Why is it so easy to torture ourselves and believe and remember all the negative things that happen or that are said, and forget about the positive things?

Nice to hear that you are interested! We publish one experiment a week. We try to keep them relatively simple so you don't have to completely change your life.

You can find the past experiments here: theweeklyexperimentclub.substack.com/

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Exercise releases dopamine which we are all wired to chase. If you aren’t feeling it that day just do a lighter workout than usual or more stretching / soft tissue work which will make you stronger / better tested for the next workout.

Start the habit even if it means only 5 minutes a day at first, Track progress, take photos, be willing to learn, have fun, fond like minded friends and maybe do the habit as a group, and take it easy on yourself because at least you're trying :)

Honestly, it doesn't need to be just going to the gym. You could switch to a home gym/workout. A set of weights and a stationary bike is all you need.

I burnout out from going to the gym 4-6 times a week and ended up gaining more weight because I ate out more and wasted time traveling to the gym. It impacted my social life quite a bit too because 2+ hours of my weeknights after work is spent going to the gym. It was often a choice between hanging out with friends vs. going to the gym. Working out at home means I could get home by 5:30, workout and clean up by 6:30 and hangout with friends or cook. Now, I easily maintain 5-6 workouts every week, and exercising no longer impacts my social life or cooking as much.

The important thing is finding what works for you. Just because all the social media gym bro goes to the gym and spends 2 hours there doesn't mean that's what will work for you. Similarly, home gym isn't for everyone either, someone people lose all motivation to work out at home, some prefer to go running instead of any gym, etc. Find what is the "easiest" to fit into your lifestyle and it will feel much less like a chore.

This is very interesting to know. I drink coffee about 2-3 hours after I wake up because that's when I start to feel a dip. What other interesting experiments do you and your friend have? I'd love to follow as they come up

Spend a little time each day doing something you are passionate about. That spark will carry over into the "have to's" of life and will generally make it easier to deal with the pressures.

After enough discipline, some people flat out get addicted to it. I know i did. I get in a bad mood when i have to go multiple days rest. And my everything i eat is because of my passion for powerbuilding. It’s been half a decade and i still am addicted to this shit

I live with spine injuries, partial disability in one leg and chronic pain. Activity sucks no matter what I do. The reality is that some day I won’t be able to do what I can do now (I jogged 1.7km yesterday, the longest in a year) and the more I do, the further I can push that inevitable day down the road. I want to be able to do things with my kid for as long as possible before I can’t.

When the fickle motivation leaves, you’re left with discipline, habit, but above all the reason why you’re doing it. Write it down. Lots. On a board by your bed. On your bathroom mirror, in the kitchen, on the fridge.

Your body can do amazing things. It’s an opportunity to do those amazing things, even if it’s a walk around your neighbourhood.

Good luck, you’ve got this!

It’s cringe to me now. But i used to listen to a lot of motivational speech compilations my first months due to lack of motivation. It helped a lot and now I’ve been doing it for over half a decade. Haven’t listened to those speeches in years however

I like how you compared it to paying bills. Puts it into a different perspective. Thanks

Not much I guess, sorry. There, it’s gone now.

Yes I agree. The powering through is the hardest part lolll.

This is good advice. Thank you. Joining a group class would be helpful.

Sorry that happened to you. But what does it have to do with my post?

Five year old me when I win a “no, you!” exchange

Update: I went to the gym but instead of 30 minutes on the treadmill, I did 10. I feel good. Not at all lazy anymore.

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You have to accept the pain of pushing yourself to do the chore or the pain of regret that comes with not doing it.

Keep going and it will eventually be something you don't think twice about.

Try to mix up your routine. Join a group class. Find a friend to keep each other accountable. Watch a show or documentary or listen to new music. Work towards your "summer bod".

Also don't be hard on yourself when you need a break.

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Can’t state enough how big of a difference it makes to put rigorous exercise into your morning routine until it becomes habit. Pretty much everything else will fall into place, body and mind in motion wants to stay in motion

If you go long enough, it becomes an automatic habit. You just have to power through until then.

Idk, even though I hv felt a bit lightheaded the past few days I still believe my skull and brain mass outweigh my thoughts.