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post 1670045513 10-25-2022, 09:19 AM
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No longer enjoy working out and feel anxious going to the gym (srs)

Man I don't know what to do anymore, for the past 2 months I've only been going to the gym once a week yet everytime I end up leaving after 1-2 sets as I can't get into it anymore.

I was doing well on my cut and hit 13ish% bf, was so close to being primed for a clean bulk then blew it all like a retard and now I'm slowly losing muscle and have gained around 5lbs of fat due to my inconsistency.

Because of this I wear baggy hoodies and joggers, I'm
too embarrassed to even show myself in a t shirt (srs) yet I still feel anxious/paranoid for some reason especially with how packed the gym is getting nowadays no matter what time I go.

That being said I don't enjoy rotting and eating like chit either, currently look like a skinny fat bag of beans and feel bad about myself.
post 1670045633 10-25-2022, 09:20 AM
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OP's driving test failure mogged him hard, made him quit lifting
post 1670045703 10-25-2022, 09:21 AM
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If you don't like how you look then get in the gym and get over the anxiety. Force yourself if you have to then after after couple of weeks it'll be habit
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post 1670045733 10-25-2022, 09:22 AM
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Originally Posted By PapiChewlo⏩
OP's driving test failure mogged him hard, made him quit lifting
why are you here chitting up all these threads
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post 1670045763 10-25-2022, 09:22 AM
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Train at home?
post 1670045903 10-25-2022, 09:24 AM
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You need to give that proverbial boulder that initial hard push to get it to tumble down that hill, brah. Honestly, the best thing for yourself to do would be to go to the gym today wearing a tanktop and exposing yourself to whatever perceptions your brain is creating. It'll get better the more you do it. The more you avoid, the deeper you dig yourself into that hole.
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post 1670045943 10-25-2022, 09:24 AM
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Originally Posted By MonsieurWhite⏩
why are you here chitting up all these threads
Because i want to?
post 1670046013 10-25-2022, 09:25 AM
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post 1670046053 10-25-2022, 09:25 AM
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Originally Posted By ****inator⏩
Train at home?
I only have resistance bands at home, I used them during the covid lockdowns but it's not the same as lifting real weights and doing heavy compounds etc.
post 1670046093 10-25-2022, 09:27 AM
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Do you not enjoy lifting? Or do you not have lifting goals you're working towards?

As someone on a forced vacation from the gym (see username), this pains me to see.
post 1670046143 10-25-2022, 09:28 AM
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Find a form of exercise you enjoy op, doesn't have to be lifting, could be mma, boxing, climbing etc.
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post 1670046243 10-25-2022, 09:29 AM
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Originally Posted By legbroke⏩
Do you not enjoy lifting? Or do you not have lifting goals you're working towards?

As someone on a forced vacation from the gym (see username), this pains me to see.
How'd you break both of your legs?
post 1670046333 10-25-2022, 09:30 AM
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Stop looking at everyone in the gym. Look at everyone outside the gym and realise you're a lot better than 90% of the landwhale population
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post 1670046373 10-25-2022, 09:31 AM
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Originally Posted By legbroke⏩
Do you not enjoy lifting? Or do you not have lifting goals you're working towards?

As someone on a forced vacation from the gym (see username), this pains me to see.
I do enjoy it when I get that buzz, used to lift 4-6 times a week and was constantly hitting PR's looking jacked.

I've just fallen off the wagon and as a result my physique has suffered, now I'm pretty much lost goals wise.
post 1670046383 10-25-2022, 09:31 AM
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Same I don't enjoy lifting unless it's by myself and feel awkward going to gyms these days
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post 1670046463 10-25-2022, 09:33 AM
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Originally Posted By GaryRidgway⏩
How'd you break both of your legs?
Not "broken" broken. Bad tendonitis in my right knee that I've had since a couple months before making this account. Done tons of PT for my right leg to the point where my right leg is a bunch stronger than my left leg and that has caused issues (IT band problems+peroneal tendonitis) in my left leg. Dunno if I bad tendons/some sort of arthritis or if I'm just retarded.
post 1670046573 10-25-2022, 09:35 AM
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Op will be fine he just needs his shiit pushed in
post 1670046613 10-25-2022, 09:36 AM
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Originally Posted By kingmanaverage⏩
Find a form of exercise you enjoy op, doesn't have to be lifting, could be mma, boxing, climbing etc.
Used to do boxing and enjoyed that but haven't boxed/sparred in 8 months now.

