AM I TOO SERIOUS?
I am in no shape or form putting myself on the same shelf as a true competitor. But, have you ever noticed the bodybuilding men and women who won’t look up from their workouts to save their lives? Thats me. My pet peeve at the gym is the man or woman who just won’t stop talking. I really like people, but, I’m at the gym to work out. I’m not looking for a new best friend or a date. I don’t want people to think I’m mean. Does this make sense? I had some broad walking backwards on the treadie next to me yesterday…first….why are you walking backwards? You have approx. 60-70 pounds to lose, turn around and get truckin! She wouldn’t shut up! I don’t even watch tv when I’m working out…I like to concentrate soley on what I’m doing. After about 20 mins of this nonsense, I hopped off the treadie and moved over to the step mill. I’m not socially retarded, however. I like to sit at the protein shake counter and have my after workout drink. That’s where the talkin should be done.
I am just a wee bit confused as to my training. I have a whole program designed for the figure competitor. But I don’t want to start that until around June. Right now I’m concentrating soley on bringing down the bf. My keto diet is in check, but, should I do each muscle group twice per week instead of once? Should I go high rep instead of heavy? Ya know? It’s all scientific….and I’m no scientist. Really, I’m not. So….I am going to change my program, starting Sunday, to a different method of training. P.S. I was supposed to weigh myself this morning, but, I lost my nerve. I really am upset about the weight gain from the holidays. Next week, for sure.
January 23, 2009 at 8:10 am
I couldnt agree with you more. i’m at the gym to train, not socialize. Amen sister very well put:)
January 23, 2009 at 8:13 am
Thanks pdaddy! I had a feeling somebody out there could relate!
January 23, 2009 at 9:11 am
The gym is a great place to socialize…..I have a friend who met his wife at the gym………OH DID I MENTION HE WEIGHED 270 WHEN HE JOINED AND 300 WHEN HE STOPPED GOING!!! HA HA
January 23, 2009 at 9:13 am
I am on board with ya….hope you picked up on my sacasm :O)
January 23, 2009 at 9:15 am
saRcasm
January 23, 2009 at 3:32 pm
Hi Ellen! Can I call you "sunshine"? If I ever need a "ray", you’re it! I’m not about chatting while I workout either - I plug my Nano into my ears and rock out! Leave me alone! I actually had a personal trainer (female) come by while I was doing pull-ups one time and smacked me on the ass!! She wasn’t chatting, but God forbid she acknowledge me when I’m in between exercises! I am so excited that you have commited to your comp. I wanna be there! Give me the deets when you have ‘em and I will move heaven and earth to be in the audience. I appreciate your invitation to join you in the competition, but it’s just not for me. I just don’t want to put my body/mind through that rigorous process!
January 23, 2009 at 3:34 pm
Oh, and I wish I had some suggestions for you on your workouts, but I’m no scientist either. Kimm is your girl for that stuff! As far as your planned weigh-in today, I TOTALLY understand. I weighed myself this morning and it ruined my day - I was back up to 150 and I’ve been spot-on with my diet for 2 weeks. So, I’ve been down a pound last week, and now I’m back up. Talk about a mental case - it’s me! I hate the scale!
January 23, 2009 at 11:10 pm
Hey there!!! Well, I remember last week when I was all bummed about only losing 1# and "SOMEBODY" cheered me up!
Maybe this week you added some extra muscle! You know muscle weighs 3X what fat weighs!
Y’all have a GREAT week!!!
January 24, 2009 at 6:10 am
This is exactly why I’m on this site. People like you guys. I think about you all at some point or another during the week. Every one of you! Thank you for your thoughts and comments! Now get out there and lift heavy!!!