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FBG Jenn’s Letter to Dudes Everywhere: You Don’t Have to Look Like a Magazine Cover

Remember how last year Gal Josefsberg wrote this amazingly inspiring letter to women of the world telling us all that we are perfect as we are? Well, this year for Fit Bottomed Dude’s Week we’re taking that concept and flipping it. Every day this week each FBG will share her very own personal letter to the guys of the world.

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Dear Men of the World,

I love you. I really do. But let’s get a few things straight. A few things that you probably think that we ladies care about, but that really, we don’t. And, then, a few things we do care about. Consider this my personal PSA to you. You can thank me in a bit…

First, if you’re obsessed with any part of your body needing to be “bigger” or “stronger” or any different than it already is, stop fretting. We don’t want a guy that’s on the cover of a muscle magazine; we want an overall healthy and energetic fellow who’s active and comfortable in his own skin. Confidence really is sexy.

Second, I’ve seen so many more products targeted to men these days. From specific-to-guys face wash…body sprays…protein powders…the list goes on and on. We ladies have had years of ads pointed at us telling us that we’re not good enough unless we look 20, can walk down a runway and are wearing the latest fashion trends. And now, I feel like you’re starting to fall into the message of not being enough either. Resist this, boys, resist! You are enough. Just as you are. (And most of the body sprays? Ick.)

Third—and maybe this is just a personal preference—but backwards baseball caps are hot. Get sporty with it.

Fourth, if you’re balding, just go ahead and shave it off. We know hair-loss happens, so don’t try to hide it or be embarrassed about it. Just rock the head your mama gave you. And maybe, see point three above.

Fifth, do more. Don’t just watch sports and play video games, get out and do things like playing sports. Even if you’re not good at them; we appreciate effort.

Sixth, there is nothing sexier than a man who cooks. (Even if the food doesn’t taste great or comes out burned. Still sexy.)

Seventh. Be nice. Nice guys never really finish last.

And last but not least, be you. Don’t try to be anything but you. Know that you’re awesome. Carry your confidence and don’t get trapped in comparisons with other guys’ quads or bank accounts. Do your best and know that you’re a Fit Bottomed Dude!

—Jenn

(And, ladies, feel free to add your thoughts or additions to this letter in the comments!)

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