buh-bye motivation
12-08-2008, 02:16 PM
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buh-bye motivation
i have absolutly no motivation to get in the gym lately...i have been going but havent been doing too much lifting...if anything i'll shoot around (basketball) for a little while, and then get a very, very moderate workout in
not liking it b/c i am losing some of my mass but staying cut...im the type of guy that doesnt lift for a week and loses 3-4 lbs...my doc says that my body doesnt want to get as big as my mental wants it to get so the minute i stop building muscle, my body just starts eating at it
what do you cats do when you're feeling like you're in a rutt and want to climb out and get it going again?
sincerely,
bored at work
not liking it b/c i am losing some of my mass but staying cut...im the type of guy that doesnt lift for a week and loses 3-4 lbs...my doc says that my body doesnt want to get as big as my mental wants it to get so the minute i stop building muscle, my body just starts eating at it
what do you cats do when you're feeling like you're in a rutt and want to climb out and get it going again?
sincerely,
bored at work
12-08-2008, 02:24 PM
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Honestly, I just go. I've been lifting/working out for 25 years now, and if I had a nickel for every time I didn't want to go to the gym I'd be a rich man. I've found that if I just get into the gym and start, I'm fine, even if I feel wiped out.
In fact I've had some of my best days in the gym when I've felt like that. Your situation is a little different because you are in the gym, but I suggest just getting going on your lifting routine. Once you start you won't want to stop, I'd guess. So much of it is just habit.
As far as being in a rut, when it comes to lifting and I feel like that, I just switch up the routine and try to make it fresh. Try something totally different from what you've been doing, try some new excercises.
Good luck.
In fact I've had some of my best days in the gym when I've felt like that. Your situation is a little different because you are in the gym, but I suggest just getting going on your lifting routine. Once you start you won't want to stop, I'd guess. So much of it is just habit.
As far as being in a rut, when it comes to lifting and I feel like that, I just switch up the routine and try to make it fresh. Try something totally different from what you've been doing, try some new excercises.
Good luck.
12-08-2008, 02:48 PM
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waTSX speaks the truth. Start the work out and you'll get back into it. 99% of lifting is discipline.
What I suggest is try mixing in different things: different work outs and supplements.
For myself, I try different types of proteins and energy supplements - it tricks me into thinking that I need to work out for 8 weeks more to see results. And usually, I do see results at the end.
And nothing wrong with B-ball. I Love basketball but can't play as much as I'd like to do these days. Used to play for my University's practice squad. Since tearing my achillies and since starting at the law firm, I rarely get to play anymore.
waTSX speaks the truth. Start the work out and you'll get back into it. 99% of lifting is discipline.
What I suggest is try mixing in different things: different work outs and supplements.
For myself, I try different types of proteins and energy supplements - it tricks me into thinking that I need to work out for 8 weeks more to see results. And usually, I do see results at the end.
And nothing wrong with B-ball. I Love basketball but can't play as much as I'd like to do these days. Used to play for my University's practice squad. Since tearing my achillies and since starting at the law firm, I rarely get to play anymore.
12-10-2008, 04:41 AM
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might sound weird, but honestly. i look at the WOMEN at the gym. Especially the ones that are well built with a tight fit body. the ones that wear clothes that fit like a goddam glove.. they are the motivators cuz if they can do it, i know i can as well. And just don't give up..
Weird thing is, i used to just give up on school work once i knew i couldn't figure it out, till i started workign out. I never gave up on workign out and when i was about to give up on schoolwork, i went back to the mentality that if i can see improvements with my body, i can do it with my schoolwork as well if u tried and not give up. the two and two got me to put myself together. Crazy, but so true.
look around the gym and see what motivates you.. whether it be the hot body females or even the dudes with nice ass bodies.. find something that keeps u goin.. After not giving up and seeing results, it really helped also. Seeing results just got me to keep on goin.
Weird thing is, i used to just give up on school work once i knew i couldn't figure it out, till i started workign out. I never gave up on workign out and when i was about to give up on schoolwork, i went back to the mentality that if i can see improvements with my body, i can do it with my schoolwork as well if u tried and not give up. the two and two got me to put myself together. Crazy, but so true.
look around the gym and see what motivates you.. whether it be the hot body females or even the dudes with nice ass bodies.. find something that keeps u goin.. After not giving up and seeing results, it really helped also. Seeing results just got me to keep on goin.
