[Week 20's Topic] - Staying Motivated

**builtbeast** · 09-19-2005, 07:13 AM

After awhile some of us may lose our enthusiasm and become burnt out on the gym and fitness.

What do you do when you really don't feel like going to the gym?

Let's hear some advice on how you stay motivated.

RealFantasy · 09-19-2005, 06:01 PM

Actually the best thing to do is look in the mirror. If you are not happy with yourself, then there is the best modivation.
If you are happy with yourself think about what will happen if you do not stick to lifting.

I also look back at pictures that show me before I lost weight or started lifting, that is great modivation too for me.

But, the mirror does not lie! That is the best modivation I can find!

But, in the end this is what I do to get that modivation back,
"GET YOUR ASS UP AND DO IT NOW!!". And I do.

Brenda

Vegeto · 09-19-2005, 06:34 PM

I find motivation comes in two parts, one part is the pain of what happens when you don't do something, and the other part is the reward that you get if you do. It's like, some days you are trying to stay out of hell, while other days you are trying to get into heaven. (If you understand the metaphor.)

Basically, you can imagine how ridiculous you will be if you don't do the work, and you can imagine how awesome you can be if you do the work. Both positive and negative reinforcement has it's place is seems. Some days require discipline, other days you get to enjoy inspiration. Sometimes you get both at the same time.

What motivates me? When I think back at the worst times in my life, and how much better it would have been if I was at my best. When I look in the mirror and see the shame of not tapping into my potential, or when I find inspiration in seeing just how great I might become if I can tap into my full potential.

Also, I like some bible stories and I watch DBZ. This place aint bad either for getting a little extra motivation (although sometimes it's all too easy to get caught up in playing around too much.

)

**Trick D** · 09-19-2005, 06:51 PM

I just have to thumb through the pages of Muscular Development or Flex and I am ready to pound some medal. Other than that I just look at myself in the mirror and establish hard to reach goals which make me work harder.

**Sholiz** · 09-19-2005, 07:29 PM

I'll usually take a day or two off and my whole life feels screwed up, so I hit the gym when I feel shit isn't going right anymore. Best motivation for me is laziness I guess.

**NNTB** · 09-19-2005, 07:40 PM

Loud bass bumping music... Visualizing myself growing... Just block everything else in my life out and concentrate on the task at hand. :nosthumbs

**bigDman** · 09-19-2005, 07:45 PM

the fact that i want to make varsity and that i know if i train hard wrestling season will be a million times more enjoyable

**builtbeast** · 09-20-2005, 10:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sholiz

I'll usually take a day or two off and my whole life feels screwed up, so I hit the gym when I feel shit isn't going right anymore. Best motivation for me is laziness I guess.

I know what you mean, if I'm off for much time at all it really gets me wanting to go back myself. I can just feel myself getting out of shape otherwise.

:dumbells:

**DarkFalcon** · 09-23-2005, 05:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by builtbeast

After awhile some of us may lose our enthusiasm and become burnt out on the gym and fitness.

What do you do when you really don't feel like going to the gym?

Let's hear some advice on how you stay motivated.

I think one loses motivation when you stop making progress or you lose some hard earned gains. For me I'm motivated by the mental picture of what I think I can look like and where I'm at. Although I'm closer then I was when I started my journey I'm still not there so I keep pushing harder. If I stall out I remotivate by trying a new routine, diet, or supplement. Sometimes all it takes is a small change to get you excited again.

09-19-2005, 07:13 AM	#1
builtbeast Großer Moderator Join Date: May 2005 Location: In a very red state Posts: 1,828 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 98	[Week 20's Topic] - Staying Motivated After awhile some of us may lose our enthusiasm and become burnt out on the gym and fitness. What do you do when you really don't feel like going to the gym? Let's hear some advice on how you stay motivated.

09-19-2005, 06:01 PM	#2
RealFantasy Pro Stature Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Ohio Posts: 684 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 9	Actually the best thing to do is look in the mirror. If you are not happy with yourself, then there is the best modivation. If you are happy with yourself think about what will happen if you do not stick to lifting. I also look back at pictures that show me before I lost weight or started lifting, that is great modivation too for me. But, the mirror does not lie! That is the best modivation I can find! But, in the end this is what I do to get that modivation back, "GET YOUR ASS UP AND DO IT NOW!!". And I do. Brenda __________________ Brenda's FitDay

09-19-2005, 06:34 PM	#3
Vegeto blameless sinner Join Date: May 2005 Location: Minnesota Posts: 804 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 15	I find motivation comes in two parts, one part is the pain of what happens when you don't do something, and the other part is the reward that you get if you do. It's like, some days you are trying to stay out of hell, while other days you are trying to get into heaven. (If you understand the metaphor.) Basically, you can imagine how ridiculous you will be if you don't do the work, and you can imagine how awesome you can be if you do the work. Both positive and negative reinforcement has it's place is seems. Some days require discipline, other days you get to enjoy inspiration. Sometimes you get both at the same time. What motivates me? When I think back at the worst times in my life, and how much better it would have been if I was at my best. When I look in the mirror and see the shame of not tapping into my potential, or when I find inspiration in seeing just how great I might become if I can tap into my full potential. Also, I like some bible stories and I watch DBZ. This place aint bad either for getting a little extra motivation (although sometimes it's all too easy to get caught up in playing around too much. ) __________________ ______________ ________________ ......Busy Training...... __________________ ________________ __________________ Last edited by Vegeto : 09-19-2005 at 06:58 PM.

09-19-2005, 07:29 PM	#5
Sholiz Soldier In Progress Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Michigan Posts: 3,988 Recipes: 3 Rep Power: 234	I'll usually take a day or two off and my whole life feels screwed up, so I hit the gym when I feel shit isn't going right anymore. Best motivation for me is laziness I guess. __________________ You hear me before you see me, I got King Kong in the trunk

09-19-2005, 07:40 PM	#6
NNTB rEVOLutionary Join Date: May 2005 Location: FL Posts: 2,450 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 159	Loud bass bumping music... Visualizing myself growing... Just block everything else in my life out and concentrate on the task at hand. :nosthumbs __________________ "This country, with its institutions, belongs to the people who inhabit it. Whenever they shall grow weary of the existing government, they can exercise their constitutional right of amending it, or exercise their revolutionary right to overthrow it." Abraham Lincoln

09-19-2005, 07:45 PM	#7
bigDman is missing heavy pulls Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Maryland Posts: 4,547 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 182	the fact that i want to make varsity and that i know if i train hard wrestling season will be a million times more enjoyable __________________ COME CHECK OUT MY JOURNAL

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