people actually have NAMES at the gym - who knew?

[thoreau]

great workout this morning? why you ask? my favorite musclebear chatted me up. Since I started at Golds - I haven't been that social there while working out. a) because I'm there to work out and I'm on a schedule! (WE HAVE A SCHEDULE TO KEEP PEOPLE! LETS GO!) b) because most of the guys that work out at my hour - particularly at first - were all so buff I felt like the fat guy on campus - so as I get bufferier so ups my confidence to socialize I guess. This morning I met Bill - he always leaves the gym dressed to the nines with a little gel in his hair. He's always in a dark blue suit - and a beautiful chosen tie. He's got that silver/black hair and goatee, sparkly eyed thing going on that simply melts me. Working out around people like Bill - is like putting a carrot in front of a horse. It makes it much easier. Anyway - so now instead of being afraid of being "caught" giving him looks I can now look my favorite musclebear in they eye and say "Good morning, Bill!" strange how little things like that feel so nice.

AND I actually rocked pullups AND am starting to like situps. who knew you could actually LIKE situps? I weighed in at 179 this morning. but feel like the new 'level' of RealJock workout is putting muscle on - so I'm not worried about the 4 extra pounds I'm carrying.

What a great way to start the day!~

Comments

[nudewoody.livejournal.com]

Physique photos coming soon?

[holy13nation.livejournal.com]

I wish there were a few, even juust a few, that inspired me so at my gym.
Unfortunately all shaven headed City workers with too much 'tude.

[musicbearmn.livejournal.com]

what's the link for Real Jock? I'd like to take a look at the workouts...

[low-fat-muffin.livejournal.com]

http://www.realjock.com/workout/901 is the direct link to their workout plans.

[low-fat-muffin.livejournal.com]

what I like the most is the videos for form - which I can check at home.

here's my "favorite" excercise - the medicine ball situp: http://www.realjock.com/article/963/

[bukephalus.livejournal.com]

Pictures, pictures! We need pictures!

You need to introduce me to Bill. You already have a cutie in your life. (And I suspect Bill does too. Sigh.)

Even at 6 AM my gym is a veritable gay social hour. I should post about it some time.

Congratulations on getting into your workout groove!

TFIC

[airporter.livejournal.com]

This is what happens when your vision is corrected and you start looking into guy's eyes.

(/Tongue firmly in cheek!)

'scuse me while I hide.

[labeartorycub.livejournal.com]

The things that inspire us! Great that you've found someone to inspire you during your workout. There's no one like that yet where I live-- o' course, the odds would surely be better, if I'd go workout more consistently. :)

[low-fat-muffin.livejournal.com]

I got your note on the Feeding frenzy group and hadn't had time to respond. BE SURE and speak up and join us in June - the reservation if full for Sunday.

[mrdreamjeans.livejournal.com]

"Hey, Bill! I have this friend in Texas who is a sweetheart, that I think you would like!" :)

[low-fat-muffin.livejournal.com]

Well Bill has a very visible partner who also works out at the gym.....

[mrdreamjeans.livejournal.com]

You understimate me, my friend! LOL!

[low-fat-muffin.livejournal.com]

I am still working hard on my stomach and tummy reduction and strengthening - but I'm really happy with how much stronger I am. I wish I had more of a gym boy build - but not so far.

[low-fat-muffin.livejournal.com]

i still need to lose some tummy - thats the major focus right now.

[bukephalus.livejournal.com]

Well, all righty then! Your sculpting is coming along very nicely! And that last photo.... yum.... I mean, um.... What machines at the gym exercise THAT muscle!?

[nudewoody.livejournal.com]

Splendid my dear! I keep thinking we really must do the naked cooking video (are you still doing those?). Of course, know that you are moving that could be complicated.

[low-fat-muffin.livejournal.com]

i'd like to do one - i'm overdue. but I keep getting distracted. I'd like to do an eggplant parmesan episode

[nudewoody.livejournal.com]

MMMMM, is that on my diet???

[low-fat-muffin.livejournal.com]

eggplant parmesan - if made right - can be very healthy actually.