Gym Motivation

[gx0100]

I was always the small and skinny one in class and everyone bullied me calling me ugly and skeleton skinny so I promised myself that I'll be the complete opposite of that. And that has been my very strong goal that keeps me motivated.

I was always the small, skinny one. Still am, really.
I tried to do something about it a few years ago – my profile pic was taken during my gym days!
Unfortunately I became ill shortly afterwards and lost a whole lot of weight and I’ve struggled to get back to proper exercising. (Again, due to ill health.)

Your physique is amazing, though, and an inspiration to someone like me.

The last half of this year has been a good one for me and I’ve been feeling a lot better.
I’ve started going on walks in the country, increasing the distance and difficulty little by little, I’ve started going to the pool again (wearing speedos, of course, despite my skeletal appearance) and I’m building up my confidence and fitness to step into a gym and start exercising again.
I need and want to put weight on, gain definition and some muscles...

Thanks for th app idea. I’ll look up the different options!

Good luck to anyone else struggling with getting to the gym for whatever reason.
We can do it

[Texas_swimmer]

Thanks guys I just need to go. I just turned 27 and I know it will get harder as I get older. I'm thinking about signing up for a program to work with a fitness instructor. Its only money but I think if I had an obligation to go I would. I'll post a pic of me currently.

[rmf]

.... I'll post a pic of me currently.

Actually, keeping a personal video log or pictures of your progress is a great way to stay self-motivated. Sometimes you have to see your own progress which is hard if you don't have anything to compare yourself to the before & after to keep yourself going! Remember to take a lot of photos at lots of different angles. Log when you took the photos so you can repeat the photo process each time (ie: photos, first thing in the morning). It was something I did a couple years ago and I still occasionally document my progress as I get older to make sure I am still physically on a good path.

[Texas_swimmer]

Heres a picture of me currently. I dont look heavy but it says I weigh 158lbs.

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[MeSooQuiet]

You look good. You still have a v taper and no love handles or that hard to get rid of lower back fat.

[rmf]

What are your goals? Maybe start a new post to document your progress? I remember you posting pics of yourself a few years ago so maybe your are are trying to get back to where you once were or if you have different goals? Either way, we all will cheer your on!

Good luck on the transformation or what ever your goals are! You can do it...

[diveguy]

Heres a picture of me currently. I dont look heavy but it says I weigh 158lbs.


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The only really bad thing about that picture is the ugly shorts.

But I imagine you'd tone up pretty quickly if you just made it a priority. The muscle still seems to be there, it's just gotten soft. Getting to post an "after" picture where you decide you look good enough to be in a speedo instead of the bloomers ought to be motivation enough.

[swimsharkau]

I have a strange relationship with the gym. Usually people find going to the gym tiresome, exhausting, difficult etc. I feel the complete opposite.

I don't take my phone, or don't talk to anybody when I'm there and I don't know anyone either - I like it that way.

For me, even when I'm huffing/puffing/lifting kgs I feel relaxed because the gym is the only place I don't have to answer a call, talk to people, do work, run errands etc. I treat the gym as an escape from the regular stresses of life - 45mins of me time.

If you look at it this way it becomes easy to go. Sort of like a personal time out, with the added benefit of getting fit. I still have a plan of what I am going to do when I get there, and I do go to exercise/achieve a fitness goal, I just don't look at it as a chore...

[Speedoaddict]

Hi swimsharkau,
Thanks for that, I am going to try going back to the gym this week.
I never thought about it like that. I am going to try that.
By the way the avatar picture is fab, love the speedos.
What brand are they?

[speedobillyuk]

I have a strange relationship with the gym. Usually people find going to the gym tiresome, exhausting, difficult etc. I feel the complete opposite.

I don't take my phone, or don't talk to anybody when I'm there and I don't know anyone either - I like it that way.

For me, even when I'm huffing/puffing/lifting kgs I feel relaxed because the gym is the only place I don't have to answer a call, talk to people, do work, run errands etc. I treat the gym as an escape from the regular stresses of life - 45mins of me time.

If you look at it this way it becomes easy to go. Sort of like a personal time out, with the added benefit of getting fit. I still have a plan of what I am going to do when I get there, and I do go to exercise/achieve a fitness goal, I just don't look at it as a chore...

I feel the same way. I'm amazed at how many people spend their gym time on their mobile/smart phone - often blocking equipment in the process. Can't they put the bloody thing down for more than a minute!!! I don't take the phone in there.

I have a routine of exercises that can take up to two hours to go through - longer if I'm feeling a bit slow, or I get distracted by what's whoing on one of the many TVs. It's quality time to relax, and try to stay in some sort of shape. I always go for a swim afterwards - 50m pool, and often quiet at certain times of the day. I come out feeling a hell of a lot better than when I went in. If it's later on in the day and I'm a bit tired I have a rest (power nap) before I go training - then I feel like I'm ready.

The gym is quality time - if it becomes a chore there's something wrong, so you need to work out what it is and sort it. Perhaps the environment makes a difference - many gyms I've been in are either too small to have much variety, or just cavernous with a cold feel. The place I use now is huge, has loads of equipment, and "mood" lighting, all of which kind of helps.

[Thom]

A slightly different tack, try to do exercise with a purpose rather than as an extra activity. Cycle or run to work, or cycle somewhere instead of taking the car. Walk for the groceries etc

I recently read an article in the New York Time that said that steady physical activity like cycling or walking has a positive effect on brain neurology, more so than resistance or interval training. So, it's good for mind and body. I've forgotten the duration that was effective. Even standing at a desk is better than sitting at one.

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[delelan]

My gym motivation is I love being in the water. Absolutely love the feeling of gliding through the water and being weightless. If I'm not doing laps then I'm doing core exercises in the water. The gym is my time away from the everyday and gives me relaxation.

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[Thom]

My gym motivation is I love being in the water. Absolutely love the feeling of gliding through the water and being weightless. If I'm not doing laps then I'm doing core exercises in the water. The gym is my time away from the everyday and gives me relaxation.

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Being in the water is better than taking a vacation. It's the time I can disconnect from everything. It's better than meditation or exercising on land.

[Texas_swimmer]

Hey everyone I lost 20lbs due to changing my eating habits and cutting soda out. I was 160lbs now I'm 140lbs again. I'm going to start to the gym again.

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[Latestarter]

That is excellent Texas

[VPL]

you look fantastic! congrats!

[Thom]

Hey everyone I lost 20lbs due to changing my eating habits and cutting soda out. I was 160lbs now I'm 140lbs again. I'm going to start to the gym again.
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Awesome!!! Yes, the best way to lose weight is to reduce calorie/carb intake. It takes a lot of exercise to burn off calories/carbs. The fastest way to weight reduction is to reduce them.

[ReservedEnthusiast]

Hey everyone I lost 20lbs due to changing my eating habits and cutting soda out. I was 160lbs now I'm 140lbs again. I'm going to start to the gym again.

Dude that’s awesome!! Looking good!

[SpeedoUSA]

Hey everyone I lost 20lbs due to changing my eating habits and cutting soda out. I was 160lbs now I'm 140lbs again. I'm going to start to the gym again.

Dude that’s awesome!! Looking good!

Great job Texas! Now for a real start for bigger results!


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[Texas_swimmer]

Thanks all.

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