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Well then I suppose we can only hope that those who don't go will at least spend $10 less a month at McDonald's! But yeah, I can see where you are coming from. It's just a different marketing technique than other gyms use. So I am sure that new gyms will start popping up with the same ploy. Regardless, I am one of those…

I'm not trying to stir anything up. HONESTLY! I am just making an observation. But isn't the goal for every gym to make as much as they can? Whether to expand their business or better the locations that they already have? No gym has enough space for all of their members, so that points to other gyms making money on their…

Haha! This.

I go to a Plant Fitness in Michigan, and I really like it. I have always been intimidated by heavy lifters at other gyms, and since I am lifting again, it'll be nice to start out where people are at my level, instead of people that use my bodyweight as a warm up. But it's not for everyone. If you are a heavy lifter, of…

Yeah I have 40 to lose so that's a worthy goal. Me and my wife have a short term goal of getting our weight down 20 lbs by our birthdays which are March 7th and 5th respectively. So that'd kinda be like a halfway point!

Haha, I read the ending line to your post, OP, that read, "Sorry just ranting. Stay vigilant friends!" and thought, "Hey, he ended it with a good explanation that he wasn't trying to stir anything up, maybe people will be supportive!" I forgot...that's not the homosapien way. My bad. Also I love when everyone tries to…

Back when I lost weight a few years ago, I drank diet soda and still lost weight. I'm healthy all around except I gained 30lbs back (so that is why I am back). I am now drinking 1 or 2 cans of dr pepper ten a day. That satisfies my soda craving and I am still losing weight. But it is all up to you, what you are comfortable…

OP, we are in a similarly shaped boat. I just started working out in the AM about 3 weeks ago. I like to try to get up by 6 and be there by 6:15 (literally wake up, get dressed, grab a banana, and go), but I am going to start trying to wake up at 5:30. Because I want to get more workout in as I have been mainly running.…

It might be the heavier lifting! Putting on some muscle. But that's an amateurs speculation...take it with a grain of salt lol. The only thing about weight gain that I actually know is that I eat a lot...therefore I gain a lot.

All of this comment. Put the cards that you get (or whatever your gym gives you) on the treadmills next to you. Then give her the whole, "HEY! MY FRIEND IS USING THAT!" Because that way, when no one shows up, she will think that you are crazy. Ones she establishes that, you can cancel your extra memberships, because she…

Did I say grammar? I meant...not that.

I am oddly fascinated by all of the animosity and poor grammar on this post.

FOR FAILS ALL CONVENTIONAL YOGURT! GREEK YOGURT FOR WIN. Conventional sucks because of things. Something about the chemical builds and nutrients of the two. Blah blah blah complaining and bashing. There you go.

Literally exactly this. Except mine is 2 minutes from my house.

Awesome job man. Me and you have (had) the same situation. I am currently 210 lbs and trying to get to 170-180 (I'm 6' 2" so idk what a good weight is for me yet). Hoping to get toned like you are!

Uh oh...Supernatural gifs are making their way to MFP! Not that I mind, mind you.

Last year around this time I was down from 205lbs to 195lbs, now I am up to 215lbs. But that's ok, I enjoy the challange. I will be at 170 by July since I have the support of my wife and a gym membership ;)

This.

I always make resolutions, never stick with them. But I am a little more determined this year, and will have a little extra free time. - finish school (Bachelors in Accounting in August :smile: ) - Go to gym 5x a week. - Subsequently, run 10 miles a week (not much for some, but a lot for me) - Reach 180 by June (30 lbs) -…

For me it was when I was playing with my two year old daughter and realized that I was worn out from essentially no activity. I was lifting her up and chasing her and was winded fairly quickly. So ever since I have tried to go to the gym as much as possible.

Honestly, I use the ones that came with my iPhone when I run at the gym. They are just earbuds but they sit really well in my ear. It might have something to do with the way ears are shaped, and that helps to determine preference. Use one of each, and decide which ones you like more!

I do like Trivium, along with every other band that you mentioned. Especially Killswitch. They are a little too chaotic at times though. I love being able to hear every pick of a solo (which is why although I apprecate syn's technicality and melodies in his later albums, I love the high gain picking in Waking the Fallen.…

To each his/her own, I suppose. I really like his voice, but I am a musician and their music is phenominal, so that is my main purpose in listening.

I just throw on Pandora and turn it to my Avenged Sevenfold station. Pumps me up nicely.

Also I am 6' 2" not 6' 6". I wouldn't need to lose weight if I was that tall I don't think...

Thank you kind sir. You are a gentleman and a scholar :#

Epic story my man. You did a great job! I have a quick question if you are still answering them! I am 6' 6''currently 213 lbs and would like to build some muscle while losing some fat. I just got a gym membership at a new gym in my city in Michigan. I have just been running on the treadmill because I am not really sure…

9/3 - 30 min (circuit) 9/4 - 30 min (circuit) 9/5 - 30 min (circuit) 9/6 - 120 minutes (ripping up carpet, scraping floor, closing the pool. Yes I'm counting all of that haha) 9/7 - 30 min (circuit) 90 min (basketball) 9/8 - Woke up late for work no time to exercise :/ 9/9 - 60 min (circuit and misc. work around house)…

9/3 - 30 min (circuit) 9/4 - 30 min (circuit) 9/5 - 30 min (circuit) 9/6 - 120 minutes (ripping up carpet, scraping floor, closing the pool. Yes I'm counting all of that haha :) ) 9/7 - 30 min (circuit) 90 min (basketball) 9/8 - Woke up late for work :cry: no time to exercise 330/1440 I'm still behind. Good Lord it's hard…

9/3 - 30 min (circuit) 9/4 - 30 min (circuit) 9/5 - 30 min (circuit) 9/6 - 120 minutes (ripping up carpet, scraping floor, closing the pool. Yes I'm counting all of that haha :) ) Total 4 out of 24 hrs. Gunna ramp up this week I think. Feelin good tho!