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Do you lift weights because you like it?
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By *hagTonight OP Man
over a year ago
From the land of haribos. |
Or the effects that it gives you like dopamine that you get in the gym? I like lifting weights and I have been doing it along time and I look forward to every session as I like the crazy pumps I get and the feel good factor afterwords and of course the result you get from it  |
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I think we all like it after so long its hard to stick for some people but I actually enjoy the pain and love the pump but I think everyone has off days in the gym but majority of the time I faking love it!   |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I’m quite competitive with myself so I get addicted to the numbers going up. That’s why I find cutting so hard because I lose motivation when the numbers start going down. |
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By *hagTonight OP Man
over a year ago
From the land of haribos. |
"I love how it makes me feel. I’ve got a home gym as well as a local gym membership. My personal trainer is moving away though, and she’s not going to be easily replaced *sniffles*"
That is good. I also train at home with the weights |
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I used to be really into body building. I started because I was so skinny, then just got into watching numbers go up on the weights.
Can't say I ever got any endorphins from it or ever felt good from it, it was always a bit of a chore. Just doms and body dysmorphia. I enjoyed the physical results though, I got pretty jacked |
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By *ohn KanakaMan
over a year ago
Not all that North of North London |
I do it purely because it benefits my running and cycling. I do enjoy it, but it's the bigger picture where the enjoyment comes from. Though I do find a certain satisfaction on having a better body at 50 than I have at any point in my life |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I need to get back into it. I started getting serious when I couldn't play rugby for a few months and then my love for training took over my love for rugby, so I started power lifting, and then competing at that. Love the feeling of improving my numbers; it was more about that than for appearance |
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"Really love the improvement you see, set yourself a couple of targets like a 200kg deadlift and can see myself getting very close"
My goal was always 180kg deadlift, topped out at 160kg at 75kg body weight. I think that's my physical limit though, I serve fracture dislocated my elbow years ago and now my arm is full of metal and doesn't straighten fully. Not good for deadlifts, could hardly use for a week after my PB.
Not a bad improvement though, could barely lift a 2kg weight with it after all the casts and braces were off for the first time. |
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I think it's one of those things where you grow to like it more as you start seeing progress in what you're capable of as well as visually. You need a good few weeks on the trot before you get a taste for it imo. |
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I don't lift. Would love to. Tried many times but it's just so boring and takes an age to feel any results.
I am power walking now to lose weight and I built a lat machine at work and am trying to use it regularly. But it's very hard to motivate myself to use it. Age is creeping up and J felt my strength leaving me and struggling to do certain things was a wake up. |
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By *ucka39Man
over a year ago
Newcastle |
"I don't lift. Would love to. Tried many times but it's just so boring and takes an age to feel any results.
I am power walking now to lose weight and I built a lat machine at work and am trying to use it regularly. But it's very hard to motivate myself to use it. Age is creeping up and J felt my strength leaving me and struggling to do certain things was a wake up. "
Using the pyramid technique, shows the results pretty quickly when the effort has been put in. That's why they use music so it's less boring.  |
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By *ayHaychMan
over a year ago
Leeds (Home) / Sheffield (Work) |
I miss lifting weights and being in the gym 6-7 days a week. I used to feel so good. Slimmer, stronger, breathing was so much better. Slowly trying to improve my fitness and while I know I can do it, I also know just how much I need to do to get back to where I was. That can be overwhelming. Otherwise yes lifting weights felt really really good! |
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Yeah, I enjoy it too. Love hitting targets, feeling like I'm getting stronger.
Need to remind myself to focus more on the positives as my dopamine hit after a session can be short-lived and I'll tell myself 'you could have worked harder/made that lift' etc.  |
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"I don't lift. Would love to. Tried many times but it's just so boring and takes an age to feel any results.
I am power walking now to lose weight and I built a lat machine at work and am trying to use it regularly. But it's very hard to motivate myself to use it. Age is creeping up and J felt my strength leaving me and struggling to do certain things was a wake up.
