My husband just made a snide Peloton comment

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Anonymous wrote:Mine does this, too, and it drives me bonkers. It's this veiled way of criticizing. I just say, "Why do you ask?" to all of them. Then he either has to back off, or he has to make the criticism overtly.

How is that veiled? How the eff do you guys live with partners who are trying to make you feel like shit, fully intentionally?

Counting the days until both kids are in college.

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Anonymous wrote:Because you could have bought a stationary bike for 1/10 the price and watched something scenic on your TV.

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This is what I thought. He's probably annoyed that you spent a crap-ton of money and, if you just do scenic rides, wasted it. I would be.

Why is it wasted if you use it and enjoy it? What a weird way to think of things.

Because you could get the exact same result for far less money.

And you know this how? And it's your business why? Oh dear.

How do I know this? Because I can read.

Why is it my business? I have no idea what point this is supposed to make. It isn't anyone's business, of course. But OP posted here. It's a comment board.

Are you always this dense, or is this just a special treat for us?

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Why is it my business? I have no idea what point this is supposed to make. It isn't anyone's business, of course. But OP posted here. It's a comment board.

Are you always this dense, or is this just a special treat for us?

I wonder if OP's husband has a brother for you.

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Anonymous wrote:Because you could have bought a stationary bike for 1/10 the price and watched something scenic on your TV.

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This is what I thought. He's probably annoyed that you spent a crap-ton of money and, if you just do scenic rides, wasted it. I would be.

Why is it wasted if you use it and enjoy it? What a weird way to think of things.

Because you could get the exact same result for far less money.

And you know this how? And it's your business why? Oh dear.

How do I know this? Because I can read.

Why is it my business? I have no idea what point this is supposed to make. It isn't anyone's business, of course. But OP posted here. It's a comment board.

Are you always this dense, or is this just a special treat for us?

How do you know if it's a waste of money? Value is subjective, don't you see? You cannot possible define worth for a stranger, yet you seem to think you can, by saying OP wasted her money -- simply because she is not using a Peloton the way you might. Namaste...

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What a jerk OP.

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If I were you OP, I’d start doing classes when DH was around....but only classes from the really sexy guy instructors.

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OP, did you purchase the bike, saying you wanted to really burn calories or lose weight or something? If yes, then you have to stop making those comments. That’s what he responding to. Otherwise. I love some of these humorous solutions - like the remote control, save it for your book, be perfect in another room, etc,

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Anonymous wrote:Don't say "Why do you ask?" that invites him to mansplain the best way for you to put in a tampon and further criticize whatever you're doing.

Just say "Go be perfect in another room - I've got this." If he opens his mouth to respond say "No, I don't need any input. I'm a grown adult who can make decisions on my own. I don't want or need your opinion on HOW I ride a bike/make brownies. If you don't like the way I do it, then when YOU do it you can do it your way."

Bravo!! Your husband is being a jerk.

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When you're husband's not around, try a 30 min low impact ride from Holly Marie Corbin (filter for time and instructor and class type in the on demand section). They are "easy" but will build your confidence and you will work up a sweat. And there's a lot of zone out time included. Then don't tell him about it.

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He's micromanaging you. No wonder you're annoyed.

All the posters who're telling OP she's using her bike wrong: you're micromanagers too and the people around you secretly cannot stand you.

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Anonymous wrote:When you're husband's not around, try a 30 min low impact ride from Holly Marie Corbin (filter for time and instructor and class type in the on demand section). They are "easy" but will build your confidence and you will work up a sweat. And there's a lot of zone out time included. Then don't tell him about it.

So your takeaway was that OP needs more unsolicited advice about how to use her Peloton?

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Anonymous wrote:I find it hard to work out. I have to gear up to do it, I hate it, but we just bought this costly Peloton and I'm trying to stay committed. But I don't like the instructor rides; I prefer scenic rides that I can do at my own pace and speed, while just zoning out.

I had a rough day and dragged myself to the bike. Cued up my scenic, easy ride. Began pedaling. Husband appears over my shoulder and asks why I'm not doing a "real" ride to get better.

WTF! I am doing a real ride, just not the kind he prefers.

He does this in the kitchen too. Why are you making brownies with two eggs? Why are you heating the pan so hot? Why why WHY

I AM ANNOYED

I've dealt with this so many times. Not just men, overall people who ask you WHYYY but in reality have no interest in your reasons, just looking for a way to demonstrate their superiority.

I have a perfect answer for them, and I practice is with abandon. You may have seen it here on DCUM.

Why did you have kids if you don't want to spend time with them?

Just to piss you off.

Why are you putting two eggs in the brownie?

Just to piss you off.

Why don't you give your kids the best chance ever?

Just to piss you off.

It never fails.

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Anonymous wrote:Because you could have bought a stationary bike for 1/10 the price and watched something scenic on your TV.

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This is what I thought. He's probably annoyed that you spent a crap-ton of money and, if you just do scenic rides, wasted it. I would be.

OP, does DH or anyone else in the house use it? Who wanted it? If he did, then he should shut his mouth. If you wanted it, I agree that it’s a waste of money to use the Peleton on scenic rides (which aren’t that good anyway). You would get a much better workout (heartrate up, calories burned, etc) doing the rides. Start with short beginner rides and work up from there.

Is there a life goal to use money as efficiently as possible?

Did someone ask you about the ways to get a better workout?

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Anonymous wrote:Because you could have bought a stationary bike for 1/10 the price and watched something scenic on your TV.

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This is what I thought. He's probably annoyed that you spent a crap-ton of money and, if you just do scenic rides, wasted it. I would be.

It's not her job to manage his feelings of annoyance.

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Anonymous wrote:I’m team husband.

The instructor rides are great and I’m dripping with sweat after.
I have set 2 PRs this week.

I was in the top 5 of a live ride with 4 30-year old men and I’m a 50-year old woman.

You don’t get better if you don’t push and they have so many different t instructors you should be able to find at least one you like.

Who told you she wants to get better?

Who told you she wants to drip with sweat?

Who told you she wants to be in the top anything of anything?

What do your personal results have to do with this woman?