Back in school

[mr715]

I got in great shape as an undergrad. Heavy lifting and a lot of money at GNC.

I'm back at school 20 years later with access to the university gym, but the place is full of social media kids and cameras and it weirds the heck out of me. Worth it to just pay for a gym not overrun by kids?

Appreciate any support to get me back to my game weight.

[mercuryblues]

1. Take the free gym and ignore the others.

They are at every gym.

Just find a time of day when they are scarce.

Take the money you pay for a gym and save it for the new clothes you will need.

[mr715]

6. "For the new clothes"

That is such a positive framed statement and I want you to know I really appreciated it. I know it wasn't meant as a grand motivational construction, but I just want to acknowledge that your reflexive support indicates to me that you are a good person.

In re: clothes, I got plenty. But some jeans are collecting dust. It is my hope to give 'em a good clean and let them re-enter the rotation.

[Iris]

2. Maybe find times when there are fewer of them?

[mr715]

3. That would be ideal

Would require a bit of discipline on my part. Early mornings tend to be quieter with more serious athletes, less peacocking and cameras.

[Iris]

4. Haha! Yes! I was thinking the same. Would I be willing to get up at 4:20 am?

Although, from working as a librarian at universities most of my career, I can usually identify some very specific usage trends of various services.

[mr715]

5. When I taught in NYC

and had the summers off, I'd work out late night taking of 24 hour open places. I couldn't sleep anyway, might as well take advantage of the gyms being empty.

Don't have the luxury anymore. No more summers off, no more 24 hour gyms, and a tiktok wasteland.

[mr715]

7. You what else I'd dread?

Running into my students. I don't know why. I'm sure it is a pretty common thing. I ironically feel so vulnerable when I'm heavy lifting.

[Iris]

8. I always think if that!