Thread: motivation

Make progress. Nothing motivates me more than progress.

Yeah, it's a chicken/egg thing, but just consider that a little motivation to make a little progress can lead to a lot more motivation which can lead to even more progress.

Start small and simple.

Exactly.

I get so stoked when I see new veins sprout up

Originally Posted by DOMS

Make progress. Nothing motivates me more than progress.

Yeah, it's a chicken/egg thing, but just consider that a little motivation to make a little progress can lead to a lot more motivation which can lead to even more progress.

Start small and simple.

I agree! Every time I look back at what I did a month ago, I always smile and feel the increased motivation to keep doing better!

ok that`s true! but what about when u wake up in the morning and say ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,one day more ! you fell bore.

you know people what are talking about it.
thanks so much for the replys . my respect for u all!

Originally Posted by alexvega

ok that`s true! but what about when u wake up in the morning and say ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,one day more ! you fell bore.

you know people what are talking about it.
thanks so much for the replys . my respect for u all!

On those days, I don not think. If I think about it, I will rationalize my way out of it. So I just issue the command to workout, and then shutdown all higher brain functions and go for it.

It may sound silly, but that is how I do it. I put myself on autopilot and wait for the workout to start.

Originally Posted by DOMS

On those days, I don not think. If I think about it, I will rationalize my way out of it. So I just issue the command to workout, and then shutdown all higher brain functions and go for it.

It may sound silly, but that is how I do it. I put myself on autopilot and wait for the workout to start.

Thats what I do, then by then end of the workout you think about it and are happy.

if anything i chug some n.o xplode, put on some dry kill logic and turn it up, and i do work (lift)

really, i have fun when i lift. i get psyched thinking about it, excited when im about to start. i like to push myself to new limits. its a pretty amazing feeling when you surprise yourself, makes you wonder what else you can do. and i feel better after i workout too, just makes me feel good and like i accomplished something. and after every workout i just get that feeling that like im closer to where i want to be, every single amount of effort i put into the workout helped even if just a little tiny bit. you just gotta feel really good about yourself and everything youre doing to stay motivated and keep at it, thats how it seems to be for me. maybe switch up some stuff in your routine(s)? or start a whole different kind of routine. you know? try to change things up a bit and make them exciting.

...that and get pissed off and play some dry kill logic or lamb of god really...reallyyyy loud lol

ok guys , againg thanks alot for the replys, i`ll consider all that`s opinions,
probably when you are in the 35th the boddy starr to get lazzy.

see u aroud .

Originally Posted by alexvega

ok guys , againg thanks alot for the replys, i`ll consider all that`s opinions,
probably when you are in the 35th the boddy starr to get lazzy.

see u aroud .

Hell no! I just turned 35 and I'm almost in the best shape of my life.

Normally, the first 10-15 minutes of a workout (warmup phase) is hardest to get going. Once i start sweating and my adrenaline increases, i am in the zone.

It's tough to stay motivated when everything you worked hard for (size and strength) quickly goes away because of certain reasons that were out of my control. I am currently in that funk but am pushing through each day.

Originally Posted by alexvega

i was trying to figure out, what things can i do to keep on the motivation
thanks a lot

For me its really about the music. Try to get some songs on your Ipod that you consider motivational.

Originally Posted by HialeahChico305

For me its really about the music. Try to get some songs on your Ipod that you consider motivational.

Same here, but I dropped a dumbbell on my earphone cord today and one of the speakers quite working. I guess since it's lasted a year I can buy new earphones.

watch some videos on youtube(arnie, ronnie etc)

Originally Posted by HialeahChico305

For me its really about the music. Try to get some songs on your Ipod that you consider motivational.

ok .........all the time my ipod its with me in the gym

but somedays , the music it`s not enough to motivate to me

so,,,,,, anyway thanks for you reply

today i went to the book store and bought muscles and fitness magazine,i think it give some new ideas for my work out..... and some articles speak about the motivation and progress.

probably for you all , it`s sound silly, but here in centro America this kind of sport it`s not practice for all people. and the people who do it , here in CostaRica`doesn``t have the minimal idea about it.
that`s my point of view.
thanks people for share all your comments with me.
peace.

Originally Posted by alexvega

when you are in the 35th the boddy starr to get lazzy.

That's the biggest crock of shit I've heard in a long time.

Originally Posted by Triple Threat

That's the biggest crock of shit I've heard in a long time.

Yeah, me being lazy is what caused me to get into the 35th percentile (many moons ago) in the first place!

Originally Posted by DOMS

Hell no! I just turned 35 and I'm almost in the best shape of my life.

Ditto. I'm 34 and I'm probably in the best shape of my life. I've never had any kind of ab visibility ever in my life until now. And I only work harder all of the time.

Really good music.

Quality sleep.

Ensuring that you don't beat yourself into the ground, or if you do, you allow for proper recovery afterward.

Originally Posted by Triple Threat

That's the biggest crock of shit I've heard in a long time.

excuse me! sir but , you don`t have to use that s kind of word

In the UK we're starting to see more and more people allowing themselves to get into pretty bad shape - overweight etc - so for me the motivation comes in keeping in good shape and getting a buzz from learning the new stuff that makes improvements. - Thats about it for me!