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[–]LuciusExitius 2 points3 points4 points 10 years ago (10 children) | Copy Link
I'm having motivational issues, I bought a gym membership a couple weeks ago and haven't even gone in to get the key pass. In fact I am barely motivated to do anything anymore. I have a great job that I got when I was 22 and have been working here for about 7 years. I have been trouble sleeping mainly due to back issues because my bed is broken down (because i'm way overweight) and it takes me 1-2 hours to get home from work. I've been following these guys on facebook that have been losing weight and I really want to get in and lose the weight. How do I say fuck it and just go? It seems like its so easy to talk myself out of it. I was around 300lbs in high school and when I got into sports I lost 125lbs my first year it felt awesome and I want to be that guy again.
[–]Bringyourfugshiz 6 points7 points8 points 10 years ago (3 children) | Copy Link
Just do it man. Go tomorrow. Wake up and go, don't even talk to yourself about it, just put on some gym shorts and get in the car. If you have to work first, just drive to the gym right after. Working out is the easy part, getting there is whats hard. Subscribe to /r/motivation. Download any motivational images you can and make one your desktop image. Find a workout buddy that you can hang out with at the gym, or find one there. Make working out your obsession. Read about work outs and diets, subscribe to any and every subreddit associated, watch Youtube videos of proper form. Realize that every day you wait is one day of progress lost.
[–]LuciusExitius 0 points1 point2 points 10 years ago (2 children) | Copy Link
Thanks, this is so true, I don't really know anyone that goes to the gym but I will check those out. I have my Letterman jacket in my closet so I see it everyday. I just downloaded MyFitnessPal app so I can watch my diet. I just need to get in a routine and I think, like you said, I just need to go everyday after work. Thanks for the kind words.
[–]Bringyourfugshiz 1 point2 points3 points 10 years ago (1 child) | Copy Link
cool dude, hope it works out, if you need any advice or good workout routines feel free to message me
[–]LuciusExitius 0 points1 point2 points 10 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
Thanks!
[–]Sol_Invictus 2 points3 points4 points 10 years ago (1 child) | Copy Link
Get some Reddit help and companionship with the weight loss: /r/loseit
There's also a reddit for motivational workout buddies... start at /r/getdisciplined and you can find it.
The path is less steep if you walk with a friend.
[–]LuciusExitius 1 point2 points3 points 10 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
Thanks for the response I will check these subs out!
[–][deleted] 2 points3 points4 points 10 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
Motivation is bullshit. Put evolutionary pressure on yourself.
"I'm going get my fatass in shape, or my seed ends here. I want to live long, be able to lay the mack down at 60, and father healthy children. A few squats, an hour a day of general fitness work, is an easy price to pay for all of that."
If you can't get to the gym to put in a little work, how are you going to do ANYTHING in this life. How can you build a company if you can't build a bicep? How can you run a family if you can't be fucked to even run?
We live in the most comfortable world ever. Work out and you can get a foam roller to roll the soreness out of your ass, the perfect protein / carb combination to shove into to you to maximize your workout, and a constant stream of good quality content on getting in shape from a ton of elite trainers / coaches / bodybuilders / athletes who are giving it all away for free. What I'm saying is, the society we live in is set up to facilitate you losing weight.
This isn't pinterest. You don't need fancy quotes to get you moving. You need to get moving and realize that stopping is admitting defeat in the easiest, most comfortable, most forgiving world we as humans have ever known.
[–]Manuel_S 1 point2 points3 points 10 years ago (1 child) | Copy Link
Cut the shit you eat. It kills your will-energy and makes you fat. Even small steps of discipline will create the mind frame you need.
Then start doing it. But remember, exercise alone won't do it.
Also don't think its a diet, but a new permanent lifestyle. Get used to the idea of being awesome.
This is true and I have been hitting the gym and changing my eating habits. Yeah my coworker always says you cant outwork a bad diet.
[–]bloodninja 0 points1 point2 points 10 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
The gym is great, definitely get that in sorted out and and get after it. But more important than that is diet, you need for start eating clean. Easier said than done, but don't buy crap food, find an eating program that works for you and stick with it. Combined with a workout routine the weight will fall of quickly.
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[–][deleted] 6 points7 points8 points 10 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
Life's meaning is not to be found in the world. The world is where we act on the meaning we have found within ourselves. Look inward not outward for meaning.
[–]Bringyourfugshiz 1 point2 points3 points 10 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
I think this is something just about everyone goes through, which is why you'll see a lot of people cling to their jobs and just work a crazy amount. First you have to realize that we are human, so you're gonna make stupid decisions, totally fuck things up and sometimes be in a place you don't want to. But thats life, and you just have to roll with the punches. Secondly, you have to realize that financial success doesn't necessarily bring fulfillment, there are a lot of people who got where they wanted to realize they were still unhappy (Marilyn Manson comes to mind). Just work every day to improve your position in life, even if its in small ways. If you can say you read that book instead of watching TV all day or jerking off, thats pretty great. The way I see it is this life is just one journey among many we'll take, just try to make the best of it, and theres always next time. Also, read Mans Search For Meaning by Frankl, hopefully it'll put some things into perspective for you
[–]puaSenator 1 point2 points3 points 10 years ago (2 children) | Copy Link
Okay, here's the preface. Before getting into this realm I wouldn't say I was the best natural around, but I definitely still had decent game. Since HS I was pulling solid 8s, and by the time I was through with college I had a good 15-20 sexual partners. However, during college is when my game started declining (overall quality and frequency was going down) which is when and why I picked up game. Luckily, since I was relatively natural and social before, I was able to improve relatively quickly. Which is why I'd say I'm in the maturity phase.
However, I do have a single issue I can't get over.
Occassional anxiety. It's extremely subtle, and no one around me notices, but I do, because it makes it hard to maintain my frame. It's almost like my brain is running too fast, and thinking to much. I can't help but to lose frame because I'm overthinking everything. I'm trying to figure out a technique or solution to resolving this.
For the most part, the other 85% of the time, I manage my frame just fine, and have no problem socializing and getting women. I have no problems with approaches, carrying conversation, escalating, nothing. It's just every now and then I get some anxiety that knocks me out of the zone and I start feeling like I'm having to consciously run through my tactics (ie, what did this person say, how are they saying it, okay this is how I should respond) rather than just having it flow naturally. It's incredibly frustrating.
[–]hringmisual 0 points1 point2 points 10 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
I too occasionally suffer the same thing, latest was today. I would like to see an update.
[–]elStoogeDR 0 points1 point2 points 10 years ago (3 children) | Copy Link
Maybe my text game aint so good, this chick doesn't have a since of humor when I text her, but in person she's a flirt touchy touchy girl. we've been out once , and when I tried to kiss her she said "I'm not that easy" and "I fell like you've been with a lot of girls." I asked her to come over on the weekend, she agreed but i smell a flake. What do you suggest?
[–]Bringyourfugshiz 0 points1 point2 points 10 years ago* (1 child) | Copy Link
I realized I have absolutely no text/IM game, so I don't even bother. Do the flirty responses and occasional text, but if you're like me I'd keep it to a minimum
Edit: Ping Texting
[–]elStoogeDR 0 points1 point2 points 10 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
Great article. Thanks!
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