Here’s a collection of random thoughts/ happenings that all seem gym related
- I feel that Kilograms are too heavy. One kg is 2.2 lbs. And the smallest kg plate in the gym is 2.5, so I have to add at least 10 pounds every time I want to go up in weight when lifting.
- On the subject of kilograms, I weigh about 81 (178 lbs). One of my tae kwon do friends asked me “hey how much do you weigh?” I told him “about 81” and he paused strangely and said “oh… you must mean 81 pounds, right?” he couldn’t fathom that I actually weighed that much in kilograms.
- I’ve had plenty of guys asking me for exercise advice at the gym. In the US I don’t feel that strong, but at the gym I frequent here they think I’m Hercules. So they ask me for lots of advice. And I tell them “ok do this exercise for 4 to 5 sets.” The most I ever saw a dude crank out was 2 sets when I told him that.
- So… what should I do when I kind of feel like I’m being sexually harassed…. By a dude? This one guy at the gym makes me really uncomfortable. Like he keeps trying to touch my muscles and today he just sat and watched me do military press for a while with this creepy smile on. I don’t know what to do to get him to stop…. well I kind of yelled at him and told him to do 4 sets of pec flyes when he kept asking me how to work his chest. So he, in turn, walked over and started watching TV.
- I heard a song called “Swap Meet Louie” by Sir Mix-a-Lot at the gym today. It’s a 90s song about fake Louis Vuitton. I never thought I’d hear that song in a Chinese gym. Then again, I never heard that song until I was in a Chinese gym.
This blog made me laugh, Sky. 10lbs is a lot to move up each time. More power to you. Don’t you forget my friend, you are a swolemaster general. The Chinese are noticing. To get rid of the creeper, why don’t you tell him straight up that you feel uncomfortable with him watching you so strangely. Tell him you are willing to help him but he will learn best from doing it himself. If he really is gay and just wants to check you out constantly, then you might have to switch lifting times. Also maybe try wearing long pants and long sleeves while lifting? I would hate that though. Good luck my friend. -ETang
Your problem would be unusual. Life has changed and so have rules and boundaries for gay shit. But from what I read above it sounds as if you sent a message to your dude. Probably the best from I got. If he doesn’t get it maybe someone in your area could advise what is proper there…???