Hey Everyone,
If you're part of the Singles community, whether Christian or not, we all know that at some point, our looks (and weight) are going to be a major consideration. No matter how Christian someone claims to be, looks, to some degree, matter, unless the person is blind. (And even then, I wonder what their standards are... For instance, would blind singles be more drawn/sensitive to qualities in voices other people might miss? But that's a subject for another time.)
Several years ago, I read a joke in a magazine about why single women were supposedly more fit than married women. If we extend it to include both men and women, it went something like this:
"Single people see what's in their refrigerator... and (not finding anything of interest,) go directly to bed. Married people see what's in their bed... and go directly to the refrigerator!" (Now this was just a joke -- please don't be offended, because we all know that there are exceptions to both sides!)
But this had me thinking... With so much emphasis placed on the importance of looks when dating, do single people feel more pressure to work on their weight and physical fitness?
Is there any truth to the saying, "Once someone gets married, they just let themselves go"? (I know, it varies widely for different people, but I'm just asking for sake of discussion here.) I had a friend who once said she "couldn't wait to get married" because then she could "eat whatever she wanted," but I think the opposite actually came true.
Her husband was a great guy who took on his own fair share of household responsibilities, so it actually gave her more time to work out and dedicate to fitness, which she enjoyed.
At any rate, I was just wondering how are CC audience feels about this. I know that as I'm getting older, I feel an intense pressure to try to get/stay in shape not only because of the possibility of finding someone, but in case I DON'T find someone, I know I need to stay as healthy as possible to remain self-reliant as long as I can.
What about the rest of you? All are welcome to answer! I'd be interested in hearing how our married friends feel about this topic, and how much pressure (or not) they feel to stay fit.
* As a single, do you think you feel more pressure to stay fit? Do you think that will change when/if you marry? Why or why not?
* As a married, do you feel more or less pressure to stay fit than when you were single? Is it true (in your experience,) that married people "let themselves go"?
* What changes are you wishing for/trying to make in your life to have a healthier lifestyle? (Whether married or single.)
I'm looking forward to hearing the discussion!
I'll be back to check in right after I "put in my time" (because it really does feel like a punishment) on the dreaded treadmill.
If you're part of the Singles community, whether Christian or not, we all know that at some point, our looks (and weight) are going to be a major consideration. No matter how Christian someone claims to be, looks, to some degree, matter, unless the person is blind. (And even then, I wonder what their standards are... For instance, would blind singles be more drawn/sensitive to qualities in voices other people might miss? But that's a subject for another time.)
Several years ago, I read a joke in a magazine about why single women were supposedly more fit than married women. If we extend it to include both men and women, it went something like this:
"Single people see what's in their refrigerator... and (not finding anything of interest,) go directly to bed. Married people see what's in their bed... and go directly to the refrigerator!" (Now this was just a joke -- please don't be offended, because we all know that there are exceptions to both sides!)
But this had me thinking... With so much emphasis placed on the importance of looks when dating, do single people feel more pressure to work on their weight and physical fitness?
Is there any truth to the saying, "Once someone gets married, they just let themselves go"? (I know, it varies widely for different people, but I'm just asking for sake of discussion here.) I had a friend who once said she "couldn't wait to get married" because then she could "eat whatever she wanted," but I think the opposite actually came true.
Her husband was a great guy who took on his own fair share of household responsibilities, so it actually gave her more time to work out and dedicate to fitness, which she enjoyed.
At any rate, I was just wondering how are CC audience feels about this. I know that as I'm getting older, I feel an intense pressure to try to get/stay in shape not only because of the possibility of finding someone, but in case I DON'T find someone, I know I need to stay as healthy as possible to remain self-reliant as long as I can.
What about the rest of you? All are welcome to answer! I'd be interested in hearing how our married friends feel about this topic, and how much pressure (or not) they feel to stay fit.
* As a single, do you think you feel more pressure to stay fit? Do you think that will change when/if you marry? Why or why not?
* As a married, do you feel more or less pressure to stay fit than when you were single? Is it true (in your experience,) that married people "let themselves go"?
* What changes are you wishing for/trying to make in your life to have a healthier lifestyle? (Whether married or single.)
I'm looking forward to hearing the discussion!
I'll be back to check in right after I "put in my time" (because it really does feel like a punishment) on the dreaded treadmill.
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