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wk93
Lil-Rokslider
Wow guys thanks for the advice. All of you definitely have the system that works for you. I'll have to take many of these into consideration as they all seems like great ideas.
As far as what to do about it, I would suggest becoming part of a community that exercises together. Dare I advise Crossfit as a solution? Yes, but only after the gym has been vetted thoroughly to determine whether or not the coaches are simply turds that paid for the weekend certification and bought a franchise. If they're good to go and they are conscientious of your needs/limitations Crossfit it up!
Dustin
It seems to me the strongest motivational tools for people seem to be in no particular order....it makes them feel better, vanity, fear of being fat (vanity), getting laid (vanity), lower body fat means your penis looks bigger (vanity), accomplishing goals in other sports (mountain hunting etc.), health scares, and in some cases peer pressure. Apparently none of these seem to be of big concern to some....to each their own.
As far as what to do about it, I would suggest becoming part of a community that exercises together. Dare I advise Crossfit as a solution? Yes, but only after the gym has been vetted thoroughly to determine whether or not the coaches are simply turds that paid for the weekend certification and bought a franchise. If they're good to go and they are conscientious of your needs/limitations Crossfit it up!
...WELL NOW! that there is motivation enough!!!
I personally, have NEVER liked to run, so I load a pack, flip a big old tire carcass, find or build a pull up bar, and like someone said above, do a WOD...find your routine and in time, you'll see results....I also turn a wrench and I have went from a tool box or wheeled bag, to a tool backpack...at 20# of tools and using stairs as much as I can, I get the legs and heart rate up,hauling that around 5 days a week....be creative.
Buzz
It was tough at first and I was self conscious about being overweight at the gym. I never had anyone give me crap for it though, everyone where I go is super cool.
I cannot stress enough, that as a person who has been there and felt the same and made a significant change as far as my overall health and weight goes- I have a huge amount of respect for anyone who is willing to commit to making the same change. It was one of the hardest things I've done in my life, and I'm damn proud of myself for doing it- I would stick up for any random person I saw at the gym that was at least giving it an effort.
It may sound weird, but it makes me happy to see overweight people working out. I know their pain, and I have a tremendous amount of respect for what they are going through. Everyone has to start somewhere- There are plenty of douchebags out there who may be judgemental, but I promise you that if you're overweight and committed to making a change- you're a stronger person than they are anyway.
As a guy who doesn't enjoy working out or running, motivation comes from remembering not being to able to go as far or push as hard as I wanted or needed to. Most everyone has the will to win but few have the will to prepare for what it takes to win. I'm similar to the sports guys that say, "I hate losing more than I enjoy winning". Remembering how it feels to be not in the right shape to go like I wanted is burned in my mind.