Crazy People At The Gym

Have I told you lately how much I don't like the gym? It's awful, but I have my workout buddy to thank for making sure I get there every week, several times a week. Without her I think I would just peace out fairly often. (Thanks K. Spaid!)

I have a love/hate relationship with the elliptical - ok, let's be honest, it's a hate/hate relationship, but I digress - but it seems to be what burns the most calories for me. So, without fail, I find myself on the elliptical every time couting down the seconds until it's over. Have you caught on that I find nothing good in this? Well, to make matters worse, the last several times I have been toughing it out on my friend, the elliptical, there is one woman in particular who always ends up on the machine next to me. She drives me crazy. One, she is a maniac and I cannot believe that she has not broken one of the machines yet. Two, she talks on the phone while she is working out about issues I don't need to hear about. Yesterday it was about her mom and how she needs to see a psychiatrist because she thinks she has mental issues. Excuse me, WTF? Then, when she is not on the phone, her iPod is BLARING. Even with my iPod on, I can clearly hear hers.

Dear Crazy Elliptical Lady,

PLEASE don't even bother bringing your phone with you to work out. I mean after all, if you can't take 45 minutes out of your day to work out without interruption, then maybe should reconsider. Do you really think it's appropriate that everyone hears your conversation about your crazy mom or your medical issues? Furthermore, do you really think the person on the other end of the line wants to hear your huffing and puffing in their ear? Also, why is it necessary for the people next to you have to hear your music over their own? I get it, you like the songs on your iPod. Well, I like the songs on MINE, too. I don't want to hear yours, thanks. And I would like to point out that it is not necessary to flail about while on the elliptical. You are seriously going to end up hurting yourself or someone else.
One more thing... can you PLEASE choose one of the other 10 machines that are not rightnext to me?! Kthx!

I'm hoping I don't see her again tomorrow.

Do you have to deal with crazy people at the gym?

I'm almost to the 10 lbs lost mark. This means I can start thinking about booking my massage. Yessss!