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how do i get myself to go to the gym??

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About 2 yrs ago i had a friend who was hardcore in the gym, i went w/ him for like 6 months straight.. I was 19 5'9' 165-168 at the time i stopped. We went on summer break from college and i stopped lifting. Now, 2 yrs later im 5'9 150. I lost very noticably since I dont go to the gym at all and really cant get myself to go.

Im wondering what some people do to get themselves to actually go to the gym (the guys who dont love it) or maybe what u did when to get urself to first start working out. I really dont wanna lose any more weight so boosting energy would help but cutting more weight w/ a diet pill wouldnt be good. Also the kid that i worked out w/ doesnt do to the same school anymore and i dont have any other friends who work out on a hardcore schedule.

Please let me know.
 
will power in the beginning, then you will slowly become addicted and meet potential training partners at the gym
 
I think gmanlax7 is right, will power is very important. I have proved to myself that I have the will power to workout and make the changes I need.

I am in a little bit of a different situation, I feel somewhat uncomfortable in regards to how I look, I am fairly self-concious. For the past 3 weeks, I have worked out at home and have made some progress. I was worried about my form and so fourth. I am pretty secure with myself and are seeing some differences, which gives me a little more edge to head to the gym the very next moment I have.

Ian
 
i noticed that some people can do it and stay with it and some can't.

The people who want to get stronger\look better but don't LOVE what it takes to get there...simply won't come back

The people who want to get stronger\look better and LOVE what it takes to get there will come back again.
 
I just look at some women then think about what fun it would be to have sex with them. And having muslce's help, also when ever you here ohh my goss your arms are huge, or have your lost weight? is one of the greatest feeling in the world.
 
People are essentially creatures of habit and making a new habit can be hard. Just getting back to the gym after a layoff can be hard sometimes but just force yourself to go and slowly it will become your new habit, then you feel bad when you cant make it to the gym.

On a side note its important to realize that the more drastic the change the harder it is to do. This goes for training, diet or whatever. Many people try and take on too much too fast. They try and dive right into a radical training program or diet OR even both at tthe same time and it simply becomes overwhelming and too much change too fast. I would recomend starting with training first, ease into it so your not so sore that you dont want to go back, slowly add exercises, sets, reps or what have you over time to build up your tolerence to the work. Perhaps you have a girl friend or wife who you can encourage to reward you if goals are met (hehe use your imagination here :)). Once you can more easily get your butt in the gym then take on the diet and slowly change things things for the better. creating new eating habits as you go. Most of us in additiona to being creatures of habit are also impatient, but fat loss and mass gains are measures in such small amounts that people set too lofty of goals for too short a time frame.
 
I think the only real way to perform in the gym, is wanting to. No one can make you workout, you have to do it for yourself. I hate people who go to the gym and do bench press every single day just to try to show off. Working out should be a personal thing, and not done for anyone else. You have to WANT results to get them.
 
There was a drive that caused me to start changing. Not only do I need to get myself back in shape for a healthier life, but my break up between my girl and I had a pretty big impact on it.

I have been down for a long time. It took somethings and some time for me to get going, but I am finally up and going. What is the saying in physics?

Objects at rest will stay at rest and objects in motion will stay in motion in a straight line unless acted upon by an unbalanced force You should consider what will get you in motion, but you have to also think of the unbalanced force that you are up against. The unbalanced force is simple, your desire to get give up, etc. You were an object at rest, but your desire to look better, feel better, etc is your motivation.

Whenever you start to lose interest, lose heart, go back to your original cause of motivation and you will remember what gave you the push, hoping it will get you back on track. I remember what my motivation is because I have it written down!

Ian
 
Zyglamail proved it once again... why he's one of the better voices of this board.

I'm one of those who don't particular "love" the workout, but do "love" the fruits of, the workout, my labor.

I, admittedly, go thru lulls and peaks in terms of my training activity. Winters are particularly hard to get motivated for me personally... the hot summers, wearing next to nothing couldn't seem farther away. I'm at that part of my annual cycle of training where i'm now trying to get into a rut of actually making it in.

Set goals that you can attain at first. Don't get discouraged by setting the bar too high and not having the strength to back it up. Say.. something like getting into the gym "at least 3 times per week" should be do-able. After the 3/week is second-nature, then try to get into a steady 4 or 5 day split, making your training more regimented. You'll see the best results the quickest when you haven't worked out for a long time, I believe. So, you should be pretty geeked at this point to take it to the next level.
 
i wouldn't force anyting against nature.

if you dont feel like getting serious then its not your time.
dont force it. one day you may get the inspiration.

myself, i'm addicted to training.

but for a very long time i wasnt at all inspire.d
 
Satch.. that's exactly what i tell people too!

If you don't feel it, you don't feel it. When you're ready, you'll know and you'll go.

I can imagine it's especially difficult for someone who hasn't worked out in years and don't have a gym membership at the time. If you're like me, you've had memberships for 6-7 years straight now and it's not even a second-thought.
 
I have been going 5 days a week for almost 2 years.I took off 2months during hunting season(Not totally off,but not the pace I was at and as hard as I hunt it didn't affect me much).

When I started I was just out of a fucked up 5 year relationship that had affected my mind and body.I walked into that gym and it was intimidating and I've been around gyms for a long time.I wasn't in horrible shape but I had alot of work to do.

2 yrs later I'm no adonis by any stretch and have alot of work left to do and at 37 I have to work twice as hard as younger guys to see results.

