hi everyone!
this morning i went to an exercise class i hadn’t been to in a while (i have been using my new treadmill and bike at home as of late) and i was greeted by the teacher in the following way "what are YOU doing here."
what the eff is that! granted, she was PROBABLY kidding, but how unencouraging can you be?! i laughed off the comment, took the class, and went home. but that obnoxious uninviting comment stuck with me… what was the point. better she had said, "nice to see you" or "welcome back" or anything, really, that was less douchey.
i’ll take the class again… probably tomorrow… or the next day because i won’t let that asshole’s negativity get in my way of trying to be healthier. or should i never go back?
xoxo
jennifer
Maybe she was really excited to see you? Like, WHAT ARE YOU DOING HERE?!! But if it was snotty, who cares, she’s not your friend anyway. It’s better to hate your trainer, it forces you to work harder! I saw my teacher at Target and it took a few minutes to recognize eachtoher! Now THAT is bad! Hee hee!
Don’t let that idiot get you down, Jen. She’s not worth it. Just go back and ignore her. Not worth your worry. Great show, by the way.
Go back tomorrow dressed like a hillbilly, black out a few teeth, scratch yourself and fart a lot.
Eff her! Far too often people say the most idiotic things. Yesterday, one of my co-workers at my day job asked me if i had any chocolate…i guess that was a lame attempt at humor since i work at a chocolate store part time as well. Pretty lame huh.
GREAT! That’s JUST the excuse you are looking for to NOT go back isn’t it?
dont listen to her .if it is really bothering you say somthing to her or her boss. its not easy to join a class and then go.dont let someone make ya feel bad.i think ya need to say something to her……
That was pretty rude! I would’ve probably said, “HUH? You don’t want me here? Fine, I’ll leave then!” to make her feel guilty. I’m kinda mean like that sometimes…
Jennifer, I think you should go back to the class. Don’t let this person get the better of you.
I agree! She wouldn’t have a job if you guys did not go to the class! Rude, rude, rude!
I am sorry your day had to start out with this bull crap. That was HORRIBLE for this instructor to say such a thing. I say keep on going to the class, the h*ll with her.
You should be used to negativity working with Alexis. I would pretty much say you’re damned anyway.
Go back. I go to exercise classes every day and if I miss one day, the teacher is always like: “WHERE WERE YOU?” Which always irritates me, like can’t I take one day off? I guess it’s just a deal with them.
Take the class again. You’re not going for her, you go for you. She however, is there for you.
Jenny,
Hate to keep beating the same drum but,
This is another example of your spoiled upbringing.
Boo-hoo, the teacher didn’t kiss my butt and welcome me with open arms…
blah, blah,blah.
The teacher said nothing wrong. There are people that work very hard in that class and go every day.
You are a slacker that shows up once in a while and expect a hearty welcome??
Please… Not everyone cares that you are a Koppelman ….
Start putting in some time at the class and THEN you will get some respect.
and lose some of that jelly roll…. LOL !
And all you kiss asses can just talk to the hand.
I need to give Jen some tough love once in a while.
– TJ
My response would have been:
“Showing up to see if there was a new teacher, darn, it’s YOU, oh well, I’m already here, might as well work out”.
jennifer pay no attention to what anyone says. just do what you want. you could learn more from alexis. saying that as your first exercise on not caring what the eff people think i think you should go to duane reade and buy your depends!!!
The next time that douche-bag asks: “What are YOU doing here?”, just say: “Slumming…”
I like Bipolar’s answer best, but jeez laweez Alexis says way meaner stuff to you all the time. It’s different when it’s a friend, I know. But with some of her remarks I always think “boy Jennifer sure has a thick skin.” Anyhoo, I finally showed my fat face back at Weight Watchers after like 9 months and my leader was really nice about it. She knows better than to make those cracks and your exercise person should be told not to make those unprofessional comments.
To the poster who made the comment about being a Koppelman…What’s that mean? Is that a big deal?
What are you doing here? I’d say, “Well, isn’t this an excersise class? I don’t think I’m here for groceries.” Huff, sigh and walk away annoyed.
Don’t go back, as a former spin instructor, nothing is more annoying then the slackers who show up when they want, have no form or discipline and expect a greeting from Hallmark when they do show up to class with their pathetic face and body. I take it you are from this club, do yourself and the teacher a favor and stay away. If you want to be treated like a baby go and join curves where all you chubbies can hug and cry together
hey Jennifer ,,missed the show today , sounds like you have some great suggestions here ,, i just look at people like that and think hmmmm must suck to be so miserable they gotta treat someone else like crap ,,
good for you for taking the class anyway ,,, if she says anything next time maybe you could just say ,, well you see i have a life 😉
BP christy i especially LOVE your comment 🙂
Yay for you taking an exercise class…in the MORNING none the less!??!
