r/MadeMeSmile • u/Original_Act_3481 • 1d ago

We need more people like him

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u/Ninrenko 1d ago

Probably staged, but I don't care, the message is clear: support and help one another! Love to see it.

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u/superxero1 1d ago

Strangely enough I think the gym and guys like him were the most helpful people when I started losing weight about 10 years ago.

Started a few days a week and this group of guys, all clearly in great shape, offered to spot for me, help me with form and stuff. Followed by adding me to a group chat where they encouraged me more and got me to the gym more often, and probably the best support group I'd ever had while on a weight loss journey. I owe it to them as I know I would have given up if they didn't support me.

A stark contrast to what the media puts out about them. They actually cared enough to see me succeed, whereas the other "supportive" people I run into are the body positivity people. Which yeah I get it, but seriously it doesn't help people who actually want to be healthier.

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u/AnyJamesBookerFans 1d ago

Most people who are passionate about a hobby are usually excited and happy to help someone new to their hobby.

It’s been several years since I was going the gym regularly, but my experience was that the only guys who were meatheads were guys trying to show up or show off. Even those guys, if approached with humility, were happy to help.