Why is it that everyone else is perfect and I’m not? Well, neither are they really. It just seems that way sometimes.

The pursuit of perfection is a hopeless one. It just doesn’t exist. And I think its time that we all understand that fact. Especially those among us who are fitness enthusiats who are sculpting our bodies, honing them into a perceived state of perfection. I think we, I willingly include myself, stand a distinct chance of driving ourselves crazy by establishing wrong expectations that simply force us into addictive rather than productive behavior.

Yea, I’m gunning for “perfection”. I have an image in my head that I want to see in the mirror one day. I’ll admit it. Some days, I look around me and it seems I have to work twice as hard for less results than the average guy. And it makes me nuts. I wonder if I will ever get into the physical condition I so eagerly pursue and envision. Probably not. Is my dream any less worthy a pursuit? I don’t think so. It’s just about maintaining perspective while dreaming the dream. It’s about realistic goals and expectations. And I have to constantly check in to make sure mine are in line.

Sure, some may call me addicted. I am in ways. Yet, I am genuinely trying to be real. I think I know my weaknesses and I believe I am willing to man up and face them. Evenso, I have a dream. I’m just going to try to maintain a balance…at least one that works for me. I’ll keep working to attain the dream, but I’ll also make the effort to look in the mirror and be proud of my acheivements and even my imperfections.

My advice  tonight…Be real in your ideals and goals but dare to dream as well.