everyone in my office thinks im a freak. despite the fact that I look like a bastarnae brigand on any given day, I eat really healthy and look really in shape. This bothers people. Im never the type to speak my mind on health and fitness out of no where, but people will ask questions like "why do you always eat yogurt for breakfast?" "why so much protein?" "do you really need to eat that much fruit?" and always in an accusative tone as though it bothers them.
I also have an immense nutrition and exercise science knowledge, and share it whenever asked. This also weirds people out a bit.
Im an american...
so all this together suggests to me that in my culture, its absurd to do anything you dont
have to do. I try to convince people that yes, for the last 2 million years your body has adapted to this sort of lifestyle, so you
have to do this to keep from degenerating. People in American culture are 100% out of sight - out of mind. In addition, doing anything that is slightly against the norm, will result in some negative reinforcement. People dont like the idea that they might not be living their life perfectly, so have to respond with comments like "oh youre just uptight, you dont know how to enjoy life, just loosen up and live a little," often the kind of people who thing "living a little" includes late night TV and weekend trips to O'Mallys Irish Pub for white financial douches. Ah im letting the negativity out.
Basically i think people are naturally inclined to disassociate from anything they feel is not the norm. Exercise and nutrition (oddly enough) are far from the norm in the USA. Thus, yes, I am labeled the office "weirdo."
Im comfortable with it knowing I can bench press any two of em at the same time
