A couple of weeks ago I ran across this article from @mensvarietymag that someone shared on Facebook. "Fat Gay Men Aren’t Welcomed At Pride" I immediately remembered some of the lgbtq friendly parties I would go to when I was younger. I remember hearing one guy say I looked like a lesbian woman trying to be a gay man. Another said I looked like a chubby kid who was home without his parents for the first time. Have you ever heard things like that said about you? What did you do? I spent years feeling like an overweight child, not man enough even for the gay community. My self-confidence was gone. At first, losing weight might've had superficial reasons. I wanted to look great and show guys what they were missing. I never achieved that in my single days. It wasn't until after I met my now-husband, that I started having success in my weight loss. Without the pressure of having to fit in anymore, I focused on my health & gained the confidence I've never had. The process is still ongoing. I continue working toward being the best version of myself that I can be. Every day feeling stronger & more confident. It doesn't matter what anyone else says. I love my body & what it means to be me. All that said, the article talks about pride & inclusion within our community. I agree that we need to do better to support each other. It's hard enough without the added pressure. BUT, should you choose embark on a health transformation and change your life, do it for you! No one else. #thefitog #pimpyourphysique #notgayenough #toofem #toomasc #toogay #tooshort #enough #iamenough #gayfit #gaytrainer #gay #gayman #gayfitness 📸: Deposit Photos Article: http://ed.gr/cmkb2 https://www.instagram.com/p/CCUMV6_Adbz/?igshid=1k23sgen0a94g