Using the pyramid technique, shows the results pretty quickly when the effort has been put in. That's why they use music so it's less boring. "
Not heard of that but then I can't afford a gym either lol. And at almost 58 it's difficult to start. |
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Ultimately, it’s a complete waste of time. You’re only gonna maintain the muscle hunched look aslong as your constantly eating.
It’s exhausting and expensive.
Take a couple days off and it’s all gone, and you’re back to zero. It’s all a vicious cycle and completely futile.
The squeeze just isn’t worth the little juice you’ll get from it all.
Wish I never started. |
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"Ultimately, it’s a complete waste of time. You’re only gonna maintain the muscle hunched look aslong as your constantly eating.
It’s exhausting and expensive.
Take a couple days off and it’s all gone, and you’re back to zero. It’s all a vicious cycle and completely futile.
The squeeze just isn’t worth the little juice you’ll get from it all.
Wish I never started."
Does everyone who lifts weights want a "muscle hunched look"? Or is there a nice middle ground? |
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By *rispyDuckMan
over a year ago
Chinese Takeaway near you |
Been lifting since I was 26 and I love & always will . So many benefits
- Boosts your self confidence (when you look good, you feel good)
- Clothes just fit better esp shirts & jackets with broad shoulders 
- The many health benefits
- Good for your mental health (gym is 1 of my happy places)
- When you strong enough, you can do some sex positions you couldn't do as a mortal man |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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" I'd like to work out but I just don't know where to start.
S x"
Most gyms have an induction when you join so that may be worth looking into. If you can afford it, maybe go for a personal trainer the first few weeks to put together a plan based on your goals and who can ensure you do the lifts safely. After that, if you have any questions, there are loads of YouTube videos with good information that may help. Good luck!  |
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When I joined my current gym 18 months ago my plan was just to stick to my usual thing of mostly cardio and a few weights here and there but my instructor got me doing weight sessions instead so I do 3/4 a week and just one cardio.
Can’t say I love it but don’t hate it either. I do get bored sometimes but I still do it. My numbers go up but I get frustrated as I don’t feel any fitter or look any better for it really. It’s a good stress reliever though and gets me away from the kids for a few hours a week
Kx |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"When I joined my current gym 18 months ago my plan was just to stick to my usual thing of mostly cardio and a few weights here and there but my instructor got me doing weight sessions instead so I do 3/4 a week and just one cardio.
Can’t say I love it but don’t hate it either. I do get bored sometimes but I still do it. My numbers go up but I get frustrated as I don’t feel any fitter or look any better for it really. It’s a good stress reliever though and gets me away from the kids for a few hours a week
Kx"
I know what you mean. I've been working out for a year now and I'm definitely stronger but don't look any different  |
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"When I joined my current gym 18 months ago my plan was just to stick to my usual thing of mostly cardio and a few weights here and there but my instructor got me doing weight sessions instead so I do 3/4 a week and just one cardio.
Can’t say I love it but don’t hate it either. I do get bored sometimes but I still do it. My numbers go up but I get frustrated as I don’t feel any fitter or look any better for it really. It’s a good stress reliever though and gets me away from the kids for a few hours a week
Kx
I know what you mean. I've been working out for a year now and I'm definitely stronger but don't look any different "
I just don’t wobble as much but still chunky |
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By *phroditeWoman
over a year ago
(She/ her) in Sensualityland |
"Ultimately, it’s a complete waste of time. You’re only gonna maintain the muscle hunched look aslong as your constantly eating.
It’s exhausting and expensive.
Take a couple days off and it’s all gone, and you’re back to zero. It’s all a vicious cycle and completely futile.
The squeeze just isn’t worth the little juice you’ll get from it all.
Wish I never started.
Does everyone who lifts weights want a "muscle hunched look"? Or is there a nice middle ground? "
Well put!
