Testy People

[LBTC]

And for me, all of the stories of riding and fitness and achievement alternate between jealousy and reminiscing, usually followed by the thought that this situation is temporary - once I figure out what my body needs to keep this disease in check, then I can get back on the path to fitness.

*sigh*

But I am so happy I was there once, so I know that I can do it...

Hugs and butterflies,
~T~

[Crankin]

I haven't had vehement reactions to my cycling; it's just this one person who definitely has "issues" of her own. It's just that she WAS a very close friend. Everyone at work thinks it's cool that I commute. Most people don't understand how I can do all this cycling, but they don't get mean! There are tons of cyclists in my area, so it is not unusual.

[missymaya]

I don't face a lot of people who become jealous when I mention my cycling or eating habits. Actually, recently, the people I've talked with express how they want to become more healthy and I try to give them positive feedback on that decision. Hey any exercise, whether it be cycling, swimming, running, etc. is better than none and couple that with eating right, your health should improve.
The only people that give me any grief are my parents. My mom just starting riding with my grandfather, a couple of miles, pretty slow, everyday, which I think is great and she just started weight watchers. My father doesn't do anything because "he has no time"and eats and drinks whatever is the "best" also known as the rich fatty foods and alcohol. Whenever I see them and they ask about my cycling, of course I respond with my most recent adventures and what I plan on doing. They then compare me to one of their friends who supposedly competed at the top level and had a $10,000 bike that he just sold and all of this other crap. I've had enough of it. I'm not this guy (who by the way, have never met at any of the group rides or anywhere for that matter), I don't have a $1,000 bike and I don't compete (as of yet, but very soon I hope) and I'm not a pro; don't compare me to him. It's like they don't even listen to me, even though they asked about my cycling; they just want to look better. What the F!

[RoadRaven]

It's like they don't even listen to me, even though they asked about my cycling... What the F!

Just be strong in yourself.
It is hard when we don't get positive acknowledgment from family or friends.
We believe in you MissMaya... if thats any consolation.