Norcy91
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I've been going to a gym for about 18 months now, but over the last few months its started to become less regular or consistent as it was when I first joined. I think the downfall is mainly to do with starting to work shifts, which has messed up my sleeping!
So what do the gym goers find that motivates them to keep going? My main aim is to lose weight, as well as keeping/adding muscle in the long run!
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Gary
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Registered: 22nd Nov 06
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Get your mrs to dump you?
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Norcy91
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 as appealing as that can be at times, it'd be good if I kept her as well
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Russ
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always carry gym kit in your car so you dont have that excuse.
if you usually go after work make sure you drive passed the gym on your way home
stop being a fucking whiner and go? theres nothing wrong with missing a few days to rest if you're sore, but no excuse for being lazy
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stuartmitchell
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Russ speaks sense mate. Go straight from work if you can. Sitting down is the killer lol!
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sc0ott
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Roidz
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A2H GO
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I used to be mad on it, went religiously for 4-5 years, used to actually get annoyed with my mates when they didn't turn up
These days I just can't be arsed, haven't been since June last year, worst thing is everyone say's I look better for it.
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Whittie
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Registered: 11th Aug 06
Location: North Wales Drives: BMW, Corsa & Fiat
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How do you look better for not going to the gym? Do you sleep in a sweat bag with abs toners turned on?
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c4rsa-sport
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My gym is on the route back from work so no excuse really
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sc0ott
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quote:
Originally posted by A2H GO
I used to be mad on it, went religiously for 4-5 years, used to actually get annoyed with my mates when they didn't turn up
These days I just can't be arsed, haven't been since June last year, worst thing is everyone say's I look better for it.
Thats because you dont make them look as shit
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AdZ9
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take a month or two off, eat loads and put on some weight - that'll soon get you back in there 
Also try really tracking some progress, whether that is to lift more weight or lose X amount of lbs. If you just go aimlessly and go through the motions it can get boring.
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A2H GO
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quote:
Originally posted by Whittie
How do you look better for not going to the gym? Do you sleep in a sweat bag with abs toners turned on?
The Mrs always hated that I had 'no neck' and oversized arms, apparantly it didn't suit me, whatever that means. It's nice actually having clothes fit you properly again too. That said, I need to go back purely for the fact I never have any energy these days.
[Edited on 20-02-2013 by A2H GO]
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Whittie
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Hench bastard
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AndyKent
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Slightly different, but since taking up running I've found I need a goal to work towards.
At the moment have two half marathons to complete so knowing I need to train for those keeps me motivated.
I find it much harder to go out without a goal in mind.
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Nath
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Registered: 3rd Apr 02
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I download new albums to listen to. Sounds like a trivial thing but it helps me get the urge to go.
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Russ
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Registered: 14th Mar 04
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have loads of photo's of mark graham around your house. instant motivation
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chrisd1983
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Registered: 15th Dec 06
Location: Chester & Weymouth
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Set Rik Waller as your phone wallpaper
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AlexSXI
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Registered: 10th Jan 08
Location: Colchester, Essex
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Go with a mate?
That's what I do, and its even better because we dont see each other much apart from the gym so we've always got stuff to talk about, so the workouts go quicker!
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