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THE GYM - Death Be Not Proud The Gym
At least 80% of the population who have membership at a gym deal with a very f@cked up delima. Some of us insist on looking our best before entering a gym. Seriously. If I’m feeling fat or less than buff, it’s very hard to bring myself to the gym because I often feel like an awkward newbie in the fast of old vets. But what really scares me is when there is someone, who through years of my own conditioning, I would least expect to be in great shape, shows up and looks incredible. I’m speaking about a man who is at least in his 60’s. His short cropped, stylish grey crew cut and the imperfections of his well pampered, cosmetically enhanced skin, are the only indications of his age. On first glance, I’d say he is perfectly proportioned with a 31-32 inch waste, his arms are like pipes, and there is not one ounce of fat anywhere to be seen. I can’t help but stare. What poseses someone to care for themselves to such degree, while others seem to just accept falling apart as time goes by? It’s as if some people live Donne’s death-be-not-proud mantra and defy it, only going to their graves kicking and screaming, and immaculately presentable along the way. At any rate, he inspires me to be the best that I can be right now . And on some shameful level, regret that I never thought that way before. John Donne DEATH be not proud, though some have called thee Mighty and dreadfull, for, thou art not so, \ For, those, whom thou think'st, thou dost overthrow, Die not, poore death, nor yet canst thou kill me. From rest and sleepe, which but thy pictures bee, 5 Much pleasure, then from thee, much more must flow, And soonest our best men with thee doe goe, Rest of their bones, and soules deliverie. Thou art slave to Fate, Chance, kings, and desperate men, And dost with poyson, warre, and sicknesse dwell, 10 And poppie, or charmes can make us sleepe as well, And better then thy stroake; why swell'st thou then; One short sleepe past, wee wake eternally, And death shall be no more; death, thou shalt die.p [Edited 8/20/05 21:44pm] | |
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Ive always been perplexed with peeps who need to get in shape before they get in shape at the gym. The problem is that peeps keep putting it off and nothing ever gets done about it. Half the battle is getting there. The other half is knowing what youre doing once youre there.
It always makes me smile to see seniors jogging in the mornings and pumping iron with people less than half their age. They are in great shape, good health and they feel good about themselves. It makes me want to aspire to even greater things. They are an inspiration to us all. | |
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Moderator | That's why I go to a gym that's for woman only, don't have to worry about looking "cute" just go and do your thing. In spite of the cost of living, it's still popular. |
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Moderator | Sweeny79 said: That's why I go to a gym that's for woman only, don't have to worry about looking "cute" just go and do your thing.
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luv4u said: Sweeny79 said: That's why I go to a gym that's for woman only, don't have to worry about looking "cute" just go and do your thing.
Yep Heck yes! "Nobody makes me bleed my own blood...NOBODY!"
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i've never understood the whole women's gym thing.
i just go.... who cares what i look like... i wake up and go don't even bother with my hair or shave. i'm not there to impress anyone just to work out. You CANNOT use the name of God, or religion, to justify acts of violence, to hurt, to hate, to discriminate- Madonna
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ehuffnsd said: i've never understood the whole women's gym thing.
i just go.... who cares what i look like... i wake up and go don't even bother with my hair or shave. i'm not there to impress anyone just to work out. With a hawt little ass like yours, it's easy for you to say. | |
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homosexual overtone to this story..... | |
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jerseykrs said: homosexual overtone to this story.....
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Wow, that last one was really tasteless.....
I kid you not, I'm watching Sybil right now..... | |
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jerseykrs said: Wow, that last one was really tasteless.....
I kid you not, I'm watching Sybil right now..... | |
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[Edited 8/20/05 20:27pm] Damn this kooky love affair.... | |
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Vanity. | |
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Dan, did you know John Donne wrote three of my favorite poems in the world?
Tennyson is my favorite, though. Insatiable taught me everything I know about balls.
"I was born dancing! I came dancing out of my mom's vagina! Moonwalking and stuff..." - Number23 on the telphone. | |
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Nero said: Dan, did you know John Donne wrote three of my favorite poems in the world?
Tennyson is my favorite, though. See? We should get married. | |
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Imago777 said: Nero said: Dan, did you know John Donne wrote three of my favorite poems in the world?
