Enjoying the Gym?

does anyone enjoy the process of working out?
I hate it and the only enjoyment I get is that last rep
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No. That's why I stopped.

It let's me think nothing

yeah i fucking love it. that's why i go all the time
once im done a session, i immediately think about my next one.
i also hate not going to the gym. i always feel low, depressed and tired whenever i don't go for a couple days.
i think it comes down to having a routine that you like doing. my routine would get teared about since it focuses on upper body (i actually stopped doing legs lmao), but i really enjoy it

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Sometimes, yeah sometimes no. I find the longer I stick with it, though, the more times I do find myself enjoying it and looking forward to it. Especially when a day gets on my nerves.
And double-especially when I set a new personal best on whatever I'm attempting.

so use it as meditation?

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The lifting itself doesn't really bother me,I kinda like it. But I hate getting out of my house and having to interact with other people in the gym.

don't you feel tired after the workout? I want to do something productive after the gym, but I end up just laying in my bed

>Especially when a day gets on my nerves.
>And double-especially when I set a new personal best on whatever I'm attempting.
yeah, those feel really nice. Today was my first day in the gym after a 5 year break, I thought that I would miss it and feel amazing afterwards, but it was kind of a let-down, still gonna go though

yes and no. my body feels sore, but i feel pretty clear-headed. it's a good type of pain.
i still study after i lift, but i usually lift late at night since im generally done with what i had to do that day.
it's also really rewarding to mire myself in the mirror with a good pump, or when im home

Yes. I hate myself and it’s the only way I can hurt myself without seeming weird from an outside perspective. And I like my muscles.

That's the spirit. Just keep at it and it'll get better, probably more enjoyable as well.

Sieg heil

as an ex-fat, self are so fucking good. I get light-headed, but its probably because I don't sleep enough

I don't really love it or hate it. It's on par with taking a shower. I don't really think I just do it.

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lifting is great. You get to:

-have a pre-workout meal which is usually pretty carb-heavy
-feel dat pump and the relaxing feeling between sets
-watch your numbers go up
-check out a bunch of booty in yoga shorts
-get mired
-feel like you've accomplished something quite productive
-know that you're reaching your goal body that will have bitches powerless

>ex-fat
same here. feels great. the light-headedness is probably a diet thing. make sure you have some carbs and drink enough water.

I'm not the guy you're responding to, but I unironically utilize it for this purpose. It also helps to routinely mix up your workouts so you don't get bored, resulting in getting lost in thoughts

>-have a pre-workout meal which is usually pretty carb-heavy
wouldn't it take too long for your body to get energy out of those before the workout? I'm pretty sure its better for running marathons

glorious numbers

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thanks user, I can't wait when gaining weight will be a positive thing in my life

solid food 1-3 hours before workout based on contents:

drinks or fruit: 30m-1h before
small meal: 1-2 hours before
moderate: 2-3 hours
heavy: 4+ hours

you guys should try doing some meditation outside of the gym, its pretty good

Going to the gym is fun as fuck. It's a constant battle with self to try to perform better than I did last time.

Hey me too, friends ask me why I do such an insane workout and I straight up tell them it's because I hate myself, they think I'm joking but I'm dead serious.

thanks

I was going to make a thread about this until I found this one. I honestly can't go a day without lifting anymore since I usually get really sad and depressed if I don't workout. Lifting is the best meditation I've ever done. I used to be a heavy pot smoker, I still smoke but usually only once a week now.
Lifting has given me peace of mind along with being in the best physical shape I've ever been in with plenty of room to improve. Its given me motivation and energy throughout my day to day. It's forced me into a better diet. I get sore sometimes, but I know that once the soreness goes away, my muscles will be stronger than ever.
So yeah, I fucking love lifting.

beautiful. If only I could feel this way too

It's the only time during the day where I don't have to suffer from depression and even feel slightly good

Yeah I really do love the process. Plates on the bar are visible progress, and every rep is like a little boost of dopamine.
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Nice

Not enjoying excercise is a sign of low test

yeah thats pretty much the reaction i get. depression and kill me jokes are pretty prevalent so i can say shit with out them worrying which feels nice. starting to notice progress gym wise and personal wise so starting to hate myself less and less, how you doing lad

is he natty