First there is the rookie that thows the bumbbells after pressess like he’s Ron Coleman. The difference is Ron Coleman has perfect form and is lifting more than 55 pounds.

Then there is the group of talkers (aka yappers). These folks move in herds and my prayers go out for you if they move close to an area near you.

The spectators are another group that fuel my rage. It seems like these people spend more time looking at the ladies, tv, or other dudes (gross) than they do working out. What’s up with that???

Next is the machine lurcher. Tonight I was working my abs, and I got up for a second to catch my breath. The next thing I knew some guy jumped in, did one set with bad form and left the gym. Geez, where do these people come from. It seemed like his only purpose was to eff with my focus.

Lastly there is the flat out annoying. These are the people that pack so much weight on any given exercise that they lose control and bang the weights down. It seems that some people think the louder you are, the harder you’re working. Or maybe it just makes them feel manly. I don’t know what they think, but I think they’re annoying!

Don’t get me wrong. The message of these songs is not my complaint, and in the right setting I actually like these songs. But when I’m under weight that could crush my face the last thing I want is a sappy song effin with my focus.

Thank goodness for iPods. I use mine everytime I’m at the gym. Some times, though, I take it off so it doesn’t get in my way. It’s those moments that give me something to blog about.

My Gym’s Music

My iPod’s Music

In the beginning fitness was something that I knew I should be doing. As I started spending time and money on it, it transformed into a desired hobby. Lately, however, my fitness/bodybuilding has metamorphized into a lifestyle. It is who I am. 

I first realized this when I noticed that I no longer "feel" the motivation to go workout, yet I still end up at the gym (even when my gym is closed and I have to drive across town (in Houston traffic) to find one that is open).

I have learned that the hardest weight to lift is my unmotivated ass. But with practice, even it becomes easier.

Good Bye Hobby - Hello Lifestyle

Altogether I’m taking in about 3800 calories a day. Being a vegetarian at this level of calories means I’m eating a lot all freakin day! I definitely am not depraved of good and tasty food so why do I "need" a cheat meal? My conclusion is I DON’T NEED IT.

I’m going to see how long I can go without having a cheat meal. I’ve given up fast food, alcohol and drugs. Now I want to push myself to see if I can give up my cheat meal. It shouldn’t be too hard considering I usually feel like crap after I eat it anyway.

I’m not sure why I allowed this to get to me. Now I see that some folks just don’t get it. Neither of the two people making comments yesterday are in the "fitness culture" so there ignorance should not surprise. Maybe I was offended because I have made diet and exercise a part of who I am.

Well, I’m over it now, but I have learned a lesson here.

Anyway, I’m getting pretty burned out on most of the songs I like working out to. What’s in your MP3 player? What songs do you like working out with?