Disclaimer: To anyone that has used or sells this product, I am not knocking your lifestyle. I am simply saying it is not for me.
Hey, guess what? I am overweight. I know, you are freaking SHOCKED that I am not 5'8" and 150 pounds. But for real. Because I have a little extra fluff, I get approached weekly by various Beach Body coaches to join their 21 day challenge and change my life for the better. There are a few issues that I have with this concept.
1. I don't recall asking for your help.
I am well aware that I am overweight. I have known since I was in the fifth grade and my dad called me fat for the first time (he's such a peach). I have been told by my doctor, as well as the simple act of looking in the mirror everyday, along with having to angle my selfie appropriately to make sure I don't have 55 chins. Trust me, I know that I should probably lose weight. What I don't understand is why people target me specifically to do that. I haven't put out a cry on any form of social media asking for help and I find it insulting that you feel the need to seek me out and ask multiple times. The answer is no.
2. That crap is hella expensive
I live paycheck to paycheck and I can't afford the startup cost for that. I can buy my own fruits and vegetables and make my own healthy meals. I don't need to put them in some weird containers and only eat that. I don't want to drink a shake to replace a meal and I don't really care how many nutrients are in it.
3. I don't want to help you make money
I understand that this program is helping tons of people lose weight and feel better about themselves, but guess what else? It also makes the coaches a crap ton of money. Good for you, but you are drawing on people's insecurities to cushion your own pocket.
4. 21 days won't undo a lifetime of poor eating habits
I understand that the concept is that it takes 21 days to form a habit, so you do the program for 21 days. However, I was raised making poor eating choices, using food as a crutch, and eating whenever and whatever I wanted to. 21 days is not going to undo 25 years of that. There is no possible way. I would have to do the program like 10 times in order to actually make it stick in my brain.
5. I can, in fact, do this on my own
I am fully capable of eating healthy, working out, and taking care of myself. I don't need a coach, a shake, or a regimented program in order to do it. All I need is cheap produce from Aldi, some lean protein, and an amazing support system. All of which I currently have.
So, I beg you, before you approach me again about joining your next challenge, just don't. I am not, nor will I ever be, interested in this latest fad.
