#gym without working out

[compassionmattersmost]

4: Sitting in the Gym Parking Lot: A Gentle Step Toward Physical Movement

For many people living with Post-Viral ME/CFS, even the thought of physical exercise can feel overwhelming. The body is a delicate balance, and pushing it beyond its limits can trigger post-exertional malaise (PEM)—that all-too-familiar crash after exertion that leaves you feeling more fatigued and symptomatic than before. Yet, there may still be a desire, a pull to move your body, to regain some…

[ratwithhands]

Character relations/opinions!

Alright before I post any more Battle Addict stuff I should probably explain what a League Council is. Here's a summarized diagram:

A Pokemon League is a region's network of specialized skilled trainers. It is run by the League Council, which includes finance, HR, marketing, PR, and other managing departments which are divided into different branches depending on who they work with.

This is all to say that everything gets messy very quickly when news of the diagnosis spreads through the network. Originally the diagnosis was supposed to be private information for only the Battle and League departments, however certain higher ups felt it was a safety risk and notified gym leaders as well in the event of future collaborations.

The network is mostly divided into people who are positive/neutral about the news, and people who feel negatively about the twins as a result. Coworkers who were already familiar/close with the two tend to be positive, or at least supportive, whereas those who didn't know them got another reason to avoid them. Some people think they should go on leave for "recovery", but some are more forward and want them terminated.

If you're wondering where Cynthia falls in this, she's a foreign top league worker (Sinnoh Champion) who is hosted in Unova. Basically she has dept. employees assigned to help her connect to people around the region and get different services if requested. She's basically watching everything unfold from the sidelines, with every interview about her opinion boiling down to "lol if you're scared of people stronger than you then get good". She does also bring up historic accounts of CM/HCCM though, mostly to clarify that CM is not a new or scary thing. She's not for or against the twins, rather just hoping to use this as an opportunity to teach others.

I didn't end up drawing her because I got tired but Elesa got the news too!! She actually got it before everyone else since the twins decided to go tell her beforehand. The general scene basically had Ingo and Emmet deliberating in the car, Ingo telling Emmet it's not too late to turn around and go home while Emmet was hesitant but adamant that they needed to tell her first. She probably took it the worst out of everyone but that's mostly just cause it caught her off guard that her friends would just randomly drop in to deliver the news. She's still rooting for them though, mostly trying to support the Subway with more collaborative events to make the twins look better after the hit from the media. She also tries to rework Emmet's restraints where possible, usually trying to make them look more cohesive with the rest of an outfit or trying to make them less visible (cause as much as Emmet says it's not a big deal it's still the first thing he looks at in his reflection).

Here's them in alt clothes :7

Man is cuffed under there (T_T)

Can't really think of too much to say so hope you guys like the art and see you later!

[girlivealwaysbean]

it's not sinking in that today might be the last day in my house and town for many months to come

[damianbugs]

just had a hilarious thought of bruce catching wind of bernards not exactly safe or balanced training regime and invites him over for lunch under the guise of 'bonding with the potential father in law' only for bruce to start indirectly giving him batman-training advice

[justanothersanjilover]

One Piece Modern Gym AU wips

(Part 3)

Sanji actually tried to tell Nami about Zoro’s behavior and that he went into the girls' changing room with Vivi and Koala. But she just laughed at him.

“Did one of them tell him to set them down or to leave the room?”

“No…not that I noticed…” Sanji said, slightly pounding.

“Then he didn't do anything to violate their personal space. Believe me, if Vivi wouldn't want him to be there, she’d kick him out in no time.”

Sanji sighed and nodded, admitting his defeat and went back to the bar. He sat there for quiet some time until two of the girls came over to order a strawberry shake from him.

“Right away my lovely ladies.”

They smiled at him and then turned to each other to continue their conversation.

“It’s so lovely to see her again after such a long time,” the blonde one said.

“Yes, but to be honest, she didn't have to go through all of this just to get that body,” the brunette replied. “It’s achievable with training and a bit help of steroids or something like that.”

“True, true. You know I can't imagine getting my breasts chopped off just to look a bit more buff.”

Now, Sanji's curiosity was piqued. He leaned a little closer to the girls to hear better, and they went on about a woman (apparently) who used to come to this Gym and left almost three years ago, never coming back once, and now suddenly was back again. Sanji couldn't remember someone new besides Zoro. But those two were clearly talking about a girl. Maybe she went to the Gym when Sanji wasn't there. And what was all that talk about getting her breasts removed? He couldn't quite follow that part of the conversation.

“Two strawberry shakes, for two beautiful girls,” Sanji put the drinks in front of them smiling.

“Thanks, Sanji! That's what I need right now,” the blonde smiled back and the brunette nodded along.

“I couldn’t help but follow your conversation a bit.,” Sanji admitted. “Who are you talking about, if I may ask?”

The girls looked at each other, then at Sanji and the blond sighed almost inaudibly.

“Just an old friend of ours,” she said, but the way she pronounced the word friend told Sanji a lot about that apparent friendship. “You actually know her. But we promised not to tell her name to anyone who doesn't know her three years ago.”

“And you keep that promise?” He was actually surprised by that - judging by how she just told him between the lines that she couldn't stand that girl.

“We unfortunately have to,” the brunette chimed in. “Otherwise we aren't allowed here anymore and this is the best Gym for women in this town.”

That was interesting! Who of the girls was so close to Nami that she threatened others to ban them from the Gym for literally just telling a name? And who matched the vague description he had from listening in on the conversation. He had to find out!

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[pilonciillo]

lol didn’t think someone giving money would give me anxiety

[phagodyke]

tried putting on my radiator for the first time this winter (we've had snow this week.... its focking cold) but it trips the fusebox for the entire flat lmfao. I'm fuuuucked 😐

[aleixis]

guys ik i needa lose a couple pounds but like,,, i wanna get buldak so bad

[disengaged]

it’s my birthday tomorrow and i’m so unwell i just don’t give a fuck. lol

[himblebo]

Ohhhhhh I see, the orthotics that an orthopedist gave me 5 years ago way overcorrected my ankle pronation to supination but I’ve been so used to walking like that that I didn’t notice and now all of my shoes are worn completely down on the outside edge, my arches are weak, and my balance is nonexistent

[ningningkittie]

🦨

[aropride]

every like 6 months i go through a phase of "i need to get buff" But i never do it. but maybe this time

[devilsskettle]

very disappointed in myself for bailing on my fitness class today but i am listening to the signs my body is giving me and it is saying no

[ovcrtime]

i like to think larry's position as a member of the elite four is largely unknown. people know that he's a gym leader because they need that information ( and because he's been one for so long ) but the elite four? he'd argue it's better to remain anonymous, as much as he can manage. force the challengers to plan for everything, so they aren't totally wiped by the mystery trainer. additionally, larry doesn't talk about this job, and has asked most people not to as well -- but even if they did, who would believe that the normal type gym leader would be an elite four member? is that even allowed? doesn't he HAVE an office job?

what helps the most with keeping it quiet, though: rika and poppy are strong. he doesn't fight very often -- most challengers don't make it past them.

[wookgerine]

Love that they take Bella with the gym with them all the time

[goldensunset]

huge fan of the glaseido mountain music so far