Is there anyone in Virginia Beach that my husband does NOT know? We, one of us significantly less cheerfully then the other, got up at 5 to head to the Anytime Gym today. Upon arrival at a gym that I thought should be empty, we discovered that the 5:00 hour is apparently fairly popular with others.
Jim and I had made a deal, "No talking". I would go but he couldn't chirp, chirp, chirp the whole time. Daggone if he doesn't start introducing me to people! "Oh Donna, you remember"...........I had all the hallmarks of do not disturb: grouchy demeanor, television on at my treadmill, iPod earplugs firmly in place in both ears and the plug on the treadmill (bright orange so there is no doubt that they are in my ears), and stare intently at the screen while I sweat. Mr. Happy cannot help himself.
He even kindly came over to remind that enough time had elapsed and I should go on home and take a good hot bath since I am out of shape and want to be able to move later. Now, in retrospect, he probably said all that fairly quietly but at 6:00 this morning, my ears heard his words as speaking very loudly.....sorta like the dad in the book we used to read to our boys about the Loud family.
Mostly, it was a non-event. Tomorrow morning, we will go earlier in hopes of avoiding the crowd of 6-8 folks and I'm wearing a label that says, "Hello, My Name Is: Don't talk to me".
Meeting with the trainer last night was interesting. We agreed that I will continue my Weight Watchers diet and not use their nutrition suggestions (at least I believe "CJ" agreed to that with reluctance). He told us that he could meet all of our goals even if they were to be in bodybuilding contests! Made me wonder if we had the right fit but since there are 4 trainers and they rotate, I'm sure it will be fine. I only plan to use them for one month anyway (which I believe may have been perceived as an insult). I want them to teach me how to use the equipment. Their goal is to re-structure lives and have a trophy to brag about. I think we'll be fine as long as we respect one another's goals and recognize the recalcitrance of the exerciser.....(Also, Jim knew several folks last night - even some dad from the swim team years ago who I'd long since forgotten. Apparently, the dad's first name is "Carl" which made him memorable as we have a son named Carl.)
Day 1's exercise goal achieved!
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