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In reply to the discussion: Gym Bans Skinny People [View all]

Bertha Venation

(21,484 posts)
6. Oh, BS.
Thu Jun 21, 2012, 08:42 PM
Jun 2012

If an obese person is motivated enough to join a gym and go there regularly to work out -- and believe me, that takes some serious motivation -- there is no way in hell that s/he would sabotage his/her own efforts by staying obese just to stay in a gym.

This isn't economics. It's health.

Gym Bans Skinny People [View all] ohiosmith Jun 2012 OP
The idea is great, but if a heavier person is successful woodsprite Jun 2012 #1
It seems like the answer would be no 4th law of robotics Jun 2012 #2
It says "skinny people can't join" MiniMe Jun 2012 #3
I think the gym staff needs to have some some sensitivity/diversity training. AngryOldDem Jun 2012 #12
As clients find success, they will be banned. Many will slack off & gorge out to keep memberships. Bucky Jun 2012 #4
Oh, BS. Bertha Venation Jun 2012 #6
(helpful hint) Bucky Jun 2012 #13
(PS) Bucky Jun 2012 #14
Post this in Meta. rug Jun 2012 #5
That's a good way to start a flamewar n/t Aerows Jun 2012 #7
Carrying a pail of water is a good way to start a flamewar in Meta. rug Jun 2012 #8
Alert! ohiosmith Jun 2012 #9
Badness! Aerows Jun 2012 #11
LMAO! n/t Aerows Jun 2012 #10
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