The gym is like my sanctuary. I know that sounds crazy, but while other people go to church to think or clear their minds, I go to the gym. When I'm there, I usually have an idea of the workout I'm planning (minus the fact that sometimes the machines are tied up) and I focus intensely on calories burned, muscles worked and not getting too carried away so that I don't bulk up. I've had personal trainers over time and from the lessons they've taught me, I think I've found a good balance to keep the weight off and work on my toning mission. My time at the gym is not a time where I want to have a new trainer who is looking for new clients to come up to me and tell me that I need to add more weight to the already 45 lb bar I've got propped on my shoulders as I'm trying to do squats. Yes, I understand you think you are helping me and yes, I know you're looking for clients, but please, do not interrupt my workout!
I don't see you in there every time I'm in the gym, so by observing me for 5 minutes tonight, you can not tell me you have me figured out. If I want advice or help, I will come find you. I try to look intense in the gym for a reason and while you think I need to add more weight to my workouts, I know better. Been there, done that. And finally, yes, I realize that muscle mass weighs more than fat, but there is a range I like my weight to stay in between, even though I may gain muscle by adding weight, I don't want to gain any weight...I feel awesome right where I'm at! Thanks so much for your input, but I'm ok with keeping the gym as my thinking playground.
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