going to gym

[mine]

Well, alot of you guys that know me probably already know that i'll be alot healthier at - 40lbs. The only thing is, I always tell myself that im going to gym this or that time and i never end up going.I was supposed to go right now, but i really feel no drive or motivation. This will probably go on for the next week if i dont do something about it.

What would you guys do?

Thanks,

Mike

[416exfreak]

Get off the comp and get your arse to the gym....:p

Seriously though, get one of yuour buddies to start going with you...idk...get the wife involoved?...do something....

when i was training i would do this. It might sound sstupid but it worked for me. Everytime i wanted to watched TV or just chill and not go to the gym i would leave myself a reminded, like a note that i would see. Like i said it might sound stupid but it worked for me. When i was saving up for something i would leave a reminded in my wallet too so when i was ognna go buy something i didnt really need i would open my wallet and it would be just a reminder...

Once u get into the habbit of going 2 the gym itll be alot easier, the first couple of weeks will be the hardest

[mine]

Originally posted by Honda86
when i was training i would do this. It might sound sstupid but it worked for me. Everytime i wanted to watched TV or just chill and not go to the gym i would leave myself a reminded, like a note that i would see. Like i said it might sound stupid but it worked for me. When i was saving up for something i would leave a reminded in my wallet too so when i was ognna go buy something i didnt really need i would open my wallet and it would be just a reminder...

Once u get into the habbit of going 2 the gym itll be alot easier, the first couple of weeks will be the hardest

IMO it doesnt sound stupid at all, the only thing is, I know i have to go to gym and i dont forget i just dont have the motivation to actually go.I dont know what my deal is.

[250ex13]

I just repeat in my head "stop slacking, dylan" nothing pisses me off more then when someone calls me, lazy or a slacker so repeating this in my head gets me angry, pumped and ready to hit he gym :devil: (probably wont work for most of you, haha)

[JRP]

Originally posted by mine
IMO it doesnt sound stupid at all, the only thing is, I know i have to go to gym and i dont forget i just dont have the motivation to actually go.I dont know what my deal is.

mike i know what you mean. I would always get like that after a week or so, but here recently, i talked to chad weinen through myspace and he wrote me about a paragraph or more of encouragement, and how he was so determined after the Englishtown WPSA last year, and everyday i read that and it gets me pumped to go out and run or lift.

[trxwannbe]

if you really really really really really really can't get yourself motivated then look into a trainer sometimes your gym has them available to you at no extra cost and sometimes they are a few bucks more but if you can't seem to do it yourself then its definitely worth the money to have somebody who will make you get up and do something

[derekhonda]

If you really wanted to do it, you would. Obviously you dont "really" have the drive. -Sorry

[mine]

Originally posted by derekhonda
If you really wanted to do it, you would. Obviously you dont "really" have the drive. -Sorry

Thats EXACTLY what i'm saying, I have no drive or motivation, It seems i need to take something here or there more serious and try to get good at it. Something that will take an athletic physic:ermm:

[derekhonda]

Originally posted by mine
Thats EXACTLY what i'm saying, I have no drive or motivation, It seems i need to take something here or there more serious and try to get good at it. Something that will take an athletic physic:ermm:

Here is what works for me. Take your shirt off, go stare at a mirror for about 10 seconds. Suddenly, I feel like working out. Haha, that and loud music works also.

If you really want to read some motivational bull****, www.animalpak.com/journey This dude is huge and writes to motivate.

[Glamis400ex]

Trust me bro.... I WAS in your shoes 6 weeks ago. I was 242 lbs. and 5'11" tall...wearing a 2XL shirt and my 38 pants were getting snug.. I stopped smoking 5 years ago and every year after that I put on 8-9 pounds a year. When I quit I was around 200 lbs. 5 years later...242 lbs.

Anyway, I finally had enough and joined a gym that opened up a few miles from my house. It's a MMA, Jui-Jitsu, Muay Thai, Boxing, Yoga and weight machines. I started doing the Muay Thai and Boxing 6 weeks ago and I've already lost 19 lbs. I was 223 this morning. The first few weeks I dreaded going but now I'm at the point that if I DON"T go....I feel bad. You get hooked on it. After your done with your 30-45 minute work out you'll feel great. I know I do.

I look forward to going to the gym now everyday even if I'm not doing the boxing or muay thai, I still get on the eliptical or treadmill and run for 45 minutes every day I'm not in a class.

The trick is to find a place close to you. I would be hesitant to go if I had to drive more than a few miles.

Here's a little tip to keep under your hat....for every 30 lbs or so you lose....you GAIN about 1" down below, if you know what I mean. Trust me, it's in there.

later,

Glamis

[gncc025]

the way i got motivated was by making it a competition with my buddies during football. if u are competitive whatsoever itll work trust me.
u could probably try making a bet with one of them saying that u can lose x amount of pounds in x amount of days or something kind of like that.

when or if u get motivated and start seeing gains physically and even mentally it makes it a ton more easier to go the the gym every day. i mean a lot easier lol.

[Glamis400ex]

^^^good point as well. I've already seen great results and THAT will keep you going. Plus my wife says I look TONS better already. I got 30 more to lose still.

[whiteEX]

it is best to have someone to go with a close friend or relative

[bwamos]

Agree.

It's all about accountability. Make sure if you don't show up, someone is going to know, and they will give you flack about it. ;)

It's much easier to stay motivated when someone else is counting on you being there. ;)

[mitch91]

Originally posted by 250ex13
I just repeat in my head "stop slacking, dylan" nothing pisses me off more then when someone calls me, lazy or a slacker so repeating this in my head gets me angry, pumped and ready to hit he gym :devil: (probably wont work for most of you, haha)


Ahaha. Reminds me of a comedian.

''One time my friend wanted me todo something really stupid, and i refused, and then he said the one thng that candians do not tolerate, what are ya , *****? So i did it''// it gose along those lines lol

[mitch91]

Originally posted by 250ex13
I just repeat in my head "stop slacking, dylan" nothing pisses me off more then when someone calls me, lazy or a slacker so repeating this in my head gets me angry, pumped and ready to hit he gym :devil: (probably wont work for most of you, haha)


Ahaha. Reminds me of a comedian.

''One time my friend wanted me todo something really stupid, and i refused, and then he said the one thng that candians do not tolerate, what are ya , *****? So i did it''// it gose along those lines lol

[mitch91]

Originally posted by 250ex13
I just repeat in my head "stop slacking, dylan" nothing pisses me off more then when someone calls me, lazy or a slacker so repeating this in my head gets me angry, pumped and ready to hit he gym :devil: (probably wont work for most of you, haha)


Ahaha. Reminds me of a comedian.

''One time my friend wanted me todo something really stupid, and i refused, and then he said the one thng that candians do not tolerate, what are ya , *****? So i did it''// it gose along those lines lol

[Scottt89]

Best thing I ever did was changed the route home from work, so that it passes my gym. I have no excuse to not make the turn off now. It was tough for the first 2 or 3 weeks, but I've been going Mon-Thurs since Sept 2005.

[whiteEX]

thats also a good idea scottt89 and thats quite a long time