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Overheard on My AIM Account
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Shockingly-Nice-UES-Bachelor-Whose-Name-Shall-Never-Be-Released: I've been very disappointed with my efforts to dabble in the triathlete world. They're either former fatties trying to slim down or uptight Type As with no soul. Think the yogis have it.
ME: Can i blog that?
UES Bachelor: Sure.
ME: god, i think my audience would kill me.
UES Bachelor: I'm very solo in my fitness regimes, but tried a few triathlete clubs in the hope I'd find the 'babe' of my dreams. Instead, I found what I described above. Yoga, on the other hand, is like a strip club to me.
ME: OK, this is going on the site.
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tsk tsk lol
Submitted by msh258 on 04.22.09 at 11:09.
Hope he's a good tipper.
Submitted by BigChase on 04.22.09 at 11:30.
What does UES stand for? His comment "Many triathletes are former fatties (not true athletes by my definition)" makes me ask if he's truly "shockingly nice" or just shockingly shallow.
Submitted by Squirrelly on 04.22.09 at 12:03.
"UES" stands for "Upper East Side." To be clear: The tone of this exchange is not uplifting, but I ran it for the candor and humor in it, and despite the shallowness and potential offense. Please forgive. People think all sorts of unprintable things when sweating in close proximity to others at gym or yoga studio or on race day. They also have all sorts of mixed motivations, deep and shallow. Which is not to condone, but simply to reveal.
Submitted by Oliver on 04.22.09 at 12:20.
I understand the candor aspect of it, so no need to ask forgiveness (and as you said yourself in the IM “I think my audience will kill me”...) but if this is typical of UES guys they can stay in the UES. Just speaking for myself, I was a “chunky kid,” then developed an ED, and had to work really hard to overcome that and reach my present mental state of body acceptance. And I guarantee you I’m a “real athlete.” Today I love my body and treat it well, and I am amazed at what I can do with it (half marathons, CrossFit, power lifting, etc.). Yet I still do have rare days when I think I’m too jiggly or I hate going to yoga class because everyone is skinnier than I am.
I think part of my issue with this post is that, run without commentary (except to call the guy nice), it’s demoralizing. [bold items from SW statement of purpose] Social Workout is dedicated to celebrating those [triumphant] moments, and to helping more people have more of them. But imagining that guy in yoga is looking me over and dismissing me because I’m not slim enough isn’t exactly motivating to me. To get the best out of this world, we must stick together.
Submitted by Squirrelly on 04.22.09 at 12:45.
For me, the ability to laugh at ourselves, the fitness culture, and whatever else there is is more important than potential offense. Oliver isn't supporting the guy, and I don't think he's saying he is nice, just sharing a shapshot of gym life as it is.
I think posting something overheard is not the same as condoning it. And sometimes just repeating something to laugh at it is a form of condemnation.
maybe it's just me, but these un-PC posts are a large part of why I'm here.
Submitted by sandyliz on 04.22.09 at 01:00.
Yeah, as a former "fatty" myself, this didn't bother me. I hear worse things in the locker room daily. Admittedly, a room full of downward dog and sweaty bottoms isn't exactly my idea of erotic objectivism either... but I think the outrageousness of things said in confidence is more about a candor between friends than a concrete social perspective, as offensive as it may seem to outsiders.
It might be important to note that, as someone who knows about dealing with EDs, over-excersising is an incredibly common and accepted/overlooked form of purging, and you should really evaluate your motives for what some would call excessive working out.
K, anyway, all I was originally going to say: haha, giggity giggity.
Submitted by Mr. Mohawk on 04.22.09 at 01:06.
Good points guys, thank you for the different perspective. I think I deleted the part in my post stating that I was definitely speaking for myself (and at one particular time of my day, I swear I'm not totally humorless!).
Though just checking, Mr. Mohawk, was your comment "you should really evaluate your motives for what some would call excessive working out" aimed at me?
Submitted by Squirrelly on 04.22.09 at 01:20.
Nope. 'You' as in 'One should really... etc.' I actually realized that just a moment ago and was about to fix it... sorry about that!
Submitted by Mr. Mohawk on 04.22.09 at 01:25.
oooooh the controversy -- as far as i'm concerned we all make certain judgments about the people around us - whether at the gym or anywhere else. so, ues-guy can say whatever he wants to a close friend, and i don't really think it's a big deal. just don't judge me out loud! lol
Submitted by msh258 on 04.22.09 at 01:42.
People are just so sensitive...relax a little. Smile more.
I love the insight into the male mind and I love the honesty! I wish more eligible bachelors would come to my yoga classes!!! :)
Submitted by michlny on 04.22.09 at 02:11.
Recently heard on some AIM account somewhere:
SomeLady: I've screwed every UES bachelor in every yoga class on the UES and they all have one thing in common.
SomeOtherLady: What's that?
SomeLady: A cock shorter than 3 inches.
SomeOtherLady: Fascinating trend. Conclusions?
SomeLady: For the big schlongs, head to thursday night spinning at...
Point being, there's bullshit and judgment in all of us. If you're cool, those are only a small part of what you have to offer. That said, I kinda hope that next time UES-dude finds himself sizing up the heart-shaped ass of a hot strip club yogi that she farts in his face.
Submitted by londontransplant on 04.22.09 at 02:56.
haha that's hilarious! couldn't agree with you more, londontransplant.
Submitted by msh258 on 04.22.09 at 03:04.
Hahaha! My husband thinks yoga=strip club too. For that matter, I feel MY sexiest/most fit when I'm halfway through a class doing a difficult pose and breathing deeply.
He refuses to do classes with me because he feels guilty taking it all in. :)
Submitted by KSHolder on 06.20.09 at 07:36.