Everyone Has an Opinion — Why You Shouldn’t Let It Derail Your Fitness Journey

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Everyone Has an Opinion — Why You Shouldn’t Let It Derail Your Fitness Journey

By Saloni Sinha, Fittr Coach
#YouDoYou #MindsetMatters #FitnessWithSaloni #ConfidenceInFitness

Introduction: The Uninvited Opinions

No matter what you do — lift weights, follow a meal plan, lose weight, gain muscle, stay lean — people will talk.

They might say:

“You look weak.”
“You’ve become too bulky.”
“Why are you so obsessed with food?”
“Itna sab karne ke baad bhi farak nahi dikhta!”

Whether you’re doing your first push-up or prepping for a fitness photoshoot, the world always has something to say.

But here’s the truth: Most of these people aren’t walking in your shoes.

Everyone Sees Through Their Lens

Fitness Is Subjective

To a non-lifter, lifting 10 kg may seem “too much.”
To an advanced athlete, it’s just a warm-up.

To someone who doesn’t track food, a digital kitchen scale looks obsessive.
To a person focused on fat loss or muscle gain, it’s just data — like using a speedometer while driving.

👉 People respond to your actions based on their knowledge, experience, and comfort level.

So when someone says, “Why are you doing this?”,
what they’re often really saying is,
“I don’t understand it.”

Practical Ways to Protect Your Mindset

1. Stop Explaining Yourself to Everyone

You don’t owe anyone a justification for:

Carrying your meals
Saying no to junk
Skipping late-night parties for early workouts
Choosing health over convenience

Your lifestyle is yours.
Let your results speak. Not your defenses.

2. Build a Filter for Feedback

Here’s a simple rule:

Who is speaking?	Should you listen?
Qualified Coach	✅ Yes
Certified Nutritionist or Trainer	✅ Yes
Someone who has walked your path	✅ Maybe
Random friend, nosy relative, social media troll	❌ No

Constructive feedback helps. Casual criticism drains.
Learn the difference.

3. Reaffirm Your Goals Regularly

Whenever someone’s opinion rattles you, ask:

“What’s my goal? Why did I start this journey?”

Write it down.
Keep a vision board.
Revisit your “why” weekly.

This builds internal clarity and reduces dependence on external approval.

Real Examples — Different Lens, Different Comments

Situation	Perspective A	Perspective B
You lost 10 kg	“You look weak.”	“Wow, what discipline!”
You gained muscle	“You’ve become a pahalwaan.”	“Strong is the new sexy!”
You skip sugar	“Don’t be so rigid.”	“I wish I had that self-control.”
You log meals	“Too complicated.”	“Super methodical!”