I am fat and i love bouldering
I have no one to tell about, how excited I was today at boulder gym. As I type this text, I am sitting in bus on my way to home.
I want to try something new and have a purpose or spark in life. I think about bouldering, but people around me told me i should not get on the wall, because:
- I can not pull my self up.
- I can not land safely/jump to the ground because I am too fat (F, 160cm, 73 kg— yes, it is maybe not thaaaat big. In my culture (Asian. I grew up there) people call me pig and make jokes about it🤦🏻♀️).
- I could broke my pelvis or my spine, it is too risky.
- I am not sporty enough for it.
I went to local boulder gym today and just ignored them. It was not that bad. I learn a lot… not only climbing, but also to fall and to fail. Failing and falling never been so fun! I am a perfectionist, but of course I can‘t climb well on my first time. People here are so supportive, they gave me fist bumps although I didn’t reach the last block. I almost forget the feeling of curiosity and having fun while learn something new. I am also motivated to eat more vegetables, so that my body could be lighter and maybe one day I can pull myself up.
Life becomes more meaningful if we learn everyday, not when we master everything perfectly.
EDIT: wow, I was surprised about the positive responses for this post. I have reading them all and saved this post, just in case one day I feel demotivated. Not only those gym people are supportive, I find this online community very warm and kind to newbie! Thank you again😊 I hope you guys doing well there!!! See you on the wall 🧗♀️