More than I could think of doing right now! 🙂
The woman who teaches the spinning class I used to go to is such a bitch. People kept telling me to channel my anger into exercise. It worked but I would still leave class angry. My advice is to stick with it only if you want to – you don’t have to prove anything to her. I quit spinning and now swim and take yoga – it’s much more low-key.
F-U! Bitch.
You are the only one getting paid here!
Thanks krissypoo and Taleigh! 😉
I think you’re being overly sensitive. I doubt she even remembers saying it. At least she remembered you.
Hi jennifer, you sound just like my sister and me. we talk like that when we complain too. too the people who are making the mean remarks if you cant say anything nice dont say it. geez. IF you all where in that point in your life you would feel bad too. keep going jennifer it is good to work out. keep going.
I have a question along with something someone else brought up? What’s the deal with the whole Koppelman thing? More importantly why are you always disquising your childrens faces? You have the whole Michael Jackson thing going on, really creepy!! If you are trying to protect your children, can I ask from what and if you’re afraid of someone kidnapping them, hire a bodyguard. So here is the real question, why is it ok for a picture of them to be in the Martha Stewart magazine featuring the Thanksgiving dinner at her barn when she has thousands of subscribers but not ok when you blog? You have a combined of maybe 500 (that’s a compliment) listeners? Have you always been this full of yourself?? Just wondering
I definitely liked Emmy’s comment. That was great! You know, that kind of thing happened to me once. I went to the gym and I was about to attend an exercise class that was written on the schedule. Well, the teacher didn’t show, so, I went and talked to the another teacher and told her there was supposed to be a class–She says to me “How do you know? When was the last time YOU were here?” What the f– is that? I felt like total s–. I agree with you, Jennifer. These people are supposed to be MOTIVATING us! Jerks.
chicken, no answer? what a surprise!!
Stop being so sensitive and get over yourself. You obviously feel guilty about NOT going to the gym – spend the time analyzing that instead of the minor comment.
HOORAY! The TRAINER said Something Kinda sorta mean – now I don’t have to go! RIGGHHHHHT??? And if she DIDN’T say that – what would be your excuse Jennifer? Germs? You are too busy? Listen to all of these people making it easier for you! Who the EFF cares what she says! Just get your ass in there and work out. Don’t be such a Tender!
You should change your name from Voice of Reason to Voice of Jealousy. It would fit better.
hi confused! and hi everyone else!
being a koppelman is no big deal…we joke all the time on the show about how not a big deal it is. my father had a lot of success in the music business a while back so people in that industry know his name but beyond that we are just a family. we took the family photo for martha’s magazine december 2005- about a month and a half into doing the radio show…i didn’t think about it enough which was why i allowed my kids to be photographed…i blur their faces because i am paranoid…yes paranoid.. which means, in reality, i know that i’m being insane and my kids, pooh pooh pooh, would be fine, faces shown and all, but i cannot bring myself to actually show them. yes, as i’ve said many times, i’m a little crazy.
in terms of the teacher of my cardio class, i will go back, of course, i just found her comment bizarre..that’s all.
xoxo
Jen and Alexis – This question is for either of you or anyone else that would like to answer. What kind of treadmill do you recommend?
Just to be picky — is unencouraging a word or is it discouraging? Grammar Police? Anyone?
OK now can you translate “pooh pooh pooh” You say it all the time and I don’t get it. You throw it into conversation with Alexis randomly. What the Hell are you talking about?
She probably blurs the kids faces because some of the haters out there are so obnoxious as you’ve all proven – and she doesn’t need to hear you all rip her kids apart. Jeez, she shows the back of their head and all the negativos out there had a heyday! Be negative when there’s something that upsets you, but to rip a kid, that’s just low. So, I agree, Jennifer, blur their faces! Hear ya later!
I would have such a resentment against Miss Comments – I would, if possible start again somewhere else. Who needs that mental crap just to add to everything else that makes exercising so unappealing.
I would find a new class with a different teacher. Obviously she must be pretty non-motivational based on her people-interaction skills. Good luck, Jennifer, and don’t give up!
Don’t go back Jennifer. You are too nice a person to subject yourself to such negativity. You won’t be comfortable with this teacher anymore. Find youraelf a new place to workout where you can relax and enjoy yourself.
“F***” her, don’t go back. Spend your money at a class where the instructor is happy to see you. She was not kidding, just being a bitch…
🙂
xoxoxo
She f-ing excercises for a living..who is she to be a BITCH…maybe if she ate some nachos she’d be perkier! Don’t go back..I wouldn’t….but my ass is really BIG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
don’t go anymore, I like referring to you as the fat girl with red hair. do not get on that bike
POOR me blah blah blah I need happiness all the time. Don’t I make all of you happy?? Why didn’t someone tell me I’m a pain in the *ss, Keithy, daddy, mommy, nobody likes me. Go eat another twinkie!!