able to look however I want. So, before you question my style or body type or anything, think and realize that we live two different lives and lifestyles. So, thank you for consideration and think twice next time.