Gym Motivation

[CRXican]

Question to those who reccomend working out before work.

WTF time do you get to work??? I work at 8am and can't imagine being up early enough to go to the gym and make it to work on time.

 

[StageLeft]

I workout in the morning or evening, depending upon my mood.

When my motivation is low, the last thing to go is my internal ridicule mechanism, which tells me that come hell or high water, the last thing I need is to look like most people. For me that's a good motivator.

When it's high, like it is these past several months, it's more about trying to see how much progress I can make, and see where things go.

I can tell you in regards to early morning workouts, they are very hard to do if you're tired. You have to go to bed EARLY.

 

[ohtwell]

I work out in the morning before I go to work. I think the thing that motivates me, is that I want to change my health and how I look. Exercising can help me with that. Once you get in the habit of going, it's not that hard.


: ) Amanda

 

[purbeast0]

Originally posted by: deathkoba
Just walk to work you fat nasty fvck bucket.

lol that made me LOL at work.

seriously though, i am the opposite of some of these guys as i CANNOT workout in the morning, i just do not have the energy. i workout after work. when i go early i just do not have energy, even on the weekends when i go around 11am i see myself with less energy. i typically go 3 times every 5 days. right now since i'm still recovering from my broken ankle i am not doing legs, and probably won't for atleast another month. aside from that here is my schedule in days:

1. Chest/Triceps
2. Back/Biceps
3. Off
4. Shoulders/Abs
5. Off

then i repeat. i throw cardio in there as well, as now I can bike pretty easily and can now use the eliptical machine as well because its non impact on my ankle. the weather warming up and the nice weather when i get out of work really motivates me to workout as well. i am pretty lean and muscular as of right now as well, however having been out of the gym for 2 straight months w/my ankle injury really is motivating me as well to get back in shape. 80% of my strength has came back since I've been back to the gym the past month, and i'm noticing my stomach toning up as well.

not to mention, my trip to aruba in june is really motivating me to get very very ripped by summer .

 

[gigapet]

when i first started up going to the gym again after a long hiatus I paid for ten 1-hour sessions with a personal trainer. Cost me about 500 bucks but it was worth every penny. Not only did he whip my ass into shape faster than I would have been able to but since I didnt have a owrk out partner it was help in getting me over the initial hump of not being motivated to go. Now I enjoy going so much that I feel like a big a$$hole when i dont go even on days that are supposed to be my off days.

 

[Sex Smurf]

Look straight down. Can you see your weiner? Make that be your goal and by the time you reach your goal, you'll be addicted to working out.


But really, getting stronger, increasing your metabolism, enduance and health should be the no-brainer motivations. There is really no excuse for neglecting your health.

 

[eakers]

eat a snack sometime after lunch and before the end of the workday and then go straight to the gym after work. don't go home, don't do anything. if you don't feel like going just tell yourself you only have to do 10 minutes.

 

[StageLeft]

not to mention, my trip to aruba in june is really motivating me to get very very ripped by summer .

Yeah that's a huge HUGE motivator. My biggest, actually. Every summer that we've been in AL we've had trips to the beach planned, and I have to trim off my winter fat, so that I can enjoy the trip. It takes months of work, but it results in a more enjoyable time. I've got one coming up in four weeks, then one with my family 6 weeks later. I'll show my brothers up handidly For good measure I'll see if I can get my fat levels down enough that it legitimately worries my mom :evil:

 

[CRXican]

I'm glad I saw this thread, I really need to get back to the gym. I think I still have a membership (one way to find out). I think going straight from work is a good idea cause once I'm home I get stuck.

 

[imported_nerve]

 

[theLION]

I went from 230lbs (soph. in college) to 175 (sr. yr.). Here's what motivated me:

1. To say "F^%$ YOU!!!" to those that made fun of me or thought that losing weight could never be done or didn't think much of me because of my looks.

2. To impress a girl i liked and girls in general. =)

3. To be able to protect my g/f from guyz that would hit on her. Intimidation baby. Girls like to be in the arms of a man that can protect them.

4. To be able to play with my kids when i actually do get kids.

5. Hold my own in a fight or sports for that matter.

6. HEALTH. Being overweight and out of shape is not good in general.

7. Just watching UFC motivates me.

Now after a year out of college and being an accountant stuck in my cubicle all day, i weigh 180 - 185 lbs. and still workin out. Same motivations as above minus number 1.

Also, get an mp3 player. Music REALLY helps.

 

[FoBoT]

i am goiing to try ribbon14's trick and rig up a PC in front of my excercise bike in front of the TV. then i will be able to nef and watch TV while pedaling the bike

my other idea for this summer is: after school is out, see if my wife will get up early and walk with me, before the kids wake up/before i go to work

 

[ILoveLamp]

Not sure if anyone's said this, because I don't feel like reading 8 pages of responses, but what works for me is saying I'm going to go running for one minute. If I'm really tired and one minute is all I can do, then I accomplished my goal and I don't have to feel bad about myself. But usually once I do a minute I get revved up and I end up running for a good 30-45 minutes. My problem is making myself start, but setting such a low time makes it easier.

 

[Ophir]

Originally posted by: nerve
Im thinking my lack of desire/motivation to go to the gym is I may have anxiety.
I've never been to the gym so I dont know what to do there I know lift weights, use the treadmill...
But when I pick up 25lbs dumbells and the 15 year old next to me lifting 50lbs with his friends .
I feel like people stare at me or if they are wispering its about me

I guess I have some underlying issues.

Dude, I felt the exact same way, except I was very skinny and had very little muscle mass. It's very intimidating to go there; but one day, I just got up the courage to go. Once I was there I realized nobody cares what you lift, nor will you care what they lift. After a few times you learn to focus so much on your exercises, it doesn't matter what is going on around you. You also realize everyone is there to get healthier, fitter, stronger so there is a certain respect between gym-goers for just being there. I didn't have a buddy, didn't need one.

If you're new to lifting, check out Discuss Fitness and do a little background research. Remember, proper technique is the key, not overwhelming weight loads you can only half do, or do poorly.

As for the hypoglycemia issue, try eating a high protein, high complex carb, low sugar meal (like a small breakfast burrito, small hamburger, etc.) + lots of water about an hour before you work out (actually, all the time is a good diet plan), and a high protein content (30+ grams) shake after you workout. That should help out alot, it did for me. The exercise also helps level out your blood-sugar.

It takes a little motivation at first (I suggest to just get up and do it when you get the idea, don't sit around and think about it), but after a while it becomes routine and you start to enjoy it. You definitely enjoy the results. They come slowly, but they definitely come. In 6 months I've basically doubled my bench, 50% increase squats, and I can now do pullups.

You know why you need to go, you just have to do it.

 

[imported_nerve]

Im all excited about going to the gym now. I *went* today just like when you dip your foot in to feel the water. I did a bit on the treadmill.
Someone said it earlier that they got a personal trainer. I think I might do that.
If I have an appointment with someone on a certain day I will be there. That should get me going to the gym.
Ill learn alot more than I know and Ill be at the GYM~!

 

[IHateMyJob2004]

Being attractive will help you get laid.

 

[imported_nerve]

I need to get laid now! The bed is my gym. I get a workout there.







But for some reason my right arm is more toned.

 

[ironcrotch]

I'm glad you found your motivation! Give it a few months and you'll hopefully see some uber improvment.

 

[imported_nerve]