Sending love and motivation your way 💘

write down all of the reasons why it would be good to continue going to the gym and all the reasons why it would be bad if you stopped going to the gym now.

Write as many as you can, even the small things.

For example, you might say 'if I quit now I won't see what I am capable of, If I quit now I will fall back into bad habits, etc etc.'

and 'if I keep going then I will achieve my goals, I will look better, feel more confident etc etc.

Be pedantic and just make as big of a list as you can and then read over that list. It should get you motivated again to go.

The other thing is that you might not always feel an inward energy driving you to go the gym...thats completely normal...sometimes you have to just push yourself into doing what you don't want to in order to get results.

Also, sometimes we need rest. Listen to your body. If you have been working out really hard then its fine to take a small amount of time off but just don't let it get too long.

This is a downward slope.

Its already gone from 30 mins a day to 10 mins a day. Soon it will go from 10 mins every day, to 10 mins every other day. And then twice a week. And then none.

Push yourself.

You don't. You make it a chore.

I hate going to the gym, but I don't give myself a choice. I treat it like any other chore or job. Just something that has to be done.

Been at least 3-5 times a week for the last 15 years.

Oofff. Needed to see this.

People in my opinion confuse what motivation is. Motivation and discipline are largely the same. It’s just making the choice to do the thing. Motivation is not always some intrinsic internal drive, while it can be, those moments tend to be fleeting.

I like to imagine how good i’d feel if i went to the gym EVEN on a day that i wasnt feeling motivated. Getting through those doors is the hardest part. Once you’re there you’ll get the workout done. Everyone has periods of time where they arent feeling super motivated but the difference between success and mediocrity is how they react to it.

Thanks, I would have loved it if there was a YouTube channel or something about it. I remember I used to do around 60 pushups in one go but after having this and around a month of no physical activity at all I couldn't do even 10 I really felt like my arms were going to break, was quite a shock. People here suggested light cardio which I can do but I do want to work on strength too, I'm way too weak, any idea how to build up strength from point 0?

Just going is the important part, consistency is key

Hah, you sound like me. I've been an avid gym goer most of my life and most days, getting there is a slog. I'll be cursing myself out for the first ten minutes (this sucks, I'm hungry, I wanna go home) but then, usually, the ENDORPHINS kick in and suddenly it's, "Awwwwh yeah baby! Gym kicks ASS, BABY!"

If I'm there for more than 10 minutes and still haven't hit the endorphins, I tell myself that day wasn't my day, and I'll try again tomorrow. But most days, I definitely don't regret going. And it sounds like you don't either!

I write down my to do’s everyday and have a daily checklist that structures my whole day. That way everyday, I’m doing things that take care of me. I still don’t manage it all everyday (mental health, chronic pain, chronic health problems and a toddler 😅) but I am making solid effort everyday and holding myself accountable

I have chronic pain with a host of autoimmune symptoms, hypermobility, fatigue, systemic inflammation, and I have found that regular strength training and light cardio keep my pain at bay. If I’m not moving at least a couple times per week, my pain gets worse and I lose energy. Exercise only worsens my fatigue if I over-do it.

But because I’m prone to injury I always prioritize rest. I skip gym days even when I am motivated to go if I feel that I need an extra day to recover from an intense workout.

Ofc we are all different, but I believe that if you listen to your body’s cues and recognize the types and causes of pain, injury vs. soreness, etc., you can safely be active.

Looks like a dark souls enemy.

Nietzsche has entered the chat.

this is good.

Not everyone is made for Gyms. I stopped gym because the way to the gym took out way too much time so I instead do a lot of things now at home and at the nearby park (which has lots of calisthenics equipment).

I've read that on average it takes 6 weeks to develop a habit - you are almost there.

I decided I would floss at least every other day. Every day felt like too much but a few times a week was inconsistent. I told myself it was fine to take one day off but never two in a row and if I wanted to floss multiple days in a row that was fine. Now I floss almost every day which is a big improvement. For me it was finding a way to be consistent without perfect.

Fat people can be strong and healthy too, just not if they never exercise

You might enjoy something like climbing or yoga or some other engaging social sport/activity. You recognize your preference for group activity, so why not pursue it?

Try Preworkout

Routine. That's how I stay motivated. Same time, same days. I get mildly upset if I can't go when I'm supposed to lol.

This is why I've opted for a studio class instead. I do enjoy the gym and even though it never felt like a chore, it becomes increasingly more difficult to motivate myself.

The social dynamic of a good fitness group helps maintain accountability and helps me get motivated to get going every morning.

I like people. Independent workouts are so isolating, but a typical fitness buddy may not be as encouraging as one might need.

90% of success is showing up. Just show up with a gym bag with everything you need. You can’t go home without checking in. That’s discipline.

If you do go, you might get on one weight machine since you’re already there. You might as well do one more machine. You’re already there. Maybe you say I’ll only run on a treadmill for five minutes, then you’ll go. But once you’re already there, you might as well run 20 minutes, since you got ready. And before you know it, 5 minutes is 30-45minutes and you’re done! Once you’re there, finding motivation is easier. Even if you just do 10 light minutes, it’s better than nothing. You won. You went.

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