I need....

[Underdog]

Some motivation.. I have been kinda not wanting to go to the gym or anything. I want to be stong and all that.. I do like it.. just lacking motivation at the moment...... pimp smack it into me or something....

[Joker13]

You just have to really want it for yourself.

[cb25]

Originally Posted by Joker13

You just have to really want it for yourself.

That's the truth...nobody can do it except yourself. And when it comes down to it - you have to be lifting for yourself to stay truly motivated. If you're lifting for the wrong reasons it's easy to lose focus/drive.

What helps me when I'm lacking motivation is to do a few things -- first...there are tons of motivational articles on the net. We've got some here...do a google search for others...animalpak.com has some good reads as well.

Secondly...watch some vids of powerlifters and bodybuilders -- you can find tons on youtube.com. You can find a bunch at a couple other forums as well (bodybuildingdungeon has some good vids of pros etc and mmipowertraining has vids of their members -- talk about inspiration).

The third thing I do is plan things out - i redefine my goals. Put them on paper. Examine why you're doing this and rededicate yourself to those specific goals - rather than lifting with no real aim in mind. I also plan out my diet much more closely. More often than not I just sort of wing it with my diet (i'm obviously not competing...just trying to better myself). I find myself more focused and successful when I actually plan out a few days worth of meals. Do things that get your ready for success.

And when it comes right down to it - surround yourself with likeminded individuals. If you don't have a training partner - or if you're like me and none of your friends really work out -- come on here and talk about what you're doing.

That's the best advice I can offer...when it comes down to it - you gotta do it for yourself. Motivation comes from within.

[muscle_n_blood]

A defined goal is key, even if it changes. Mine difinitely have over 30 odd years of strength and physique training. I'll do another bodybuiolding show next year... thank God for the grandmaster's division.....

[Underdog]

it is true, I don't train with anyone. I did have a lifting partner who kept me really motivated and such, but he found a woman and that was the end of that. I have even pretty much stayed away from bench pressing. He was also able to correct my form if I started to not do correct form when doing squats and deadlifts...

[IBBAdmin]

How about this...."GET YOUR FUCKEN ASS TO THE GYM" lmao... How are you liking retro bro?

[Underdog]

it's good.. I just feel all alone really.... new gym and all and not knowing anyone.

[IBBAdmin]

I hear you brotha,, took me a while to get used to the equip and people,but its good now...been 2 years..lol

[littleguy]

CB you are so smart.... LOL!

The key is to WRITE down you goals. It is proven that people who keep a log of their goals will achieve them! Put them in your wallet next to your bed in your car where ever you'll see them everyday!

Also keep a log here, I found that telling people, especially the people here, what I was planning and how I was going to do kept me motivated because I didn't want to let myself or other down!