i refuse to kill myself!

k_nicole87

I agree with the OP. I was talking to someone yesterday that he lost 50 lbs in a year by going to the gym twice a day, once in the morning and once on his lunch break, and going HARD. Every. Single. Day.

I looked at him like he was nuts. Sorry, I'm going to lose weight in a rational way that I can maintain for the rest of my life.

Also, he has gained almost all of the weight back now that he can't go to the gym twice a day any more.

So his "hard" gym lifestyle is irrational? Good to know.

ETA: He probably looked at your lifestyle like you are nuts. It is a matter of perception.

whitebalance

A calorie deficit does not require a gym membership.

No but if you're not looking to be skinny fat then it does.

I guess I'm skinny fat then.... /sulk

Oh, God. All this time I thought I wanted to be bulky... Now it turns out that skinny fat is what I really aspire to. I feel so dumb.

_Resolve_

I guess the "nothing will stop me" was a little inaccurate.

whitebalance

Still trying to figure out who the 'many' are that are in hiding and why they are hiding.

You'll find out when we come out of hiding. :laugh:

I confess... I hurt myself (again) last weekend and I've been a bit mopey about it. No judgment on the OP's attitude, but I can't WAIT to get back to "killing myself." I know I'm overdoing it, which frustrates me sometimes because I see what others do and think I should be able to do more, but I'm still trying to find my balance so I can train as hard as I want. In terms of fitness, I think there is no better feeling in the world than lying on the floor, completely spent - heart pounding, lungs bursting, eyes burning - and having your instructor fist-bump you and call you badass. Except getting up and doing it again, because somehow you can.

_Resolve_

Still trying to figure out who the 'many' are that are in hiding and why they are hiding.

You'll find out when we come out of hiding. :laugh:

I confess... I hurt myself (again) last weekend and I've been a bit mopey about it. No judgment on the OP's attitude, but I can't WAIT to get back to "killing myself." I know I'm overdoing it, which frustrates me sometimes because I see what others do and think I should be able to do more, but I'm still trying to find my balance so I can train as hard as I want. In terms of fitness, I think there is no better feeling in the world than lying on the floor, completely spent - heart pounding, lungs bursting, eyes burning - and having your instructor fist-bump you and call you badass. Except getting up and doing it again, because somehow you can.

Best feeling in the world, not sure that the OP knows what its like to feel what you just described.

notamoment

I dont know about you, but my workouts hurt like hell but the results make me wanna push each and everytime until im dripping sweat, swearing, and struggleing to get off the floor guess thats my "do it yourself." Method.

whitebalance

I confess... I hurt myself (again) last weekend and I've been a bit mopey about it. No judgment on the OP's attitude, but I can't WAIT to get back to "killing myself." I know I'm overdoing it, which frustrates me sometimes because I see what others do and think I should be able to do more, but I'm still trying to find my balance so I can train as hard as I want. In terms of fitness, I think there is no better feeling in the world than lying on the floor, completely spent - heart pounding, lungs bursting, eyes burning - and having your instructor fist-bump you and call you badass. Except getting up and doing it again, because somehow you can.

Best feeling in the world, not sure that the OP knows what its like to feel what you just described.

Maybe she will once she's further along. What she's doing will get her so far, and then she can decide whether she wants to go further. Success breeds success. :drinker:

bcf7683

I agree with the OP. I was talking to someone yesterday that he lost 50 lbs in a year by going to the gym twice a day, once in the morning and once on his lunch break, and going HARD. Every. Single. Day.

I looked at him like he was nuts. Sorry, I'm going to lose weight in a rational way that I can maintain for the rest of my life.

Also, he has gained almost all of the weight back now that he can't go to the gym twice a day any more.

I can bet most of my possessions that he didn't gain the weight back because of not going to the gym twice a day. There's this sneaky little thing called "diet" that leads the majority of people to gain weight back.

levitateme

Yup, I won't kill myself either. I don't even really like getting sweaty.

I like low impact excersize that doesn't require a gym. Swimming, biking, walking at a good clip, yoga.... Some corny aerobics DVDs for rainy days. That's all I do.

I just.....

I can't.

how unsatisfying it must be to go through life afraid of hard work.

Sigh.

In her defense though, not enjoying/wanting to go to the gym doesn't make you afraid of hard work..

If it fits in her goals to do other things, then so be it.

OP doesn't have to kill herself at the gym if she doesn't want to, however she probably works hard outside of the gym. If she doesn't want to get sweaty, then who cares? Low impact exercises are still exercises and its better than sitting around all day.

Personally I find the gym boring.

