Not motivated when gym is empty

vandaalen · 2018-07-31T13:09:23+00:00

Leave your fucking phone in the locker. Problem solved.

crixusin · 2018-07-31T13:01:12+00:00

The girls at the gym don't give a shit about you.

You just look weird, and that's why they're staring.

abudun79 · 2018-07-31T12:59:59+00:00

175cm/73kg/11-12%bf.

How about putting on some muscle before worrying to show off?

preworkoutandsteak · 2018-07-31T13:26:46+00:00

Put on your headphones. Hit a PR. Deadlift. Bench. Squat. You do not need to be validated by anyone else.

If you want validation, start an Instagram for powerlifting or weightlifting and get your fix there.

SmackinDatAss · 2018-07-31T16:44:29+00:00

You realize that this says a lot about you? It says that you are lifting for the external validation of women thinking you look good vs the internal validation that you should be deriving. Lift for yourself.

chachaChad · 2018-07-31T13:13:58+00:00

Stop looking for outside validation from anyone especially girls. Do the gym for you and no one else.

Figure out what you need to do to concentrate then do it.

JerryLawlerPigFace · 2018-07-31T13:31:41+00:00

You need to sit down with a pen and paper and write down why you lift weights.

Because right now you’re doing it for the wrong reasons.

MisterRoid · 2018-07-31T13:43:14+00:00

No need to put so much thought into it. I agree with the sentiment that you should train for yourself and not be dependent on outside validation. But at the same time I also think it's more fun to train when others are around, and I do like to show off.

StrayFromThePathx · 2018-07-31T13:12:46+00:00

I agree there's something about lifting when there's a bunch of hoes there. But that's not an excuse to be a lazy bitch. You have to force yourself to workout hard even if the gym is cold and empty.

bluefingerblue · 2018-07-31T13:15:10+00:00

I know the feeling. Only really becomes a problem when I’m lifting heavy tho. The extra motivation with people watching is helpful. When no ones in the gym I’ll usually alter my workout. Lighter weight, higher reps. Makes it a little easier on the psyche.

psirras316 · 2018-07-31T13:31:29+00:00

Do you have insecurities? Do you love yourself? Do you have to prove something to someone? From the things you say I can tell you have insecurities and your ego gets "filled" when someone is watching you. Stop trying to show off and focus on your training.. You don't have nothing to prove to nobody. Its natural to feel better when chicks look at you, but your practice gets bad when nobody watches you and that's a problem. Feel better about yourself.

wobbleelbbow · 2018-07-31T16:43:39+00:00

Sometimes. Then again, I can finally fart in my gym and not care that somebody notices it.

boy_named_su · 2018-07-31T17:32:36+00:00

Video record your lifts so you can jack off to it later

Seriously though, you should be lifting for yourself, not just for pussy. I lift alone at home

JonathanMekerset · 2018-07-31T23:51:06+00:00

Then you’re doing it for validation. You must be a huge fucking pussy. This is what women do.

Re evaluate why you’re going to the gym.

Title	Not motivated when gym is empty
Author	ImQuitingPorn
Upvotes	4
Comments	33
Date	July 31, 2018 12:46 PM UTC (8 years ago)
Subreddit	Posted in /r/askTRP
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