Site hosted by Angelfire.com: Build your free website today!
« June 2004 »
S M T W T F S
1 2 3 4 5
6 7 8 9 10 11 12
13 14 15 16 17 18 19
20 21 22 23 24 25 26
27 28 29 30
Entries by Topic
All topics  «
Animal Rights
CAGED
Farm Sanctuary
Body Modification
Stigmata Body Art
BMEzine
You are not logged in. Log in
Fuck You Too
Wednesday, June 9, 2004
Rage Against the Truly Annoying : Part 1: Put Down The Fork You Fat Bastard
While sitting with a friend I brought up the subject of gym memberships and how much of a waste of money I thought they were.

"So you're against physical activity?" They said.

"No . . .I just think they're a waste of money. I've never really set foot in one and I've lost more weight and I'm in better shape than the 3 of you that do combined."

"Well maybe that's just what works for you" They said.

And that's where the stupidity of that sentence fustrates the bejesus out of me 'Maybe *that's* what works for *you*'. Do you even understand the stupidity of that sentence? Doing what I did worked for me, yes, but in order for that sentence to even make any sense as a comeback what they're doing would have to be working just as well for them. AND IT'S NOT.

I'm stronger, leaner, faster, and a whoooole lot more limber than they are and I didn't have to waste absurd amounts of money at the gym. That's my point. You can do just as well or better than at the gym without wasting money. Is that concept soooo hard to understand? Maybe it actually wouldn't be such a waste of money if they actually had a plan about it or didn't eat garbage everyday but that's not the case.

You may be wondering why this topic fustrates me so much and I guess I should make that a little more clear. I've known a lot of people who thought going to the gym was just the answer to their fitness prayers and then a year later they're still fat or weak and they always end up complaining to me about it eventually and it's all I can do to not laugh right in their face.

This culture is obsessed with fitness and dieting and yet 60% of us are overweight. Over half of those people aren't just overweight, they are morbidly obese by medical standards. All of those fat people ( and some of they skinny ones who think they are fat who are getting a virtual bitch slap from me if they're reading this ) are just searchin g for real quick fix. They want to eat as much as they want and avoid the outdoors as much as possible and then whine and complain that they're still fat. Here's an idea: PUT DOWN THE FORK!!! GO OUTSIDE AND RUN, JOG, SKIP . . .DO SOMETHING!

Being healthy in this country is free, okay? I don't hate fat people or anything like that. Horay for those people out their who are fat and happy about it.m good for you. It's those one's who whine and fucking complain as they don't even bloody try anything or if they are trying something it's so stupidly absurd that even the dimest simpleton could see that's it not gonna work.

And for those scrawny guys who want to bulk up because they look like a god damn famine victim that could blow away in the wind or fall through a crack in the floor at any moment: yOU DON'T NEED TO GO TO THE GYM. You need to walk you're scrawny ass over to see a nutritionist and then get yourself some medium sized weights. Cost effective and the money you spend is going to last you a life time. Not just a freaking year at some God-awful misery-sucking machine that alway reeks of fat-guy sweat full of people who just think way too much of themselves.

Posted by punk4/punky_kittenx at 12:18 PM EDT
Updated: Saturday, August 14, 2004 1:07 PM EDT
Post Comment | View Comments (1) | Permalink | Share This Post

Wednesday, June 9, 2004 - 10:56 PM EDT

Name: Bookwyrm

Don't forget that simply riding a bike to get someplace is a perfectly viable option. I hate it when people think it's a chore to walk a few blocks to someone's house, especially when it's nice out. My sister, when she used to go regularly to a formerly mutual friend's house (that I now go to regularly and she just shows up for a party that another friend was going to) wanted rides back and forth . . . we live ten minutes away at a leisurely walk. That's a walk that includes walking on only five streets (two that are only crossed) and a grand total of four blocks. On my bike I get there in two minutes, and that's only because it's uphill to their house.

Then there's the fact that biking allows certain errands. You can go get milk at the store if you want -- take a backpack and you can fit at least one bag of groceries in it. I can ride with two hanging off my handles. If I wanted to, I could install a basket on either the front or back (since I care little about how the bike looks) and carry more. And if that's not enough space for you, you either need to cut back on how much food you eat, or you need to take more trips -- both of which are actions that lead to better health.

And finally, biking can be *fun*. The feeling of the wind in your face (assuming it's not cold, biting wind -- I've done this regularly in the winter durring snowstorms) is great, whether it's from coasting down a hill or because you've built up speed on your own; either is satisfying.

Just remember to keep your breaks in shape -- they can wear out pretty quickly. They also don't work well in wet weather; in cars, that's because it's hard to get traction, but bicycle tires actually hold better in rain and snow -- it's the fact that water gets into the space between break pad and tire.

Also, bright clothing is a must. Please -- no neon; other people have to lay eyes on you. White clothing does just as well. Flashing rear lights are also good -- I have one, and it's a comfort to know that the driver coming down an otherwise empty road at night can't miss you. No, scratch that -- you WANT him to miss you. That, after all, is the point.

So the next time you want to go get some more ice cream at the grocery store only a few blocks from the house, leave the car in park and hoof (or wheel) it. You get exercise, automatically think about taking less home with you, and also save gas and milage for when you actually need it.

View Latest Entries