sup everyone, here's my deal. 5'11 and currently 165.. i used to be a pretty unhealthy guy in high school. fast food on the daily, beer like water to a fish and no exercise. luckily for me my genes are good and kept me in much better shape than i should have been. when i was 20 i moved to houston, fast food and ****** capital of the world, or heaven in my case. i always kept my weight around 185-190, but once i got to 205 i realized that if i kept up my lifestyle i would end up like all the cow-humans that i see around the city all day, so i immediately cut cigarettes, sodas, and fast food cold turkey, successfully. after about a month or so i lost 10lbs, got excited and joined a gym. all i did was run since that's the only thing i know how to do right (i think) and a few months into that i lost another 30lbs and a couple months later quit the gym. i've maintained my weight but maily cause i eat healthy, now i want to get built. my main problem is motivation to keep going, the main reason i quit the gym is cause i know in my subconcious i don't NEED it, i'm already healthy. so yea, any and all suggestions are more than welcome. i want to start slowly so i don't burn myself out, does that sound logical?
kinda new.. needing workout/muscle building help
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rejoin the gym; 
a good thing; become a trainer;
a good thing; become a trainer;+1 to rejoin the gym, find a workout partner to help with the motivation. Keep it fresh, change workout routine every 6 weeks so you don't get bored. One or two sessions with a trainer will cost less than $100, will help you with proper form and give you some routines to work on.
Good luck.
Good luck.
The main reason why you left the Gym is you think you're already fit - This is your problem.
Solution - Set your goals higher. If you think you're fit, set a goal to have more toned body. If you have 15% body fat, set a goal to have 11% body fat and dream of those 6 pack abs.
The only person who can help you make yourself look even better is only you.
Wish you all the best.
Solution - Set your goals higher. If you think you're fit, set a goal to have more toned body. If you have 15% body fat, set a goal to have 11% body fat and dream of those 6 pack abs.
The only person who can help you make yourself look even better is only you.
Wish you all the best.
You already go some great advice here – but I will chime in anyway – cause I am new to this site and no one hates me yet
I was in your same boat – I would bounce going in to the gym and take a few months off, and then get motivated again, just a vicious circle. Someone mentioned GOALS – and that is key. Write your goals down and tell your friends about them on Facebook or where ever so they will keep you accountable. Also take a before pic. Track your progress. Those are great motivators too. Another person said make sure to switch it up after 6 weeks. If that is too long, do it three weeks. Make it fun and not a – must do – type of thing.
For me – I joined up with Team Beachbody as a Coach. I am not selling that business on here, but it does keep me motivated to strive for a healthier, fit lifestyle. I have not looked back since I started into the biz. I am in progress to start my own fit club, get certified with ACE and NASM, and quit by boring desk job to become a Personal Trainer. Why? It is about passion. If you can find passion in your fitness and workouts – jump on that bandwagon. That will provide enough motivation for anyone!
I hope this helps.
Ryan S. Krieger
"Let's end the trend of obesity"
I was in your same boat – I would bounce going in to the gym and take a few months off, and then get motivated again, just a vicious circle. Someone mentioned GOALS – and that is key. Write your goals down and tell your friends about them on Facebook or where ever so they will keep you accountable. Also take a before pic. Track your progress. Those are great motivators too. Another person said make sure to switch it up after 6 weeks. If that is too long, do it three weeks. Make it fun and not a – must do – type of thing.
For me – I joined up with Team Beachbody as a Coach. I am not selling that business on here, but it does keep me motivated to strive for a healthier, fit lifestyle. I have not looked back since I started into the biz. I am in progress to start my own fit club, get certified with ACE and NASM, and quit by boring desk job to become a Personal Trainer. Why? It is about passion. If you can find passion in your fitness and workouts – jump on that bandwagon. That will provide enough motivation for anyone!
I hope this helps.
Ryan S. Krieger
"Let's end the trend of obesity"
thanks to all for the advice... so far I've done......... nothing
I got promoted at work and there's been some ****ty weather so haven't had the motivation. I know, excuses are weak. But I do need to set up some goals and remind myself of them. I think before I join the gym I'll do a couple of sessions with a trainer so I can get some face-to-face advice on what I should be doing when I walk into a gym. thanks again everyone, I'll be sure to post up my progress on here...
I got promoted at work and there's been some ****ty weather so haven't had the motivation. I know, excuses are weak. But I do need to set up some goals and remind myself of them. I think before I join the gym I'll do a couple of sessions with a trainer so I can get some face-to-face advice on what I should be doing when I walk into a gym. thanks again everyone, I'll be sure to post up my progress on here...