I don't understand New Year's Resolutions. I live in a constant state of either trying to make myself better or accepting my faults. So when others decide that because it's a different year they're going to make a complete shift in their lifestyle, I find that laughable. And what's worse is that they never last. I don't have data to back me on this, but I'd bank on about 4% of New Year's Resolutions coming to fruition.

Last summer, in my efforts to better myself, I decided to start actually using my Bally's membership that I've had for a couple years. My naturally thin body was throwing on some pounds where pounds shouldn't be and I decided to do something about it. So twice a week for the past few months I have been running. I hate running. Back when I regularly played basketball I'd say it was a great sport, except for all the running. But for losing weight and improving physique running is tough to beat. So I run.

The past few gym trips I have noticed a dramatic spike in attendance and a lot of new faces. Some of these new faces are equipped with a personal trainer. A good personal trainer who teaches about proper diet and exercise is immensely important. The personal trainers at my Ballys, who tell jokes and ogle the females they're training, aren't doing anybody any good. And it's annoying when I'm trying to run and I'm doing my best to not stare at the hot chick anyway (don't want to be that guy). But when she's sitting there laughing her butt off every two minutes, I have to look. And I feel bad, because she is getting very minimal out of her current workout and I can guarantee that when personal training time runs out she won't be at the gym for more than a few weeks.

So she, along with the less obvious people who have made New Year's resolutions to hit the gym, are most likely wasting their time and money. Maybe a few will stick, but my money says that most won't. Maybe I'll see them again early next year.