How do you keep going at the gym?

[Anonymous]

I gotta admit that I really can't figure out WHY I can't do my best at the gym. I want to be fit, lean, toned and everything but every time I go to do my thing at the gym my patience goes from 100 to a 0 and my motivation suddenly disappearing on me. I really really want to be fit and all that but I can't seem to be at a gym and workout like a normal human being.

does anybody know why this occurs?
and what can I do to make it to go away. I really want this!! And don't even say that I don't want it enough. Yes I do want this badly, but I'm always exhausted, sleepless and I AM eating healthy (with moderation).

please help!

[truthbeknown]

If you go to the gym when it is busy it can be hard to get going because other people are in your way. I always try to go at less busy times. Also, many people try to do too much in too short of a span of time and become overwhelmed. So try to not over do it while you are there. Also, even just a 20 min workout will help you improve. If you are going to the gym for a long time per workout this can also drag you down. I find 1 hour is a great work out. Any more and I also lose patience and interest. Make sure you give yourself a day off once or twice a week for both a physical and mental recharge!

[Entity]

"I want to be fit, lean, toned and everything but every time I go to do my thing at the gym my patience goes from 100 to a 0 and my motivation suddenly disappearing on me."

Well, that's your problem. You don't want to work out, you just want the results of working out; change the attitude and you'll change the outcome.

[THE_Godfather]

I tell myself "i'm here I may as well get my moneys worth" (referring to time) otherwise it's a waste of time.

[BeautifulWreck]

Its something you're going to have to literally push yourself for. I was the same exact way. I would be so pumped to go work out but the minute I got there that motivation and excitement I had became almost nonexistent. So I personally hired a personal trainer (that comes free with some gym memberships) and he worked me to the core. When he saw he lose motivation he wouldn't let me quit. He was hard on me. Really hard. But, I got the results I was looking for and now, going to the gym is actually fun for me.

[BelleGirl21]

You need to know exactly who your goals are for. Are you wanting to get toned for you or everyone else?
Time of day has a big effect on me. Also get a music playlist you love. Wear clothes you love. Start off just doing your favorite exercises. Add tougher or less "fun" exercises gradually.
Be consistent and tell yourself you love it! It'll come.

[ConsultantIsBack]

Become addicted to the feel, the progress, the results!

[SuperOzgur]

Yeah gym becomes an addiction after a month to me.. I'm still hooked.