Like any young professional I am struggling to learn how anybody balances their work schedule, commitments to family and friends, and health in a way that doesn't let any one of those three items fall to the way side. Unfortunately, if you're anything like me the first item to fall off my priority list is working out (see: health).
As the new year came and went I have made a new commitment to getting in shape and staying that way. I have become reinvigorated. To accomplish my goal I have made a few manageable lifestyle changes that I dedicate myself to: I set my alarm every single morning for 6 AM for an early morning work out, I get my gym clothes packed and ready to go at night so I can wake up and work out immediately, I have given up coffee, and I am cutting out alcohol.
Unfortunately, every single morning my alarm goes off I hit snooze for an hour and a half resulting in lack of sleep that serves no purpose. The lack of sleep leads to me guzzling down a half gallon of coffee, rich with whatever flavor creamer is most plentiful at my office. The lack of sleep coupled with my complete inability to hold myself to my new years resolution slips me into a mildly self loathing depression which, as you may have guessed by now, results in me at the bar drinking with friends to numb the pain.
But I digress. The point that I wanted to make before realizing what a failure I am at fulfilling promises I make to myself, is that going to a gym can be such an awkard endeavor. Generally I don't get uncomfortable during the workout- I'm all business then, but before and after the workout... completely different story. I'm not going to go into detail here, but here are a few habits people seem to have in the locker room that I have observed and genuinely disapprove of:
- The naked guy with a towel OVER HIS SHOULDER. Glad your shoulder is warm, but your junk just narrowly missed clubbing my head like a rubber chicken.
- Out of nowhere conversationalist. This is the guy that chooses to wait until your pants are at your ankles to discuss the healthcare overhall... with a complete stranger. 2 points here: A) politics should not be discussed in the nude. B.) eye contact please.
- Innapropriate use of the blow drier. The blow driers outside the shower are not mounted at waist level for a reason. I'm not going to be any more illustrative on this one.
So please, if you exhibit any of these behaviors please don't make it more difficult for people like myself and refrain from such awkward behavior. Thank you.
