Today, after 6 months of training and going to the gym every day, I realized that the only thing I've lost is $300 worth of gas. FML
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Dead leaves, the first cold of the season and an umbrella flipped inside out: fall, the season of grace.
Today, I realized that I spend more money on gas to go to my job than what I get paid. FML
Today, I was proud of going to the gym 3 times a week (instead of once a week) to get in relative shape. I even started doing light cardio and (I thought) started to eat better. I've gained six pounds, despite watching what I eat and even increasing the resistance on the exercise bike that I use. FML
Today, I learned that as much as I try to save my money, it always just slips through my fingers. After rent, I got paid $280 yesterday, $85 went out on my gym membership, $95 went out on my internet, $125 went out on my Hello Fresh. I have to choose between half a tank of petrol or breakfast/lunch for the week. FML
Today, after I completely starved myself for a week and exercised every day in an attempt to lose weight, I instead gained 5 pounds. FML
Today, I hit the gym. With my car. 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
Today, I finished the first month of a diet and exercise program designed to help me lose weight. To keep myself motivated, I have avoided the scale the entire time. I weighed myself today. I've gained 6 pounds. FML
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, after months of grueling hard work, I'd finally gained five pounds. Too bad I lost it all and then some, due to one good stomach flu. FML
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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ColdplaySucks 18
If your main goal is losing weight, try running or jogging in your neighborhood. At least you made an effort.
Welshite 40
Next time jog to the gym. It's a win-win situation.
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Comments (170)
siberianhamster 17
$50 of gas a month doesn't seem right. What are you filling up with? At those prices, it's not gas.
unknown_user5566 27
Are you saying it seemed too low at $50 a month? If so, I agree. I'm guessing OP lives close to the gym, and calculated the cost specifically for their trip to/from the gym. Either that, or they drive a hybrid.
balletteacher 11
I drive 20 miles round trip to work every day and I pay $120 a month. For me that's actually really good because I drive a mini-van that gets better than average mpg. Maybe the gym is a fair distance away?
obviousboy 8
If you're still eating like shit, then going to the gym isn't going to have that great an effect.
TheDrifter 24
I have a diet plan to try. For one week eat nothing but fresh fruit, steamed vegetables and bran muffins. Why work your body hard when your body can work hard for you?
MikeFoxtrot01594 11
I somehow ate shit but still lost weight. I literally couldn't eat enough to keep my weight up. Of course, unless you have 3 hours to spare, you'll need to watch what you eat.
sharksfan48 13
Just keep trying, it takes longer for some.
perdix 31
That is a lot of farting!!! I debit myself 6 cents a toot, 10 cents for a room-clearer. I guess all those crunches and yoga has caused such a big losses of your precious bodily vapors.
AH1Zviper 15
Not today perdix. Not today.
perdix 31
I got donations to my Beer and Hookers Fund, so it's a good day even if people didn't like this comment. ;)
AH64apache 2
Can you give some donations to me? ;)
AH1Zviper 15
Shut up apache.
SpringDiver 6
Walk to the gym or ride a bike
MikeMikeTheAzn 3
Your probably gaining muscle mass.
Elmoo_fml 16
I was going to say the same thing. Muscle weighs more than fat, you should use measuring tape instread of scales~!
Enslaved 38
Muscles weigh more than fat. Concentrate on inches lost vs pounds lost. Not everyone's body responses the same way to weight loss. Zero in on what the problems might be. And remember, your diet is extremely important.(:
letmehavemytea 21
It's possible that you've just gained muscles. Muscles weigh quite a bit, so you won't see a decrease in overall weight. I don't think you should quit, but instead focus more on how many inches you have lost. Good for you for taking the healthy way out! But if you just wanted to loss weight than jogging might have been a better idea.
Steffi 26
Walk there?
Dracoboxer357 36
Op, don't be discouraged. Even if the scale hasn't changed much, you're still doing your body a favour! :) My advice is to speak with a nutritionist about your dietary needs, and see if you're taking in the right quality and quantity of foods to safely lose weight. Shoot the breeze with the gym regulars as well, most guys are quite happy to share what works for them as well. Just because they look impressive, doesn't mean they didn't or still do struggle with their diet and their routines. Don't give up! You have nothing to gain from that! (Except more waist line inches, of course!) ;)