It's nice to see people check you out when your going heavy on squats or deads and they come over and talk and ask for advice.It shows me I'm starting to stand out and all that sweat hasn't been for nothing.

Not to sound cliched,But just do it and do it the next day and the next,till it's routine.Don't depend on a friend and don't make excuses,just go.

I can't workout during the weekends and I climb the fucking walls but my body does need the break.

Good luck

Mad
 
Personally I love to lift, and I love the results, be them small or huge. It is what I love to do. It's my hobby, my passion, my fun. I completely changed my entire lifestyle for lifting. I quit smoking cigarettes, which is very hard to do, and I also quit drinking, which I did 2 or 3 times every weekend before I got back into lifting a few months ago. I love this stuff, and I'll never stop.
 
If you don't like the gym then put your efforts toward something more rewarding that you do like.

If you feel like you have to drag yourself there everyday you go, then maybe it's not for you.

I look forward to every workout.....if i didn't i wouldn't be there.

Sorry to be blunt, but the motivation should come from within.
 
VG is right, if i thought it was my place to write or draw or even play golf anyday, iwould do that. lifting just feels right
 
vinylgroover said:
If you don't like the gym then put your efforts toward something more rewarding that you do like.

If you feel like you have to drag yourself there everyday you go, then maybe it's not for you.

I look forward to every workout.....if i didn't i wouldn't be there.

Sorry to be blunt, but the motivation should come from within.
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the night before a workout, i plan the entire routine. just the thought of the workout is stimulating.

the main ispiration to get outta bed is the workout! i can have the worst day, but a grueling workout can make everything better.

the pump, the pain, and ultimately.......... the very tiny amount of muscle that we accumulate every day that in the long run sculpts and defines the physique that so many only dream of!

IF IT AIN'T IN YOU, DONT FORCE IT!!!
 
I definatly agree with you, the thing i look forward to most is lifting, and when thats over, i cant wait for sleep so the next workout can come
 
gmanlax7 said:
I definatly agree with you, the thing i look forward to most is lifting, and when thats over, i cant wait for sleep so the next workout can come
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its amazing how many people ask me advice on how to lift, eat, etc. etc.

i used to get into details as i believed i'm helping them out but got tired of tryina help those who dont have what it takes to commit. so now i just say "no pain, no gain" with a smile and walk away.

they just dont understand the dedication, commitment, and time planning that is essential to build muscle.

i'd say that bodybuilding is a 24 hour sport.

we're constantly monitoring our bodies and every hour counts..... diet, rest, workout, research, etc. etc.
 
I think it's a matter of "how bad do you want it". You know that training is not an easy life style, their are a ton of sacrifices that you have to make to be successful, so basically, it comes don't to "how bad do you want to get into shape and what are you going to do to get there". You know getting started sucks, you know eating right is tough, you know your going to be sore as hell, you know your going to have to put time and effort in; if you want to be in shape bad enough, these things don't matter at all, you just put on the shit kickers and get to work!
 
t3c said:
i noticed that some people can do it and stay with it and some can't.

The people who want to get stronger\look better but don't LOVE what it takes to get there...simply won't come back

The people who want to get stronger\look better and LOVE what it takes to get there will come back again.
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Indeed. I love lifting and never have to force myself to do it. I have to force myself not to do it too much!

On the other hand I hate cardio. I find it very difficult even to force myself to do it, and when I do, its never as good as it should be because my heart isn't in it.
 
I came back after a two year layoff. My first six years were great. I met all my training goals. I had a family, and still mamaged to get in the gym and do business. Then, I had just come off a cycle, I got shit canned from a job I loved, and lost all motivation in the gym. I wanted nothing to do with it. This went on for two years. Now, I'm back in a good state of mind. I added to my family, I love what I do now, and one day earlier this year I got back to the gym. I just wanted to "tone" up. Get back some of what I lost. After felling the pump, the burn, and the pain after so long, I realized why I loved being in the gym in the first place. Screw being "toned" I want to be bigger and stronger then I was two years ago...That is what now keeps me motivated.
 
vinylgroover said:
If you don't like the gym then put your efforts toward something more rewarding that you do like.

If you feel like you have to drag yourself there everyday you go, then maybe it's not for you.

I look forward to every workout.....if i didn't i wouldn't be there.

Sorry to be blunt, but the motivation should come from within.
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Amen-
 
I still smoke, ITs HARD, But still fit, just cant run worth shait, I can play Bball for an hour and 1/2 though, but im thinking its becuse im 22 that its not effecting me yet, I know it WILL, I just need to stop !! Yeah I need help, but everyone else smokes around me, what do I do?
 
needsleep said:
http://www.testosterone.net/nation_articles/252tc.jsp

I found what was written in that article to be true for me, I did start lifting because I had gotten to the point where I was really angry with myself for being so out of shape.

As many have said real motivation comes from within i am sure.
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exellent article.

i can totally relate as the dramatic change of my body composition came directly from the anger.

all those years that i spend out of the gym. all that time could have been spent building muscle and ultimately acheiving my goal by now.

instead, i chose to jerk off and eat burgers.

i'm now very happy with my physique and in one year should be exactly where i wanna be. at that point, i'll just maintain my mass.

the point is............. MOTIVATION @ ANGER = MASS!
 
i throw mine on wheat toast. although last nite i ate seven of those boneless rib sandwhich things minus the bun


i was hurting
 
Just go long enough to see results. You'll get addicted to the results first, and then eventually the sheer act of moving heavy things.

-casualbb
 
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