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Title: Days you're not so motivated
Post by: The Italian Lifter on February 18, 2019, 11:46:39 AM
let's be honest, especially if you're a natty and not in your 20's, sometimes pack yr shit and head to the gym it's not easy.

I'm pretty consistent but we all have those days.
So what you do to get extra motivation?
I use music a lot, and lately also ignore the planned workout and do my favorite body part or exercises.

Give me some ideas just in case  :)
Title: Re: Days you're not so motivated
Post by: Coach is Back! on February 18, 2019, 11:52:32 AM
let's be honest, especially if you're a natty and not in your 20's, sometimes pack yr shit and head to the gym it's not easy.

I'm pretty consistent but we all have those days.
So what you do to get extra motivation?
I use music a lot, and lately also ignore the planned workout and do my favorite body part or exercises.

Give me some ideas just in case  :)

It's hard to be motivated each and every day. No matter who you are or what level you're at, we're all going to have those days. On days like that you just have to drag your ass in, get started and the rest will take over, by the end of the workout you'll be glad you did it. Personally, for me I need a goal and my goal this time is to compete so for the next year it's my job. What's your goal?
Title: Re: Days you're not so motivated
Post by: dan18 on February 18, 2019, 12:06:06 PM
let's be honest, especially if you're a natty and not in your 20's, sometimes pack yr shit and head to the gym it's not easy.

I'm pretty consistent but we all have those days.
So what you do to get extra motivation?
I use music a lot, and lately also ignore the planned workout and do my favorite body part or exercises.

Give me some ideas just in case  :)
GOALS set small ones ..and for me I know I don't want to ever be embarrassed to take of my shirt come summer time..
I also like it when parents of other kids say to my boys THATS YOUR DAD
Title: Re: Days you're not so motivated
Post by: Hypertrophy on February 18, 2019, 12:07:34 PM
let's be honest, especially if you're a natty and not in your 20's, sometimes pack yr shit and head to the gym it's not easy.

I'm pretty consistent but we all have those days.
So what you do to get extra motivation?
I use music a lot, and lately also ignore the planned workout and do my favorite body part or exercises.

Give me some ideas just in case  :)

You are working too hard

Title: Re: Days you're not so motivated
Post by: IRON CROSS on February 18, 2019, 12:13:16 PM
A3 format poster of mr.Safety Fat on the wall is my motivation:

I don't want to look like that in 50 years  :P :-\
Title: Re: Days you're not so motivated
Post by: robcguns on February 18, 2019, 12:15:08 PM
My new routine is 4 on 3 off and by the 3rd day I’m foaming at the mouth to lift then end of 4th day I’m psyched to rest.This is wHat works best for me as motivation.
Title: Re: Days you're not so motivated
Post by: Go 4 It on February 18, 2019, 12:42:35 PM
Play any Rocky training montage,  or Rambo 3 opening scene.
Title: Re: Days you're not so motivated
Post by: tres_taco_combo on February 18, 2019, 01:03:43 PM
let's be honest, especially if you're a natty and not in your 20's, sometimes pack yr shit and head to the gym it's not easy.

I'm pretty consistent but we all have those days.
So what you do to get extra motivation?
I use music a lot, and lately also ignore the planned workout and do my favorite body part or exercises.

Give me some ideas just in case  :)

have accountability - a good training partner you do not want to let down


go to a totally different gym (guest pass) try a new work out pre out and do a totally different routine you have never done?
Title: Re: Days you're not so motivated
Post by: IroNat on February 18, 2019, 02:25:02 PM
If you feel like shat take a day off.
Title: Re: Days you're not so motivated
Post by: Pray_4_War on February 18, 2019, 02:26:09 PM
I go on Instagram and look up pictures of all the fit thotties that I want to fuck.

The blood starts to circulate, I get a stirring way down in my plumbs, I become filled with lust and hatred.

This is what keeps my motivated to train and stick to my diet.
Title: Re: Days you're not so motivated
Post by: Mr Anabolic on February 18, 2019, 03:34:05 PM
Age 18-28: 100% of my workouts were great (i.e. pump, focus, energy)
Age 28-35:  75% of my workouts were great
Age 35-45:  50%
Age 45-50:  25%
Age 50-now: 10%


Getting old SUCKS!
Title: Re: Days you're not so motivated
Post by: ratherbebig on February 18, 2019, 03:35:30 PM
do something new.
Title: Re: Days you're not so motivated
Post by: Dokey111 on February 18, 2019, 03:39:38 PM
honestly I've kept at it for many decades (59 YO now) , just because I feel better for doing it.  Doesn't take discipline, it's pleasure.  No I don't bust my balls but so what.
Title: Re: Days you're not so motivated
Post by: Mr Anabolic on February 18, 2019, 03:52:45 PM
honestly I've kept at it for many decades (59 YO now) , just because I feel better for doing it.  Doesn't take discipline, it's pleasure.  No I don't bust my balls but so what.

At least you'll be able to walk and raise your arms above your head when you're 90.
Title: Re: Days you're not so motivated
Post by: myt1 on February 18, 2019, 03:57:31 PM
today's one of them...yesterday too :(
Title: Re: Days you're not so motivated
Post by: US MUSL on February 18, 2019, 04:33:29 PM
Age 18-28: 100% of my workouts were great (i.e. pump, focus, energy)
Age 28-35:  75% of my workouts were great
Age 35-45:  50%
Age 45-50:  25%
Age 50-now: 10%


Getting old SUCKS!


