Today, I paid $500 for a gym membership after moving into a brand new house, since 12 years of software development has taken its toll. When I told my instructor about my goal to lose 35lbs in two months, he simply said, "Yeah... That's not going to happen. Try another gym," and left promptly. FML
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Fall
Dead leaves, the first cold of the season and an umbrella flipped inside out: fall, the season of grace.
Today, it was my first day at a new gym, which cost a fortune. Some skinny teen who had clearly never lifted in his life dropped a weight while I was stretching and broke my ankle. Money down the drain. FML
Today, I tried to compliment a girl at my gym by saying, “Wow, you’re really strong!” She smiled and said, “Thanks.” Then, probably to be polite, she said, “You’re really… trying.” That was her actual word choice. I went home and considered canceling my membership, but I found out that it's designed to be almost impossible to leave the gym. FML
Today, I bought a $300 gym membership that gives me access to the company's non-premium gyms. The non-premium gyms are all closed due to construction, because they're being turned into premium gyms. FML
Today, I bought a $450 elliptical machine to get in shape of the new year. After 5 hours of putting it together, I realized that all the ceilings in every room of my apartment are too low for me to use it without hitting my head. I can't return it. FML
Today, I joined a gym. I’m overweight and not very athletic, so I was nervous. I looked around and tried a treadmill. I start walking at a chill pace, then got ambitious and cranked it to a "light jog." Within seconds, I tripped, fell, and sent the emergency stop button flying across the room. The gym staff ran over and I swear someone said, “Well, at least he’s trying.” FML
Today, it's easier to buy a house than it is to get out of a gym contract. FML
Today, I went to the new gym I recently signed up for and started exercising in the men-filled weights room, despite being intimidated by them and the strange looks they were giving me. Workout over, I left the room and saw in front of me a door marked, "Women's weights room." Oh. FML
Today, I mentioned to my boyfriend that I want to start working out and get rid of my holiday weight. His response? "Okay, just don't join a gym. People will have to see you there." FML
Today, I was at the gym, well intent on trying a new workout class. I was the only person in the class and the instructor was clearly disappointed. He reluctantly gave me the class but I could tell he was hating the whole experience. FML
Today, I went to the gym for the first time in months. I was so out of shape that I couldn't even finish my warm-up. FML
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pulsar_ 13
He kind of did his job there though....the average healthy weight-loss rate is approximately 1-2 lbs per week ish? Weight-loss as rapid as you wanted could really screw you up.
Ashamed_Sister 60
35 pounds in 2 months is really a bit high but 20 to 25 should be possible.
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greatfirstdate 18
If the instructor took that goal seriously and helped you, he or the gym could be liable for any health issues you have later on. So you really can't blame him for refusing to help you meet that goal. Also, gym memberships can be a huge scam unless you pay month-to-month with no add-ons. Just a tip. Good luck with your weight loss, though!
dafluckster 6
Well, he was being truthful. Why waste time on someone who's already being unrealistic?
KayleeFrye 39
The trainer was pretty rude, but he was right. It is impossible to lose that much weight that fast, at least in a healthy way. With a good diet and exercise, the average loss is 1-2 pounds a week. The first week or two it may be as much as 4 pounds, but it tends to slow down after that. Good luck with your weight loss, but make sure to do it the right way. It may take a little longer, but it will be worth it.
tiger820 20
that's a pretty big drop in such a short amount of time but he still shouldn't have walked off.
NakedandAfraid 14
Your goal, if you're heavily overweight, should be to lose about 10% of your body weight over a period of 6 months. This can be accomplished with simple resistance training and some cardio 3-5 times per week, as well as tracking your food intake and being in a slight calorie deficit. There are some wonderful apps to help you with this process. Don't give up, OP!
frontmanmike 14
Yeah, YDI. You asked for something unhealthy and irresponsible. 35 pounds should take 4-6 months to lose in a safe and lasting way.
SecundusSecunda 27
Start swimming and work out on the side.
DeadxManxWalking 27
Uh why $500?
pasupathymuthu 16
Why are you being over ambitious? What's the harm in spreading your weight loss over several months. If your aim is to lose 35 lbs in 2 months so that you can look better on the beach this summer and then go back to your old ways, it is of no use. You will gain the lost weight very fast. Ideally you should make exercise s part of your lifestyle. That way, you have a lifetime ahead of you to get back in shape. Why the hurry?
shanson 22
Tell his boss what he said and ask for a different trainer. He was extremely unprofessional. However he as correct, losing weight that quickly is unadvisable