Why is my mindset battle so hard when it comes to going to the gym?

[crazycactus242]

In my city we have multiple fitness centres, my boyfriend and I got our memberships yesterday and today was my first day. I started on the elliptical with some cardio, then moved over to the stair masters for about 10 minutes, and then I used the rowers and leg pressers. For some reason, there’s this voice in my head “this isn’t doing anything for you” “I hate this I want to give up” “you aren’t doing enough” over and over, I’m battling my mindset so hard and I’m not sure why. If I show up, and I have fun and enjoy myself that should be all that matters. Except I’m just so hard on myself. Advice on how I can have a better mindset?

[Ndyaaum]

This is a natural reaction for everybody.. don’t panic or have stress because your not the only one who have this issue.. this is mainly caused by not working out enough and not eating properly.. so when your body is comfortable with not working out or not eating the right foods this is what happens.. your mind will tell you to stop doing healthy things.. but don’t listen to it get your body use to these new healthy things.. for example: this is like drugs when you take cocaine this drug has adapted into your body.. which your body has now became comfortable with this route and this is where you now have a bad habit.. when you try to get off of this drug your body will want to crave more but you eating healthy and trying to get back on track.. that’s what your body is doing

[Anonymous]

hmm. I'm kinda like that. I feel like if I can't feel the pains I'm not gettint the gains. lol so then I tend to overwork and feel crazy sore for a few days after. You gotta just trust the process. If you're doing the right things, and doing them the right way, they gonna help you out.

[exitseven]

Yes, keep working out hard for the next 3 weeks. You will start to feel your body change. You will get leaner and your muscles will be more defined. You will be stronger and have more energy. After you see results you will see that it is all worthwhile.

[exitseven]

Thanks for the MHO😎

[skytatoe]

Probably not fun cause its actually not fun LOL
I mean running on a treadmill is the definition of boredom and its tiring.

Maybe just find sports that aren't as excruciatingly mindnumbing.

[Cubus]

Maybe it's depression, I know depression works this way.

Quote of one celebrity who had a depression: "I feel that here (points at his head) is another me, who wants to destroy me",