15/10/2026
“They’re full of sugar,” he said.
I turned around to see a man behind me in the petrol station queue, pointing at the peanut butter and date bars I was holding. Alongside them were two rather large KitKats.
“Look at the sugar content. They’re really bad for you.”
I was a bit taken aback. Here I was, in a petrol station of all places, being judged by a complete stranger for my food choices.
I explained that I was a personal trainer and perfectly comfortable with what I was buying.
I’m sure he meant well, but I still felt awkward, embarrassed and, surprisingly, a little ashamed.
And it got me thinking about how quick we can be to judge others, often without even realising the impact our words might have.
If I can feel uncomfortable about buying a couple of chocolate bars, imagine how someone might feel walking into their first yoga class, particularly a room full of blokes!
The truth is, we should be comfortable with our own choices, and equally comfortable letting others make theirs.
Whether that’s eating a KitKat, wearing Lycra, or being a 55-year-old bloke attempting to touch his toes for the first time.
Life’s too short to worry about what everyone else thinks.
A little less judgement, a little more encouragement, and a lot more men on yoga mats. 🧘♂️🍺
And for the record, I enjoyed both KitKats. 😁