Tennyson is my favorite, though. See? We should get married. Clearly, there's all of two reasons. Dark house, by which once more I stand Here in the long unlovely street, Doors, where my heart was used to beat So quickly, waiting for a hand, A hand that can be clasp'd no more-- Behold me, for I cannot sleep, And like a guilty thing I creep At earliest morning to the door. He is not here; but far away The noise of life begins again, And ghastly thro' the drizzling rain On the bald street breaks the blank day. Insatiable taught me everything I know about balls.
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Nero said: Imago777 said: See? We should get married. Clearly, there's all of two reasons. Dark house, by which once more I stand Here in the long unlovely street, Doors, where my heart was used to beat So quickly, waiting for a hand, A hand that can be clasp'd no more-- Behold me, for I cannot sleep, And like a guilty thing I creep At earliest morning to the door. He is not here; but far away The noise of life begins again, And ghastly thro' the drizzling rain On the bald street breaks the blank day. | |
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With what we know of the benefits of excercise, I find it bizzare why people, even at the gym, make gpoing to the gym into more than something done for maintenance of the body. I go, take care of business and leave without caring what I look like or what anybody else is doing. | |
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I just work out at home.
Weights one day, exercise bike the next, same ol' stretching and crunches each day beforehand. | |
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Imago777 said: ehuffnsd said: i've never understood the whole women's gym thing.
i just go.... who cares what i look like... i wake up and go don't even bother with my hair or shave. i'm not there to impress anyone just to work out. With a hawt little ass like yours, it's easy for you to say. thank you! You CANNOT use the name of God, or religion, to justify acts of violence, to hurt, to hate, to discriminate- Madonna
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Nero said: Imago777 said: See? We should get married. Clearly, there's all of two reasons. Dark house, by which once more I stand Here in the long unlovely street, Doors, where my heart was used to beat So quickly, waiting for a hand, A hand that can be clasp'd no more-- Behold me, for I cannot sleep, And like a guilty thing I creep At earliest morning to the door. He is not here; but far away The noise of life begins again, And ghastly thro' the drizzling rain On the bald street breaks the blank day. Oh HELL yeah! In Memoriam! | |
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luv4u said: Sweeny79 said: That's why I go to a gym that's for woman only, don't have to worry about looking "cute" just go and do your thing.
Yep What's the deal with "Women Only" gyms. Isn't that a form of discrimination? I wonder if... ...Gloria Allred would take my case. I doubt it since i'm not a big-time celebrity Don't take this seriously (unless you really have to). tA France countdown - T-Minus 4 days and counting. Tribal Disorder http://www.soundclick.com...rmusic.htm "Ya see, we're not interested in what you know...but what you are willing to learn. C'mon y'all." | |
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Moderator | theAudience said: luv4u said: Yep What's the deal with "Women Only" gyms. Isn't that a form of discrimination? I wonder if... ...Gloria Allred would take my case. I doubt it since i'm not a big-time celebrity Don't take this seriously (unless you really have to). tA France countdown - T-Minus 4 days and counting. Tribal Disorder http://www.soundclick.com...rmusic.htm There are "men only" clubs too ya know Ohh purple joy oh purple bliss oh purple rapture! REAL MUSIC by REAL MUSICIANS - Prince "I kind of wish there was a reason for Prince to make the site crash more" ~~ Ben |
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luv4u said: theAudience said: What's the deal with "Women Only" gyms. Isn't that a form of discrimination? I wonder if... ...Gloria Allred would take my case. I doubt it since i'm not a big-time celebrity Don't take this seriously (unless you really have to). tA France countdown - T-Minus 4 days and counting. Tribal Disorder http://www.soundclick.com...rmusic.htm There are "men only" clubs too ya know Really? I would imagine them being clothing optional with balls hanging out and very elaborate bath and sauna rooms. | |
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luv4u said: There are "men only" clubs too ya know
Really? (I'm obviously not a Gym attendee) I'm surprised she hasn't gone after them already. tA France countdown - T-Minus 4 days and counting. Tribal Disorder http://www.soundclick.com...rmusic.htm "Ya see, we're not interested in what you know...but what you are willing to learn. C'mon y'all." | |
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theAudience said: luv4u said: There are "men only" clubs too ya know
Really? (I'm obviously not a Gym attendee) I'm surprised she hasn't gone after them already. tA France countdown - T-Minus 4 days and counting. Tribal Disorder http://www.soundclick.com...rmusic.htm it's called a bathhouse You CANNOT use the name of God, or religion, to justify acts of violence, to hurt, to hate, to discriminate- Madonna
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at this thread..... | |
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lilgish said: at this thread.....
I aspired for more. But be it as it may, I got shit on. | |
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