[LittleMoonRabbit]

I was at the gym the other night with my husband. I was on the eliptical, doing my thing, and all of a sudden a SWARM of beautiful, skinny cheerleaders poured out of one of the studio rooms. I saw my husband watching them, and it made angry... and in turn made me work out harder. They all got drinks, and then went back into the studio. I worked out like a fiend for a while, then started to relax... and then they all came out for drinks again, and I picked up the pace. When you are at the gym, do you ever experience these mtoviational rages that cause you to exercise like a maniac? Or am I just crazy?? I told my husband at the end of the workout "thank God for skinny cheerleaders... because of them, I burned over 600 calories tonight, lol"

[kimmieone]

I understand why you felt the way you did. Unfortunately I bet even if you were skinny already you're husband would still sneak a peek. Not because he's not in love with you, but men have eyes that have minds of their own! He should be more mindful about it though, how rude to look while you are standing right there. Even still at least you got in a good workout.

[Rhighlan86]

I completely understand your motivation, I do it too. When I'm at the gym if someone that I feel is pretty or is slim, I think OK I have to stay on longer and do better than her. Having guys beside me doesn't motivate me that much, but with another girl it does. It's silly but it works.

[lessthansign3]

haha, that's awesome! What's funny about my boyfriend and I is that I would totally be the one to look at the cheerleaders! It's so ridiculous how warped the gender roles are in our relationship....

I remember one huge motivator I had back home was when I'd go to the gym and run into people I knew (that happens ALL THE FREAKIN' TIME in a small town like where I'm originally from) who would compliment me on my weight loss. It was a huge ego boost. Sadly, that never happens here in Minneapolis, but my gym back home is about the only thing I miss about my small town life anyway :-P So, I bought myself an at home mini stair stepper! Screw the gym, I say!