I've noticed that the people who tell me they "could NEVER do what I do in the gym" are some of the laziest people I know. Like
call-someone-on-the-phone-who-sits-4-feet-away type of lazy. I picture them getting home from work and laying on the floor like a rug as soon as they walk in.

I still would like a definition of "killing yourself at the gym" as I am picturing something that involves a rope and jumping off the assisted dip machine. IDK

Slacker16

Yup, I won't kill myself either. I don't even really like getting sweaty.

I like low impact excersize that doesn't require a gym. Swimming, biking, walking at a good clip, yoga.... Some corny aerobics DVDs for rainy days. That's all I do.

I just.....

I can't.

how unsatisfying it must be to go through life afraid of hard work.

Sigh.

Well I'm enjoying it... and I don't go bashing your lifestyle choices. Just saying. Maximizing the results:effort ratio is called efficiency. It's been the motivation behind most major human advances.

I'm with OP, I work out a bit but keep it casual and don't do anything I don't enjoy. Been working for me.

JoRocka

I'm with OP, I work out a bit but keep it casual and don't do anything I don't enjoy. Been working for me.

ah- I got it.
Casual.

Okay. I understand now the lack of understanding on my part.

I don't get nor think I will I ever understand this mentality- but I understand the fundamental difference.

MissTattoo

I get what you're saying OP. I go to the gym just to escape my house for an hour of me time. I noticed a few months ago a very overweight person going at it super hard. They'd lay on the floor for at least 15 minutes after their workout. After a few weeks, they stopped coming (or maybe they changed their workout schedule) Who knows. I think she just quit. Going too hard and too fast can discourage a lot of people. I know that was my mistake in the beginning. I wanted to be able to run on the elliptical for 60 minutes at level 10 non stop. I wanted to be able to do 100 squats. I mean, if you aren't going to go big, go home, right?

Nope. That's a poor attitude to have if you are just starting out. Not being able to move the next day is a great motivator for some, but not most.

So you can take it easy at the gym. Build up your endurance and strength on your terms.

whitebalance

I get what you're saying OP. I go to the gym just to escape my house for an hour of me time. I noticed a few months ago a very overweight person going at it super hard. They'd lay on the floor for at least 15 minutes after their workout. After a few weeks, they stopped coming (or maybe they changed their workout schedule) Who knows. I think she just quit. Going too hard and too fast can discourage a lot of people. I know that was my mistake in the beginning. I wanted to be able to run on the elliptical for 60 minutes at level 10 non stop. I wanted to be able to do 100 squats. I mean, if you aren't going to go big, go home, right?

Nope. That's a poor attitude to have if you are just starting out. Not being able to move the next day is a great motivator for some, but not most.

So you can take it easy at the gym. Build up your endurance and strength on your terms.

See, I agree with this. I think going from sedentary to beast mode (safely, or at all) takes some ramping up for most of us... It certainly did for me. And my way of pushing myself to breaking point and getting sidelined isn't necessarily ideal. It's just that once you KNOW you can do more, the temptation to do MOAR is overwhelming. At least, for me it is. There's a balance that's important... But the fulcrum is in a different place for each of us, and moves around with our progress and life circumstances.

And totally busting your hump is FUN. It really is. I hope the OP will get a chance to experience that joy at some point. I couldn't do it at 40 pounds overweight, so I get where she's coming from at present... but at some point....

Ssesia

Laughing at all these idiots who think they're more superior just because they can spell...
I personally know this girl and I can tell you that she is one of the hardest working individuals I know. Don't you guys have some working out to do, rather then spending hours on MFP commenting rude **** on other posts? Just sayin'

k_nicole87

Laughing at all these idiots who think they're more superior just because they can spell...
I personally know this girl and I can tell you that she is one of the hardest working individuals I know. Don't you guys have some working out to do, rather then spending hours on MFP commenting rude **** on other posts? Just sayin'

Awww, look at you responding to her request to come save her. That's super cute.

Ssesia

Laughing at all these idiots who think they're more superior just because they can spell...
I personally know this girl and I can tell you that she is one of the hardest working individuals I know. Don't you guys have some working out to do, rather then spending hours on MFP commenting rude **** on other posts? Just sayin'

Awww, look at you responding to her request to come save her. That's super cute.

:laugh: You have no idea what you're talking about.

brianpperkins

Laughing at all these idiots who think they're more superior just because they can spell...
I personally know this girl and I can tell you that she is one of the hardest working individuals I know. Don't you guys have some working out to do, rather then spending hours on MFP commenting rude **** on other posts? Just sayin'

How do you justify your commenting on other people's posts while condemning those who comment on the OP? It seems that you are guilty of the very action you rant against.