Why Would You Tri? Negative People

Seriously, it is their way of justifying their non-athletic traits.  If it is easy to make an excuse as to why they will not do it, they won't feel so bad about it .....

Just ask them if they'd like to join you and that it could really help them out throughout their whole life.  If they continue to argue/discredit/negatively impact then just tell them that you don't like to surround yourself with naysayers and that they can have a good day somewhere else.

There are enough people out there that support the athlete that they don't need to be around the people that don't.

I do have to say some of the new Dorito flavors are pretty good though.  I just dont keep up on tabs via Dorito Beat.

I think they do it so they feel better about sitting on the couch and not exercising.  I don't understand why insulting someone else makes them feel better about themselves, but that certainly seems to be the case.

I try to not let it bother me.  If I cared about what everyone else thought, I probably wouldn't do anything.  I completely understand the frustration as I don't get why people think they can judge other people's lives. 

Something about a Jerkstore?  Manboobs? Are those too insulting?  Seriously, my best 'comeback' is to hit my goals and keep growing in this sport.  I have made a pretty good life for myself using others doubts as fuel.  As someone said, if it gets too obnoxious and they dont get it and have problems, time to find new friends.  By achieving more, Mr Too Old is proving this person wrong.  By being a good parent, you are proving them wrong.  Etc, etc, etc. 

“Thank you for the input.  I look forward to proving you wrong.  Enjoy the elevated cholesterol as you down that gut bomb, bag of grease and cup on liquid sugar.  Have a nice day.  Bye bye.

Tell them that competing in a triathlon is something you've always wanted to do and training is not only healthy, but also fun, so why would they want to discourage you.

Usually something like that makes them realize how they are coming across.

I've come to realize that most people are scared to attempt what they feel is impossible. They live their entire lives in this little box, never trying to escape. When they see people who are out there, living life, and going for their dreams, it makes them feel like the walls of their box are closing in.

Exactly ..... or ask them if they want to race ......

In this case, the proper comeback is a simple, "GFY."  Then relish in the fact that you spend time doing something good for yourself and your family.  They should be so lucky.

Shame on you for making friends outside of BT. 

LMAO!

Just say "I'm so glad you care about me.  I'm worried about you, too, with all the <insert their bad habits here, ex. smoking, drinking, eating crap food, not exercising, etc., or just say SH1T>  you've been doing!  Have you had a check-up lately?  How's the cholesterol count and heartrate?"  etc. etc. etc.

I'd give it right back, and have.  They can dish it out, but they can't take it.

You know that you're doing well, getting fit, and having a good time, so why should you let it upset you?  Shake it off!  Don't let them get to you, and don't worry about them.

Actually, I have found that a well-executed

"Bless your heart"

Is about the best retort of all, if you feel like you need one...

For the persistent harassers (is that a word0....."that's not what your mama said"

Why tri ? because I like doing difficult things, and because I can.