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How to Avoid Getting Discouraged.

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  • yiscaht
    yiscaht Posts: 25 Member
    Well done for getting out there and doing it! Keep going. It will get better. You will get stronger.

    I just started working out a few weeks ago and while I'll admit, I've been embarassed a few times at what I couldn't do, I'm becoming amazed now at what I can do! Things that were impossible week 1 are now not only possible, but I'm kind of rocking them lol. It's an awesome feeling. I've still got so far to go, but I'm off the couch and that in itself is an amazing feat!
  • DeguelloTex
    DeguelloTex Posts: 6,652 Member
    Just try to do a little more next time. And the time after that. And so on.

    If you could squat 100 pounds last time but can do 105 this time, or can do one more rep at 100, that should be encouraging, not discouraging.
  • jcondeee
    jcondeee Posts: 72 Member
    You have to start somewhere! Be positive, the beginning will be the hardest but in a month, I bet you'll be doing this with ease! Keep at it and having a support friend is great! You are on the right path!
  • crosbylee
    crosbylee Posts: 3,455 Member
    I want to thank you for even starting this thread. I keep psyching myself out about even getting started. I like to lift and want to start. That needs to happen now, not when I decide to get over myself. You can do this. As others have said, we are all works in progress and we all have our own starting point. As the Sarge above says-- Just Do It.
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