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  It’s prime time for picking up less than ideal women with low self esteem for making the sex though. I’m not proud of it but I’m also not proud of myself.
context: Got to start somewhere, like you did. You should try encouraging them and not judging them. Maybe some won’t keep it up but you have no divine right to be there that they don’t so don’t get annoyed about it and just get on with it. >
  
  I went to the gym daily for 20 years until I had children. The reason most new years resolutions (to get in shape) fail is because people are not realistic about what they can achieve. The average person can't go from never exercising to working out every day, and after 4 to 6 weeks they will tend to quit because it doesn't fit their lifestyle.
  Basically, most people would be better off setting a modest goal (like working out 2 days a week for 45 minutes a day) than trying to do it all right off the start. >
  
  I mean I personally find it harder to stick to if I don’t go all out, so I’d be less likely to stick to only 90 minutes a week. That’s just me tho >
  
  Gatekeeping better health aside, how exactly are they in the way if they don’t show up much, if at all…? >
  
  OP isn't really wrong... Most of January the gym is full of people and by February or March it's back to normal traffic. Going to the gym in January is always annoying because of New Years Resolutions. 
  That said, good for them and I hope they stick to it this time, the gym can get bigger. >
  
  I’m not 100% disagreeing with OP; though, it’s not an issue with the gym I go to. It’s just an incredibly unnuanced take, which seems to be the norm in this subreddit. It is what it is. >
  
  True that >
  
  imma keep trying anyways cry about it >
  
  If those people didn't sign up, you'd be paying double. >
  
  I don't care. People filming themselves (and me) in the gym is way worse. If it wasn't illegal I would hurt them daily. >
  
  So how would these people keep going to the gym if they never started?
  What a stupid gatekeep Jesus. You're the person that people worry about when they go to the gym. We try so hard to keep people like you out. I'd rather my gym be filled with 100 of these people than 1 of you. Just stay home. >
  
  Bruh they’re just trying to improve themselves what kinda take is this. Its tough keeping up at the gym I’m not surprised many people don’t stick with it. >
  
  Get a home gym if you hate waiting.  Best thing i did. >
  
  How about you just be supportive or don’t talk bad about them? >
  
  How about I just don't give a shit about feelings? >
  
  Aw tough guy 🥰 >
  
  This is not an unpopular opinion. Everyone who actually goes to the gym consistently agrees with you though. >
  
  Yes, but how many people regularly go to the gym? We're in the minority so it's technically an unpopular opinion. >
  
  That’s a great unpopular opinion! I hate it. It’s only a month of our time before 80% of the people clear out again. So calm down. Besides, I find it’s the gym bros that take up most of the space and I’m intimidated too much to even try to break into ‘their’ space. (how’s that for an unpopular opinion? ;) 
  You never know if you’re going to be one of the 20% who will be able to stick to it and get healthier. You will be 100% unsuccessful if you don’t even try. 
  Now I’m off to struggle to find my place in the gym! And maybe I’ll get a chance to encourage a beginner to keep coming back. >
  
  It’s ok to be annoyed at this especially when it happens every year. Trying to take action against it is when the problems occur. >
  
  Part of the reason new people stop going is because they feel unwelcome. You’re part of the problem OP. My 2023 wish for you is that every time you try something new or are in a situation where you feel vulnerable, someone out there makes you feel unwelcome and gatekeeps it from you. >
  
  They are also giving you the opportunity to look down on people. Egos need exercise too! >
  
  I love the hate. Keep it coming