Everyone should have a good friend...

So...I know some of you may be wondering...what could friendship possibly have to do with fitness...
We all need a good friend in our lives. In my case it's my husband.
That person that will tell you when you've messed up..that can be honest with you and you really CARE what they think so it makes you reconsider your actions. The person you bring with you to buy jeans (if your a woman). The one who when you say "do these make my but look fat?" says "YES!!! Dear god YES!!! Take them off IMMEDIATELY and let's never talk of this again!"
Today was day 2 at the gym. Before I even opened my eyes this morning my brain was already listing all of the REALLY great excuses NOT to go. But...(deep sigh) I can't give up already..plus I'm going to a party tonight and the exercise will eliminate at least a little of the guilt of eating bean dip, chips, and other yummy treats...
I hauled my ass down the street (walking down again despite the gale force winds!).
I entered to see the regular crowd (I'm assuming anyway..they were there yesterday ...) PLUS a new addition.
I just want to take a moment to say...
Thank you SO much Mr. Late 40's, overweight, shirtless workout guy. Do you not have a good friend to tell you NOT to do that...Just don't do that..put your shirt back on. You don't see me prancing my fat ass around in a thong body suit do you? Another thought. If you are wildly GASPING for air on the elliptical machine..step off my friend. I was looking around for the portable defibrillator. My concern was genuine...I was contemplating whether or not I'd perform mouth to mouth on you. I appreciate your vigor, but this is not a race. I am working at my own pace. You have nothing to prove on the machine beside me. CHILL my hairy, shirtless friend..don't hurt yourself!
I did manage to hang on for 35 minutes today by the way. So I DOUBLED my time. I did have the urge to remove my shirt so I'd fit in, but I resisted. I did not approach the arm machines. Though I'm sure hairy, shirtless guy would have helped me..I think I will wait for my husband. He'll tell me if I look stupid doing it! :) Have a great day my people!