The gym is my church and the workout is my heroine. The result is a state of calm leaving me both invigorated and at peace with myself. It keeps me moving forward, further and further away from who and what I used to be.
What's your motivation?
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It started off with wanting to look naked and be attractive- that's still a big part of it but now it also makes me feel good , releases endorphins etc. Also massively motivated by the bigger guys at the gym , love to get complimented by them (although rarely happens!)
This is part of it for me too. I feel good leaving the gym after working out. I feel mentally refreshed. I feel like I just did something good. I might even be feeling some endorphins or something... And if I haven't worked out in a couple of days, I feel bad.
I think I might be getting more mental benefits than physical benefits... but whatever, I'm doing what I can to improve my health, strength, endurance, and yes, also appearance.
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It started with just wanting to be in good shape for my wedding. It continued because I wanted to maintain that shape for my own health, and be an active role model for our future kids.
Also - the looks I get from the Mrs when I'm walking around naked are definitely a nice bump and validation of the efforts.
Also - the looks I get from the Mrs when I'm walking around naked are definitely a nice bump and validation of the efforts.
Right now I'm in a bit of an iffy part of life where I feel stuck and working out feels like it's the only progress I can make. Of course developing a nice physique is great too 
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Started because a girlfriend wanted us to go together, stayed because it helped get me off antidepressants, keep going back because I'm addicted to size and strength.
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Wanting to look good naked and clothed.
Feeling better about myself.
Enjoying the compliments I've started getting on my body.
Basically my motivation is I'm going to the gym for me. All the benefits of working out make me feel relaxed and invigorated and seeing the progress I've made in nine months keeps me going back for more.
Feeling better about myself.
Enjoying the compliments I've started getting on my body.
Basically my motivation is I'm going to the gym for me. All the benefits of working out make me feel relaxed and invigorated and seeing the progress I've made in nine months keeps me going back for more.
Fucking everyday I wake up with the knowledge that it is up to me to suck or be awesome. I try to never suck.
While I don't go to the gym, my exercise is martial arts and advanced bodyweight workouts at home. For me my motivation is to continue through life having absolute freedom in my body, to not be weighed down and use my body to it's fullest potential. To be able to do great feats of speed, agility, reflexes, balance and strength. To know that I can survive harsh and stressful conditions if I needed to. It all makes me feel wild and free and I want to keep that feeling. And I still have even further heights I want to reach.
Being sexy as a result is just an awesome bonus hahah!
Being sexy as a result is just an awesome bonus hahah!
At 50, knowing I am still kicking a can down the road and I looking good. Helping others lift smart and not stupid. A place to kill the weights and feel good.
Fear of backsliding and getting fat. The amazing thing is just two weeks off and I can feel the decline when I hit the weights again. The human body has to move to remain healthy otherwise the decline is almost immediate.
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