\nAnti-oxidants in food (but not in supplement form) destroy free radicals, which helps prevent DNA damage, but doesn\u2019t repair it once it occurs.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n
You may have noticed I have a very unique ability to help people. I\u2019m straightforward about the behaviors they need to change to improve their lives and achieve permanent weight loss. People who are open-minded do take my suggestions into consideration. They like me, and these are the people by whom I want to be liked.<\/p>\n
On the other hand, other people don\u2019t like my approach and criticize my writing. This is one type of rejection that I get. Some people simply don\u2019t like my personality because I\u2019m too \u201cpositive.\u201d Also in the past I had many friends who I used to hang out with, and now they also reject me. They don\u2019t approve of the steps I decided to take to achieve freedom. Yet I don\u2019t blame them. I think I\u2019m nuts. I am OCD and very persistent. I love commitment. I take risky and unique chances that many won\u2019t take.<\/p>\n
Sometimes when I get rejected, it makes me wonder how I can fit in everyone\u2019s life. I get some pain being rejected by others. But that is not possible. People either love me or dislike me.<\/p>\n
I would need to adopt behaviors that don\u2019t support my values to be accepted by many, and then conflict would enter my life, pushing away all the people who are helping me succeed. The reality is that most people will never help me succeed. They only take energy away from me. I only want to be accepted by those who contribute positively in my life.<\/p>\n
I don\u2019t think there is anything wrong with others\u2019 lives. They like their lives. The only issue is that we don\u2019t share specific values and behaviors anymore. Rhino packs are made up of rhinos and lion packs of lions. We share different values and behaviors. Many rejected even Mother Teresa and Gandhi when they were helping people to win their freedom and be pain free.<\/p>\n
Nevertheless, I have followers who like to be heard, hugged, motivated and pushed. These people love me, as I love them. We feed each other positive energy and encourage each other to get to our goals. When we relapse, we support each other. We teach each other good habits. We empathize and find the best in each other. This is my herd, and I depend on them, just like I depend on myself.<\/p>\n
Let me get to the point: There is a price we all have to pay to be able to achieve our dreams. There is always pain before our pleasure. Rejection is part of the price. We can\u2019t make everyone happy. We can only understand who we are and give our best to everyone. We will be accepted by the people who have the same values and goals.<\/p>\n
Weight loss is a goal, and I bet you are reading this article because you want to get there. Your journey will be easy and more fulfilling if you decide to choose the right people by whom you want to be accepted. I know you may be thinking that you don\u2019t want to be rejected by certain friends, but if they practice behaviors that will ultimately sabotage your effort, you have to make the decision that\u2019s best for you. You can\u2019t serve two masters.<\/p>\n
It is important to be clear in your values and stay grounded even though many people are against your values. This does not mean that you need to ignore people. This means that you are very careful in choosing the people with whom you spend time, and you respect their decisions even though they don\u2019t respect yours.<\/p>\n
Rejection will always be there, but the pain of it will affect you only if you let it. The question is, what is more important, your true happiness, goals and achievements or trying to be liked by everyone?<\/p>\n
Accepting the price of rejection to help yourself achieve your goal is a small price that you have to pay in life. In the long run, you will be happier from the pleasure you will get by being accepted by the right people who support you and by achieving your weight loss and other goals.<\/p>\n
Leave the crows behind and fly as high as possible. Your life depends on it.<\/p>\n
Sandro Torres is owner of Custom Body Fitness in Carbondale and Glenwood Springs and author of the books \u201cLose Weight Permanently\u201d and \u201cFinding Genuine Happiness.\u201d His column appears on the second Monday of the month.<\/p>\n
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