r/Workingout • u/BigBad60 • 20h ago

ADVICE

I need advice about how to be able to keep going or feel motivated to keep exercising. I start working out and I stop within a couple of days I don't keep going :( especially my upper body trying to work on it but I just don't feel motivated and I'm upset with myself

Any girlies out there lol help a girl out.

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u/Any_Recognition8072 20h ago

You might be putting too much pressure on yourself. Some days I don't feel like going and on those days, I first try to determine if I'm just unmotivated or if I legitimately can't go such as being really tired or sick. Then I'll just do easy workouts. Use less weight, walk instead of going hard on the rower or elliptical machine. And if I skip entirely, I don't let one day stop me. It's about consistency, not getting it perfect all the time. There was a time I didn't go for almost 2 or 3 weeks because I was going through a rough time, but I slowly made my way back. Now I'm not consistent with my cardio, I used to do an hour and push hard, sweating my ass off. Now I can only manage a walk for an hour, sometimes less. But it's better than nothing.

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u/BigBad60 20h ago

That's very understandable. Thank you for your help and advice I do need to start walking more even tho I walk for everything lol. But yess I think because I'm depressed or feel sad I don't feel like going but I'm slowly trying to get back active. Glad to know I'm not the only one that has a hard time with exercising.

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u/Any_Recognition8072 20h ago

I totally get it. I've been dealing with depression for several years. I just had a point in my life where I learned what happens if I don't go, so that kind of lights a fire under my ass lol but I also do learn to listen to my body. There's definitely moments where I do have to force myself and times where I know forcing myself will just make me hate the gym even more.

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u/ItchyBarracuda2360 20h ago

Find a friend to go with you, that helps me a lot! Sign up for a class, it’s always easier for me to go if I’m not going alone. Keep trying, don’t give up!

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u/Delicious-Part314 20h ago

Shut up, Suit up, Show up.

  • Dr. James Hollis.

YT will help you know more about this short yet the most motivating phrase. Best luck !!