How do i force myself to go to the gym!?

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Ryder	Have a few beers then go pissed Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

AshleyNick H	i do the same thing. but you will realize that most people at the gyms are not assholes and respect that your pushing yourself even if your not as fit as them. just think "ill look better in the end" and go for it Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Sahara	How long do you have left on your membership? Are there any other gyms around? Do you know when your gym is the least busy? You need to make yourself go. No excuses. You just get ready and go. It's like work or school. You just go because you have to. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Elektrisitee	Well.. you have to force yourself. Look at your initiative and hello.... Will power. If you are a strong minded person you can do anything. Lack of will power is a sign of weakness. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

donview girl	Have a friend go to the gym with you. That way if you want to go home they wont let you quit. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Diamond	just be firm with yourself, make it a habit certain day each week Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

partygurlone	I definately recommend taking a friend. Get yourselfs on a schedule and then go. Having someone to go with you increases your motivation to go, plus it helps when you are there. It gives you someone else to focus on and talk to while you work out. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

ism	i can relate. a few tips: go first thing in the morning - before doing anything else. maybe rent a locker, if possible, so you can get ready fro work at the gym. find a gym buddy for co-motivation enroll in fitness programs that the gym may have to keep you on schedule also, some gyms have isolated areas (e.g. for women only) that are secluded and prevent the gawk factor. but since you've already joined one, that may not apply. otherwise, keep the goal in mind (getting fit) and/or listen to music while working out to "tune out" the rest Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

skybelle24	I am having the same problem. I find that I literally have to force myself to get off the couch and go. I tell myself that I HAVE TO. After the first week of going, it gets easier because you feel better after you go and that becomes your motivation. They say that it only takes 21 days to make a habit. If you can commit to 3 weeks of going..you'll get into the right mindset. The first few days will be the hardest but tell yourself that you aren't going to let it get the best of you. You are in control of YOU. And to the responder above me...chill out! Their heart is in the right place...they just need to get their head there too. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

squirejohnsparra	Just set yourself a date to go, perhaps a month from now to get your head around it again. I once injured my knee playing football, but before that I used to love going to the gym. But after my injury I couldn't be bothered in the slightest about it. So what I did was, I set a day, as I said a month away, and i followed through on my resolve. the main problem I had with the gym was that all I remembered about it was the hard work, but I forgot how great it makes you feel. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

telluwat	I had a three year membership and I went 12 times. I renewed it in April and have yet to go. when you get those tips, let me know. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

kazza	get ya self some music to listen to, helps pass the time! Try to forget about the others, it'll take a while to get back into it but push ya self and try and go a couple times a week and you may get the buzz after a while. My hubby tried for years to get me there just so I could escape for a while and after having the kids the time away is excellent and i totally love it now. just go for it Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

smile	leave your wallet in the locker Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

S H	Think about how you will look at the beach next summer, or how you will look to other people. Idk if your a man or woman but once you get in the gym for a couple days, you will get hooked. So get your *** in gear and go. Seeing results makes the gym fun. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

heavymetalbitch	have the same problem. i know i should be there but have injury (frozen shoulder)/. that is why i stopped going, dont know why though as when i go i want to be there all day. just too complacent i suppose. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Alicia	Just remeber atleast you are there! If you want to look better than surround yourself with people that are in shape and motivated and it will rub off on you. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Kenny	There is no real way to force yourself to go. Either it's in you or it isn't. I can tell you most people at the gym don't care one way or the other what you look like. Anytime I see someone who has an injury or is incredibly out of shape, the only thing I think is, "Good for them for coming!" But you have to ask yourself if you're happy with your body and your health. If you are, stay home. If you want to improve yourself, go to the gym. That's all there is to it. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

WendyAC lovin' Sean Cassidy	I know what you mean. Just take a deep breath & go in. I had the same feeling. the everyone looking at you piece. I think everyone has that "fear". Does this gym show music videos while you work out? Does it have a "dark room?" meaning you can excersize in the dark (you can see what you are doing!! i should know i use to go to one but gave it up as it was too expensive) Its not competitive because no one is really interested as they are doing there own thing. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

LaTonya J	You have to make that call! It's up to you to motivate yourself! If you don't want to go, then just go for walks and eat a healthy diet. Also you can take the staires at work instead of the elevator. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

alphacenturi	The best way is to get a 'gym buddy' to go with you. I have a friend and we both have days where we don't want to go but push the other one to go, and when your there it becomes enjoyable. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Joe T 17	Take some Ephedrine its illegel but you can get it everywhere on the net probably in your gym someone will be selling it, its a very very low form of speed it gets u really pumped up and or but however you see it, it makes you sweat loads and lose weight and tone up quite quick and very cheap hehe Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

The Doctor	tell yourself there are some HOT guys there, of Girls,whatever you want Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Aslan	Maybe try going to the gym when there ain't alot of people if it makes you feel uncomfortable. COME ON, YOU CAN DO IT! JUST GO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Force yourself. Who cares what other people think anyway. Do it for yourself. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Winnie P	I hired a personal trainer. Not only is he a hottie, but he pushed me to give it my all. Another thing I did was buy clothes a size smaller. That way, I have to go to the gym to lose weight in order to fit into my new clothes. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

konnichiwacj2	tie a twinky to your head, and follow it Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Beth L	Get a really good looking personal trainer! :) Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

chicsashorty	I put headphones on it lets me zone out. when im really desperate and cant motivate myselfe I have my husband drop me off and agree not to come back for at least two hrs. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

?	Think of those big biceps etc,,,,and then you wont mind the girls looking at you,,,go for it,,,,, Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Greg	i been going to the gym for 4 years now and i have seen great results so what i can say is that all you need is motivation and the power of will, i was sick of being a little skinny kid and i was motivated to get biggger and here i am for me going to the gym is the best feeling in the world so good luck! and go as soon as possible Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

?	its silly but i watch skinny people on tv and it depresses me so it makes me wna try more Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

The Saint	I understand where you are coming from in the angle of the injury as well as the "competition." My advice is to try and make it through the first two weeks going, and by then you should feel comfortable. Just keep in mind, to not stop going to the gym, you need to bend your "out-of-work" activities around the gym not vice-versa. Secondly, the competition is mostly in your head. Yes people do look at each other while working out, but that's because they have a lack of self-confidence to begin with. Anyone who actually "judges" you in the form of a competition is most likly a meat-head that only lives in the gym anyways. Don't let that bother you because atleast you have a life! >:D Seriously though, hit the weights and just dont worry about the people think. You are there for you! not them! Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No