fats quitting the gym + family [rant] I see so many different ones and because I've been coming here for 3/4 of a year, there are cycles. I see 4-5 people everytime I come. Sometimes a new obese person comes in and actually does something, not just chilling on the exercise bike or walking on the treadmill. I was initially happy for them when I first saw new fats, I have hope for them. This gym is very private and there's a womens section and it's fairly cheap. It's the perfect environment. But after a week or two, I never see them again. Sigh.  This is the perfect place, they even came with friends, why can't they continue. It will pay off. If they could just keep on track for a year or two (which goes by in a flash once you find what you like doing and get happy from exercising/reaching new heights), and the healthier lifestyle would probably impact their eating because they wouldn't want to ruin their progress.  I'm not even confused, its just bizarre. Living a longer healthier happier life was within grasp, but its as if a gym is poison, it deters them. And just like my family members, if they're not gonna take the initiative to change their excess eating and sedentary life then they'll get worse as they age and disintegrate. I'm so tired of simple logic going over their head.  edit: exercise bike not elliptical