Currently I play 5 a side football (soccer) once a week with the lads from work, some games I get frustrated when I play chit but it's better than nothing I suppose.
post 1670046623 10-25-2022, 09:36 AM
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Originally Posted By Vascularmanlet⏩
I do enjoy it when I get that buzz, used to lift 4-6 times a week and was constantly hitting PR's looking jacked.

I've just fallen off the wagon amd as a result my physique has suffered,now I'm pretty much lost goals wise.
Feel like that's always the punchline. Gym is way less fun if you don't have something to work towards.
post 1670047113 10-25-2022, 09:45 AM
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That's life.

You will conquer something, and think you've used it up as far as your interest is going to take you.

It takes a REAL passion to pursue something into old age.

I have real respect for the oldcels still conquering some form of athletic pursuit. There's a just a natural driver that won't go away.
post 1670047133 10-25-2022, 09:45 AM
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Ibby you need to get on dat dere tongakat ali, sounds like your t levels are plummeting

Itโ€™s ok to have moments of weakness like these, just gotta make sure you dig yourself back out again
post 1670047923 10-25-2022, 09:59 AM
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It's hard if you're not feeling it. There are plenty of us around here that have been lifting for years and trust me it's not always fun. If I were you I would take it slow. Hit the gym and choose 2 compounds to work on. Focus on your form, getting back in the groove and hit them as hard as you can. It won't be a long workout but it doesn't have to be...the important thing is you got it done.

Good luck.
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post 1670048543 10-25-2022, 10:09 AM
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Kinda the same. I want to change gyms. I go to a highly rated warehouse gym and has tons of equipment but it brings in the gym bros/influencers.

Lots of people working out without shirts on, tripods and cameras everywhere. I loved the gym around 2010-2013ish. Seemed way different then but I'm almost 30 so maybe I'm just getting old lol.
post 1670048773 10-25-2022, 10:13 AM
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Sounds to me like you need to quit being a p00sy and go lift weights.
Originally Posted By Exiled93⏩
Kinda the same. I want to change gyms. I go to a highly rated warehouse gym and has tons of equipment but it brings in the gym bros/influencers.

Lots of people working out without shirts on, tripods and cameras everywhere. I loved the gym around 2010-2013ish. Seemed way different then but I'm almost 30 so maybe I'm just getting old lol.
Find a better gym without all the wanna be influencers.


I'm 35. Gym I go to has a ton of teenagers (Its located right by 2 high schools) but also quite a few brahs my age and older as well. Its a lot more tolerable when you are surrounded by dudes your own age.


And/or when there are guys that basically look like IFBB pro's lifting.
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Change gyms or workout earlier in the day.


Don't really feel awkward when gym is packed, but super annoying to constantly see people hogging all the machines and if they aren't people coming up to you and asking how many sets you have left.



If you aren't suffering from injury or yoy aren't sick, you should never take a break from the gym, and If yoy do gl coming back. Looking at your old photos and struggling with ur warmup will **** u up and its difficult to get over it.
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Originally Posted By Exiled93⏩
Lots of people working out without shirts on, tripods and cameras everywhere.
lmfao. hilarious.
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just get back in there as if you are a newbie again looking to make some gains, with a renewed mindset and try something different.

if you concentrate on the past it'll just make you depressed.


start a new, fresh program. focus on trying to do better and lifting more than the last time with good form. the moment you stall, try out something new so you can keep the progression train going. you become more addicted to the process and progression rather than lifting in and of itself. Lifting is boring af, I think that's the key. Seeing yourself getting stronger, maybe getting a nice pump, etc. Hopefully the bodily changes come with it to.

Focus on a strength goal/objective and work towards it. I.e: I want to bench 275.
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