Weight training does different things for different people. I occasionally see bodybuilders who are so "top-heavy" they can no longer walk properly, while their legs can be disproportionately slim - not a great look in my opinion.
Either way, just like running, swimming etc... weight training, as long as people enjoy it and it helps them achieve THEIR goal, be that a sense of pleasure alone or not, has to be a good thing. |
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By *91kMan
over a year ago
Maidstone |
"Ultimately, it’s a complete waste of time. You’re only gonna maintain the muscle hunched look aslong as your constantly eating.
It’s exhausting and expensive.
Take a couple days off and it’s all gone, and you’re back to zero. It’s all a vicious cycle and completely futile.
The squeeze just isn’t worth the little juice you’ll get from it all.
Wish I never started."
Waste of time is a bit of a stretch, the effort just isn't worth it from your point of view it seems...
Anyone's bodyweight is simply the result of calories in versus calories out. Calorie deficit to trim down, calorie surplus to bulk up. Simple as that
Time off from the gym is actually a good thing as well, every 8 weeks or so. So not going for a few days is not going to put you back to zero, it doesn't work that way |
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I recently brought dumbells but only to use as strength and core work for my running. Used mainly to add light weight to my lunges. Although have used for upper body too and no did not enjoy, give me a 10mile run anyday lol |
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"Interesting responses. Those who said they've been going to the gym but didn't see any changes in their body, did you change your diet? "
Not much. I mean I know there are changes but I still look like I’ve never set foot in a gym in my life despite going 3-4 times a week. My diet is far from perfect but also not they bad. |
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"Interesting responses. Those who said they've been going to the gym but didn't see any changes in their body, did you change your diet? "
I remember when I was carrying more weight and started the Insanity workout DVDs with Shaun T. I didn't change my diet and looked bigger and bulkier than before which was definitely not what I wanted!
It was only when I changed my diet, that I did trim down, looking slimmer and leaner.
80-90% of slimming and toning when you're carrying extra weight is food intake. "Abs are made in the kitchen" and this is definitely true! |
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"Interesting responses. Those who said they've been going to the gym but didn't see any changes in their body, did you change your diet?
Not much. I mean I know there are changes but I still look like I’ve never set foot in a gym in my life despite going 3-4 times a week. My diet is far from perfect but also not they bad. "
It depends on what your goals are. There's a lot of positives from getting regular exercise, even if those positives are under the skin.
For a lot of people, if they want to make a change to their physical appearance, this would typically come from a focused training plan and changes to their diet (including a reduction in alcohol intake if they drink). |
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I remember when I was carrying more weight and started the Insanity workout DVDs with Shaun T. I didn't change my diet and looked bigger and bulkier than before which was definitely not what I wanted!
It was only when I changed my diet, that I did trim down, looking slimmer and leaner.
80-90% of slimming and toning when you're carrying extra weight is food intake. "Abs are made in the kitchen" and this is definitely true!"
Totally agree and well done |
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"Ultimately, it’s a complete waste of time. You’re only gonna maintain the muscle hunched look aslong as your constantly eating.
It’s exhausting and expensive.
Take a couple days off and it’s all gone, and you’re back to zero. It’s all a vicious cycle and completely futile.
The squeeze just isn’t worth the little juice you’ll get from it all.
Wish I never started."
Stop then if you don't like it
By the way, everything you said is wrong |
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By *hagTonight OP Man
over a year ago
From the land of haribos. |
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I remember when I was carrying more weight and started the Insanity workout DVDs with Shaun T. I didn't change my diet and looked bigger and bulkier than before which was definitely not what I wanted!
It was only when I changed my diet, that I did trim down, looking slimmer and leaner.
80-90% of slimming and toning when you're carrying extra weight is food intake. "Abs are made in the kitchen" and this is definitely true!
Totally agree and well done "
Well done for the weight loss and yes, abs are made in the kitchen |
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