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Quickly losing motivation for going to the gym

I’ve struggled with weight my whole life it constantly fluctuates. I go through phases of being physically active and not. I’ve been going to the gym on and off for the past few months. But I keep getting setbacks. Last month I was really sick for almost 2 weeks and had to miss the gym. This month I’ve been dealing with shoulder and neck pain and it’s been keeping me from going as well. I tried to go and do the elliptical without the arm workout but it still hurt my shoulder. I feel so defeated. I have weigh loss goals and want a flat stomach more than anything but my injuries are making it extremely difficult. I can’t do any of the ab exercises I used to because of it. I also get discouraged when I go to the gym and see people there in better shape than I am. I feel so self conscious. It’s hard not to compare myself to others. Ugh 😩 I wish I didn’t care so much and had more of an F it attitude
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Ryannnnnn · 31-35, M
It's a personal journey for everyone I think. I'm at a stage where I'm putting on muscle so I don't have a flat stomach, I'm gonna cut my body fat ratio afterwards but my goal is strength.

I find that having a goal other than appearance is what motivates me, for me it's helping me be stronger and more able to do martial arts. I like training for something.

When it's appearance based it's easier to feel negative about the process. You'll get there 🤟 don't put yourself down
DisarrayedNightshade · 36-40, F
@Ryannnnnn thanks for your reply and for being supportive I appreciate it. It definitely is a personal journey for everyone and some struggle more than others. I’m my own worst critic so it’s tough not to be hard on myself. Thanks again