#Fitness - Happy New Year #Gym Goers!

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HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Always being hungry is an issue for this man, especially after a really good workout.

Lately I have been looking back at my time in Masset BC, Canada.  I was eating 3 meals a day, 1800 calories a day, and losing crazy weight.  Sure the life style was a bit different, and I wasn't starving either.

Post #workout #baby #birdie #sandwich! Gotta fuel the #gainz from #ChestDay. Will be back at the #gym tonight for some extra #LegDay exercises as yesterday's leg day was bad. So I'm gunna make up for it tonight by going #HAM on my #hamstrings and #quads.. It's going to be #badass.

A photo posted by David Simmerson (@zombieboots) on Jun 4, 2015 at 12:18pm PDT

Now the complicated thing happens, I come home to Ontario from Masset and my weight plateau's out.  And I find it harder and harder to move around, constantly drained.  Its the different style of living that I have at home, its far more restricted but it is acceptable for why.  But still.




It took me a few months to figure it out but I finally got it on lockdown.  My eating habits while different started to go back to the original ones.  Which is terrible.  Aiming to control that will yield the best result.  Then I will be able to enjoy my baby birdie sandwiches again.  With it being New Years, my resolution is to get my eating back on track.  That means I have to take control of my diet again and really hammer down on it.  I already goto the gym daily and work out, now its time to get my diet squared off again.

I also expect people to have new gym resolutions, but I think they need to look at their lives and think to themselves, is this what I really want, or is it I want the convenience of a gym without rarely accessing it.  That is a terrible way to live and it is truly a terrible way.  At least in my opinion.

I look forward to seeing people in the gym for the next 2 weeks then never again.  As per every year. (This is a terrible joke, but I really am looking forward to seeing some new faces)

If you want to be helpful to the new resolutionsers, please see my blog post on how to welcome them, and if you are new to the gym, you should read the post as well, its got my basic rules for gyming.  Its nothing special, but its just some helpful hints for all, you can find the link right here: Welcoming New Years Resolutioners.

With that said, to all my new friends who have taken up the call to change your life, whether it is to get fit, or keep fit.  To lose weight or bulk up, welcome to the gym, and I look forward to seeing you all there.

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#Fitness - Welcoming New Years Resolutioners!

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Welcoming New Years Resolutioners:

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With New Year's right around the corner I decided to take the time to establish some ground rules for welcoming the new people and their resolutions to the gym!

These are some ground rules that everyone can live by.  Remember these people decided to make a change in their life so lets help them stick to it by not scaring them away or making them feel uncomfortable.

Keep your eyes on yourself: 

Nobody likes being watched while working out, especially people who have decided to lose weight. Don't stare or gawk.  This goes for for people too just because they are fit or good looking doesn't mean you get to stare.  This scares people away.

Mind your own business: 

I don't care if you see someone doing something in a way you wouldn't. Leave them be, unless they ask for your help or opinion don't intrude into their workout session.  It makes people comfortable when someone just chimes in about their routine. You do my know their limitations. Perhaps they have a medical reason for only quarter repping. Just stay out of their business.

Be kind: 

If someone asks for a spot or advice feel free but don't over due it with the advice. People new to the gym can often get overloaded by comments and knowledge. Direct answers with no fluff. If they want the help they will keep asking. Don't blow smoke up their asses with your horror stories or what not. Just the facts and keep it quick to avoid overturning them.

Stink Factor: 

I cannot stress this enough. Cleanup the equipment when you're done and make sure you wear deodorant and clean gym gear.  Veterans of the gym often forget that they stink or wear the same gear as the previous day. That's offensive and new people will often bail because they don't like the smell.  This is only for those who don't shower and clean themselves. I know most gym goers are super good about this.  Which brings me to the next point.

Shower etiquette: 

I know not all gyms have separate shower stalls. So keep your eyes on your own 'equipment'.  This is just common sense and should be adhered to by everyone.  If you can't help yourself and you gotta look at someones junk in the shower, perhaps you should buy a home gym and stop going to a public one because your rude and disrespectful.

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