I feel you brother!!
Title: Re: Days you're not so motivated
Post by: robcguns on February 18, 2019, 04:46:31 PM
Age 18-28: 100% of my workouts were great (i.e. pump, focus, energy)
Age 28-35:  75% of my workouts were great
Age 35-45:  50%
Age 45-50:  25%
Age 50-now: 10%


Getting old SUCKS!

I have to say everyone of my workouts is awesome lately,last 8-9 months,prior to that I had good and bad but that was mainly due to elbow and shoulder pain.
Title: Re: Days you're not so motivated
Post by: IRON CROSS on February 18, 2019, 04:50:16 PM
honestly I've kept at it for many decades (59 YO now) , just because I feel better for doing it.  Doesn't take discipline, it's pleasure.  No I don't bust my balls but so what.


Australian Army Reserve take fit guy's up to 59yo .
Title: Re: Days you're not so motivated
Post by: Kwon on February 18, 2019, 05:06:21 PM
Getting old sucks!


Training isn't fun anymore!



(https://66.media.tumblr.com/f8b364a71f6625ec903962304bf7fa90/tumblr_pcav4ceMPO1x4bwaco1_500.jpg)
Title: Re: Days you're not so motivated
Post by: dan18 on February 18, 2019, 05:20:51 PM
Getting old sucks!


Training isn't fun anymore!



(https://66.media.tumblr.com/f8b364a71f6625ec903962304bf7fa90/tumblr_pcav4ceMPO1x4bwaco1_500.jpg)
If this thread was like a TV it would be black and white with 3 nobs a lot of fucks posting ..

I may be 52 but I still love training im just tired as shit afterwards
Title: Re: Days you're not so motivated
Post by: SF1900 on February 18, 2019, 05:32:55 PM
Title: Re: Days you're not so motivated
Post by: Marty Champions on February 18, 2019, 05:47:02 PM
Smoke more weed , treat your weights like a whore wife
Title: Re: Days you're not so motivated
Post by: The Italian Lifter on February 19, 2019, 12:46:49 PM
It's hard to be motivated each and every day. No matter who you are or what level you're at, we're all going to have those days. On days like that you just have to drag your ass in, get started and the rest will take over, by the end of the workout you'll be glad you did it. Personally, for me I need a goal and my goal this time is to compete so for the next year it's my job. What's your goal?

Fully agree with your post.
When I skip a day (maybe once every couple of months or so) I always feel like a loser, I feel bad.
Maybe I'm a little bit obsessed but how great is the feeling afterwards? When you were successful in dragging your ass to the gym
Title: Re: Days you're not so motivated
Post by: The Italian Lifter on February 19, 2019, 12:49:53 PM
GOALS set small ones ..and for me I know I don't want to ever be embarrassed to take of my shirt come summer time..
I also like it when parents of other kids say to my boys THATS YOUR DAD

Well Dan you've got good genetics and for sure you're very committed and competent.
I train since 1992 but if I have to be honest I look roughly the same from '96-'97... So not an ego boost here
Title: Re: Days you're not so motivated
Post by: The Italian Lifter on February 19, 2019, 12:51:35 PM
My new routine is 4 on 3 off and by the 3rd day I’m foaming at the mouth to lift then end of 4th day I’m psyched to rest.This is wHat works best for me as motivation.

I'm following the same split : 4 on and 3 off (fri-sun).
Friday morning is a bitch mate: all fatigue of the week in a dreadful morning
Title: Re: Days you're not so motivated
Post by: The Italian Lifter on February 19, 2019, 12:53:02 PM
honestly I've kept at it for many decades (59 YO now) , just because I feel better for doing it.  Doesn't take discipline, it's pleasure.  No I don't bust my balls but so what.

I still do 90% of the time but last day of split is a nightmare
Title: Re: Days you're not so motivated
Post by: OneMoreRep on February 19, 2019, 12:55:42 PM
let's be honest, especially if you're a natty and not in your 20's, sometimes pack yr shit and head to the gym it's not easy.

I'm pretty consistent but we all have those days.
So what you do to get extra motivation?
I use music a lot, and lately also ignore the planned workout and do my favorite body part or exercises.

Give me some ideas just in case  :)

I know you asked this question in the setting of being a natural, but would you consider getting on HRT?

With HRT, you would feel much better every day. More strength, better stamina, drive and improved recovery during workouts, not to mention quicker gains.

"1"
Title: Re: Days you're not so motivated
Post by: Dokey111 on February 19, 2019, 05:13:34 PM
At least you'll be able to walk and raise your arms above your head when you're 90.

yeah I don't know about the raising arms, I *used to* bust my balls..
Title: Re: Days you're not so motivated
Post by: Mr Anabolic on February 20, 2019, 06:12:50 AM
yeah I don't know about the raising arms, I *used to* bust my balls..

I'm having some issues with that now... clicking, cracking, sticking, pain.  I'm only 52.  What about 20-30 years from now?... yikes.  35 years training, 25 of those was hardcore.  After I hit 50 everything started hurting and falling apart.   When I look back now, I regret going balls to the wall every time and not taking more days off.  Oh well, I had some fine glory days.  Better to be a "has-been" than a "wanna-be".     
Title: Re: Days you're not so motivated
Post by: Dokey111 on February 20, 2019, 06:16:00 AM
I'm having some issues with that now... clicking, cracking, sticking, pain.  I'm only 52.  What about 20-30 years from now?... yikes.  35 years training, 25 of those was hardcore.  After I hit 50 everything started hurting and falling apart.   When I look back now, I regret going balls to the wall every time and not taking more days off.  Oh well, I had some fine glory days.  Better to be a "has-been" than a "wanna-be".     

it's (not so) funny but yeah, once you hit 50 things do start to creak and groan..