Lacking Motivation

Catalyst · 04-26-2007, 07:34 PM

Lately I've been lacking motivation to pump iron. I used to watch Pumping Iron when that happened before to get psyched but it didnt work this time.
Do any of you know of any good books (not like informative or texts books,but something more imformative like the story of a bodybuilder or something), movies, or anything really that helps to crank up the motivation?

Vanchatron · 04-26-2007, 07:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Catalyst

Lately I've been lacking motivation to pump iron. I used to watch Pumping Iron when that happened before to get psyched but it didnt work this time.
Do any of you know of any good books (not like informative or texts books,but something more imformative like the story of a bodybuilder or something), movies, or anything really that helps to crank up the motivation?

The Saga of Darren Shan - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

^^ That seriously motivates me for everything I need in life, it's an amazing series of books.

Probably hard to see WHY but it worked for me anyway.

HK

**Ikaika** · 04-26-2007, 07:55 PM

Arnold's Education of a Bodybuilder or Encyclopedia of Bodybuilding(which you should own anyway

) both work for me.

**DarkFalcon** · 04-26-2007, 07:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Catalyst

Lately I've been lacking motivation to pump iron. I used to watch Pumping Iron when that happened before to get psyched but it didnt work this time.
Do any of you know of any good books (not like informative or texts books,but something more imformative like the story of a bodybuilder or something), movies, or anything really that helps to crank up the motivation?

Anything you take from the outside will be fleeting at best. Motivation and desire have to come from within.

**skelooth** · 04-26-2007, 08:07 PM

http://www.ironmass.com/post-your-pi...formation.html

DJohnsons Before-After Pics and Hydrostatic Results! - Bodybuilding.com Forums

http://www.ironmass.com/fat-loss/265...-plz-help.html

http://www.ironmass.com/general-disc...otivation.html

If you don't find motivation in those links, I don't know what to tell you

Catalyst · 04-26-2007, 10:12 PM

I do have Arnolds Encyclopedia , it is pretty motivational, and those are some good links, thanks guys. Not to sure what to make of the vampire one as inspiration but hey if sucking blood inspires you.....

JJ_Sungirl · 04-26-2007, 10:18 PM

Watch the movie "Dodgeball". Its hilarious and should get you motivated with a smile

**romanaz** · 04-27-2007, 12:49 AM

Kevin Levrone

Rocky Balboa Speech

Andy Bolton

1992 Olympic SHW's

Pocket Hercules wins 1996 Olympics

Double One Arm Rewind (cheerleading)

Random Strength vids

Best of Kevin Levrone

ptest · 05-17-2007, 06:05 PM

I think one of the best "lifting" related books I have ever read was by Dave Tate, powerlifter. I think the book is In the Hole...you can find it on elitefts.com.

**romanaz** · 05-17-2007, 06:49 PM

Do you mean Under the Bar?

Elite Fitness Systems

**madman911** · 05-17-2007, 08:06 PM

There isn't a book or video that can truly motivate you. These things can inspire you to work harder, but real motivation comes from within yourself. If I see an inspiring video, it will fuel me to work harder by giving me a better grasp of what is required to achieve my goals, but no video or story can be anything more than a temporary crutch when it comes to real motivation. Motivation comes down to wanting a goal badly enough that you do whatever it takes to achieve it, even at those times when you don't feel like doing the work.

Everyone wants a ripped bod... the real question is: how bad do you want it?

ptest · 05-17-2007, 08:46 PM

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Originally Posted by romanaz

Do you mean Under the Bar?

Elite Fitness Systems

LOL, yes, thank you!

04-26-2007, 07:34 PM	#1
Catalyst New Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 19 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 0	Lacking Motivation Lately I've been lacking motivation to pump iron. I used to watch Pumping Iron when that happened before to get psyched but it didnt work this time. Do any of you know of any good books (not like informative or texts books,but something more imformative like the story of a bodybuilder or something), movies, or anything really that helps to crank up the motivation?

04-26-2007, 07:55 PM	#3
Ikaika resident degen Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 3,791 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 214	Re: Lacking Motivation Arnold's Education of a Bodybuilder or Encyclopedia of Bodybuilding(which you should own anyway ) both work for me. __________________ No supplement can make up for the lack of a strong work ethic.

04-26-2007, 08:07 PM	#5
skelooth eh heh heh Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Behind you Posts: 8,041 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 160	Re: Lacking Motivation http://www.ironmass.com/post-your-pi...formation.html DJohnsons Before-After Pics and Hydrostatic Results! - Bodybuilding.com Forums http://www.ironmass.com/fat-loss/265...-plz-help.html http://www.ironmass.com/general-disc...otivation.html If you don't find motivation in those links, I don't know what to tell you __________________

04-26-2007, 10:12 PM	#6
Catalyst New Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 19 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 0	Re: Lacking Motivation I do have Arnolds Encyclopedia , it is pretty motivational, and those are some good links, thanks guys. Not to sure what to make of the vampire one as inspiration but hey if sucking blood inspires you.....

04-26-2007, 10:18 PM	#7
JJ_Sungirl Pink Members Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Vancouver, B.C. Posts: 1,421 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 27	Re: Lacking Motivation Watch the movie "Dodgeball". Its hilarious and should get you motivated with a smile

05-17-2007, 06:05 PM	#9
ptest Amateur Join Date: May 2007 Location: NJ Posts: 60 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 7	Re: Lacking Motivation I think one of the best "lifting" related books I have ever read was by Dave Tate, powerlifter. I think the book is In the Hole...you can find it on elitefts.com.

05-17-2007, 08:06 PM	#11
madman911 Metamorphosizing Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Boston Area Posts: 1,523 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 60	Re: Lacking Motivation There isn't a book or video that can truly motivate you. These things can inspire you to work harder, but real motivation comes from within yourself. If I see an inspiring video, it will fuel me to work harder by giving me a better grasp of what is required to achieve my goals, but no video or story can be anything more than a temporary crutch when it comes to real motivation. Motivation comes down to wanting a goal badly enough that you do whatever it takes to achieve it, even at those times when you don't feel like doing the work. Everyone wants a ripped bod... the real question is: how bad do you want it? __________________ Millennium Sport Technologies Sponsored Athlete http://www.millenniumsport.net IMPC 2006 Novice Division Champ IMPC 2007 Open Division Champ Never underestimate the power of the bandana.

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