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Denninmi

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13. I do that at times.

Reply to retread (Reply #9)

Sun Jan 6, 2013, 07:28 PM

Jan 2013

Only because I have a lot to carry in, gym bag, toiletries bag, complete change of clothes for work on hangers, water bottle.

Honestly, I wish they had permanent assigned lockers. It would be easier. I know why they don't, it allows for a smaller locker room and also keeps keeps it from smelling. I remember the pungent bad odor of a high school locker room full of unwashed sweaty clothes.

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Standing Around the Gym Talking and Texting Is Not A Workout [View all] Yavin4 Jan 2013 OP

Amen to that! LeftofObama Jan 2013 #1

It takes about six weeks in my gym. murielm99 Jan 2013 #2

OMG, that annoys the hell out of me! graywarrior Jan 2013 #3

LOL Xyzse Jan 2013 #4

I'm glad I avoided the rush and signed up October 1. Denninmi Jan 2013 #5

Standing on the eliptical/stairmaster/treadmill and not using it and texting Taverner Jan 2013 #6

I'm staying away for a few weeks. nt Incitatus Jan 2013 #7

"They came, they saw, they crumbled"..... Watching the "Resolutionistas" is a blast! Rowdyboy Jan 2013 #8

I think it is extremely generous to pay toward upkeep of equipment and never use it. I am also retread Jan 2013 #9

I do that at times. Denninmi Jan 2013 #13

You can often tell who will stick it out Patiod Jan 2013 #10

+1 AngryOldDem Jan 2013 #12

I saw a middle aged guy working out the other day in a flannel shirt and blue jeans. Denninmi Jan 2013 #14

We used to have one guy who "worked out" in a cable-knit sweater and cap Patiod Jan 2013 #16

Well, actually, I often wear a Columbia or UnderArmor thermal base layer top Denninmi Jan 2013 #17

We're not allowed to wear street clothes at my gym. GoCubsGo Jan 2013 #21

I dunno. I think it helps. Denninmi Jan 2013 #25

It doesn't affect your metabolism, sorry to say. GoCubsGo Jan 2013 #30

Neither is standing around and looking at the equipment, or sitting on it and not using it. AngryOldDem Jan 2013 #11

The resolution dieters are just as pathetic, maybe more Populist_Prole Jan 2013 #15

Then there are the resolution dieter-exercisers. GoCubsGo Jan 2013 #23

My gym seemed normal for a Monday. Denninmi Jan 2013 #18

I'm avoiding the gym until the end of the month, just because I'll get pissed off. pink-o Jan 2013 #19

4" heels? Seriously? Denninmi Jan 2013 #20

I guess it never occurred to this fool... GoCubsGo Jan 2013 #22

Yup. Got it in one. pink-o Jan 2013 #32

The crowds aren't so big at my gym this year. GoCubsGo Jan 2013 #24

I'm almost embarrassed to say what my program costs. Denninmi Jan 2013 #26

Wow. I Thought I Paid A Lot at $225 a month! Yavin4 Jan 2013 #27

Basic membership is $75. Denninmi Jan 2013 #29

I did an Optifast program that was close to that. GoCubsGo Jan 2013 #28

that yearly influx of cash keeps your dues lower lame54 Jan 2013 #31