kingbert23’s BodyBlog

I need help getting off sodas/caffeine/sugar products? Anybody have a good idea to help me? I have about 16 oz of dr. pepper in the mornings and I am not one to shy away from sweet tea either. But, I cant break through to under 12% bf for some reason.

Please help!

King!

Over the past few trips to the gym, I have been witness to some rather annoying and some laughable occurrences. Tonight, was one that was just annoying. I am betting everyone on this site has been in the same position I was in. Tonight was legs only. I had got through about half of what I had planned. Then, I ran into the person I will call:

1. Mr./Ms./Mrs. "I’m not real sure what I am doing, but I know I am going to get in your way"–usually of larger persuasion and unfamiliar with the gym. Typically, they have all the right reasons to be on the machine, but lack the mental capacity to understand that there are other people in the gym. They are more concerned with themselves and what they aren’t doing, than what the other members around them are wanting to achieve. It’s not fun running into one of these people when you are trying to whip your legs into better form.

King!

Ok, I have one addition to the list for today. I went earlier for a nice workout/cardio session.  In the middle of my run, this is what I saw:

1. Ms./Mrs. "Juicy Couture"–this is the girl that comes into the gym dressed head to toe in fashionable gym clothes. Sunglasses still on in the cardio section. Rings on. Earrings on. High dollar cell phone. High dollar Ipod touch. All the accessories. Including shoes that look like they have never seen the outdoors before. Usually, attractive, or trying to be, she keeps constantly looking around to see if anyone, by chance, is looking at her. Typically, she spends five minutes on the elliptical machine before heading into the yoga class. Of course, with her Juicy Couture yoga mat. Like for sure!!

So, I was at the gym earlier. The past two months have been tough due to my cardio regime getting turned up a few knotches. But, I have found some pet peeves that just wear me out.

First, is the "I gotta have my Ipod" person–you know that guy/girl that gets nothing done because they are so focused on their ipod that they forget about the workout itself. Usually, they interrupt you to do like two sets. Just plain irritating.

Second, is the "I need this fan" person–usually in the cardio section is where I find this person. And not to be mean, but they are usually not in shape, unless round is a shape. But, they always ask if u are using it. I always tell them to take it if its not on. Wears me out.

Third, is the "Why didn’t you wipe down your machine" person–usually the guy that isn’t working our hard. I find that these guys typically don’t understand the premise of a gym. They are too worried about cleaning up after themselves that they end up lifting the rag instead of some iron.

Fourth, is the "Its a 50 outside, but I’ll still wear my skin tight tank and shorts" person–sorry but I got to workout for myself. So, there is no need to strike a pose or flail around in a wife beater to try to catch the attention of the girls. I love this guy, for comedic relief only.

Finally, is the "Cell phone is attached" person–my personal favorite here. This is the guy/girl that just can’t put the phone down. Usually, working out or on the cardio and talking up a storm. And, when they get a call, they have to yell "I’m at the gym" so everyone knows they are on the phone. I love this person. If this is you, I am the guy at the back that is laughing at you a**!!

I hope all of your workouts are going smoothly and your goals are closer than ever!!

King!

Anybody know of a good gym in the New Orleans area—preferably down by the Superdome area?  I am heading that way in the morning and need a good place to workout for three days. Any help would be appreciated.