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12-10-2008, 08:35 AM
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might sound weird, but honestly. i look at the WOMEN at the gym. Especially the ones that are well built with a tight fit body. the ones that wear clothes that fit like a goddam glove.. they are the motivators cuz if they can do it, i know i can as well. And just don't give up..
Weird thing is, i used to just give up on school work once i knew i couldn't figure it out, till i started workign out. I never gave up on workign out and when i was about to give up on schoolwork, i went back to the mentality that if i can see improvements with my body, i can do it with my schoolwork as well if u tried and not give up. the two and two got me to put myself together. Crazy, but so true.
look around the gym and see what motivates you.. whether it be the hot body females or even the dudes with nice ass bodies.. find something that keeps u goin.. After not giving up and seeing results, it really helped also. Seeing results just got me to keep on goin.
Weird thing is, i used to just give up on school work once i knew i couldn't figure it out, till i started workign out. I never gave up on workign out and when i was about to give up on schoolwork, i went back to the mentality that if i can see improvements with my body, i can do it with my schoolwork as well if u tried and not give up. the two and two got me to put myself together. Crazy, but so true.
look around the gym and see what motivates you.. whether it be the hot body females or even the dudes with nice ass bodies.. find something that keeps u goin.. After not giving up and seeing results, it really helped also. Seeing results just got me to keep on goin.
From me, my motivation came on just the fact that I know I can be in better shape than I was and if you don't put any effort into it, then you won't see results. The women there were kinda like an incentive to go cus b/w every work out you know you have some eye candy to look at lol.
but it will motivate you to lift harder.
12-10-2008, 12:03 PM
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I'm in a position where I need to switch gyms because my gym is male-dominated and I can't stand working out while 99% of the people in the gym are male. It just ruins some of the appeal for me.
Maybe you need fresh eye candy at your gym like I do? Hot girls are pretty motivational.
Maybe you need fresh eye candy at your gym like I do? Hot girls are pretty motivational.
12-10-2008, 12:05 PM
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might sound weird, but honestly. i look at the WOMEN at the gym. Especially the ones that are well built with a tight fit body. the ones that wear clothes that fit like a goddam glove.. they are the motivators cuz if they can do it, i know i can as well. And just don't give up..
Weird thing is, i used to just give up on school work once i knew i couldn't figure it out, till i started workign out. I never gave up on workign out and when i was about to give up on schoolwork, i went back to the mentality that if i can see improvements with my body, i can do it with my schoolwork as well if u tried and not give up. the two and two got me to put myself together. Crazy, but so true.
look around the gym and see what motivates you.. whether it be the hot body females or even the dudes with nice ass bodies.. find something that keeps u goin.. After not giving up and seeing results, it really helped also. Seeing results just got me to keep on goin.
Weird thing is, i used to just give up on school work once i knew i couldn't figure it out, till i started workign out. I never gave up on workign out and when i was about to give up on schoolwork, i went back to the mentality that if i can see improvements with my body, i can do it with my schoolwork as well if u tried and not give up. the two and two got me to put myself together. Crazy, but so true.
look around the gym and see what motivates you.. whether it be the hot body females or even the dudes with nice ass bodies.. find something that keeps u goin.. After not giving up and seeing results, it really helped also. Seeing results just got me to keep on goin.
+1.
if the women dont help, get on a testosterone maximizer, when you feel that pump, and your arms are stretching out of your skin you'll want to lift your ass off.
12-10-2008, 12:13 PM
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and with the testosterone maximizers, buuahahaha i love em and all but my girl was getting a little angry at the fact that i was basically humping her leg all day every day...been in the gym this week and have been hitting it hard, still playing ball too, feeling pretty good
thanks fellas
12-10-2008, 05:14 PM
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I just GO! Lucky for me, i'm a fireman, so i have a really nice gym at my work! So that helps, nothing beat getting paid to play with big toys and work out!
When ever i feel like shit i just take a look at my self and see i'm makin progress and reaching my goals, and if i want to continue, i need to get off my ass and go!
When ever i feel like shit i just take a look at my self and see i'm makin progress and reaching my goals, and if i want to continue, i need to get off my ass and go!
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