Obstacles!

Monroe121
Monroe121 Posts: 358 Member
edited November 2024 in Motivation and Support
Hey all,

What obstacle do you run into, while on your fitness journey? How do you plan on overcoming them?

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  • Boobietrap1337
    Boobietrap1337 Posts: 195 Member
    My biggest one so far is not wanting to go to the gym when I get home from work. And not because I don't like working out, it's because my awesome roommates are home and we start hanging out and the night flies! I fixed it by setting up hang out time on the weekends with my roomies. So I can still see them, just not at the expense of skipping the gym!
  • rand486
    rand486 Posts: 270 Member
    You say "obstacle", I say "excuse" ;)

    I found an exercise I enjoy (Brazilian Jiu Jitsu), which keeps me going.

    I found a way to eat whatever I want (MyFitnessPal), as long as I eat less than maintenance.

    I found a way to learn more about nutrition and fitness (examine.com, /r/fitness, /r/bjj)

    I found a way to help others to keep myself motivated (MFP forums).

    You don't "find" obstacles, you stay positive, and keep going, regardless of mistakes or hiccups along the way! :)
  • Boobietrap1337
    Boobietrap1337 Posts: 195 Member
    rand486 wrote: »
    You say "obstacle", I say "excuse" ;)

    You don't "find" obstacles, you stay positive, and keep going, regardless of mistakes or hiccups along the way! :)

    Great attitude! I'm going to adopt this. Thanks for the positivity! Pull ups, here I come!
  • jgnatca
    jgnatca Posts: 14,464 Member
    Temporary!
  • jgnatca
    jgnatca Posts: 14,464 Member
    I've had a few this past year including an industrial accident that resulted in cracked ribs. I wasn't worried. When I healed I went back at it.
  • rand486
    rand486 Posts: 270 Member
    jgnatca wrote: »
    I've had a few this past year including an industrial accident that resulted in cracked ribs. I wasn't worried. When I healed I went back at it.

    Oof! I've been there!

    Ribs are the worst! You think you're fine, then try to push open a door and YARGH!!!!

    Glad to hear it didn't stop you!
  • rand486
    rand486 Posts: 270 Member
    Boobietrap1337 wrote: »
    Great attitude! I'm going to adopt this. Thanks for the positivity! Pull ups, here I come!

    The only negatives in your life should be pull-ups! ;)

    http://www.fitstream.com/exercises/negative-pull-up-a6041
  • MarziPanda95
    MarziPanda95 Posts: 1,326 Member
    For me, getting enough exercise as I'm extremely lazy. Also, I know I'm going to struggle to maintain. I'm like 27lbs from maintenance (lost 43lbs) but I'm already worrying about it...
  • bainsworth1a
    bainsworth1a Posts: 313 Member
    my biggest obstacle right now is that I have been sick and not tracking every day like I did when I first restarted back in august. The fact that I lost my login streak of over 100 days in a row disappoints me. I am finally feeling a little better so I'm starting a new streak and today I showed a loss on the scale so I am lower than I have been for a few years. staying positive and not beating myself up over set backs has been my biggest improvement this time around
  • crystalflame
    crystalflame Posts: 1,049 Member
    I struggled to figure out how to navigate going out with friends and going to parties at first. On the one hand, it's ridiculous to think you're never going to eat out or only eat salads at restaurants. Being extreme like that doesn't teach you anything about a lifestyle change, and it's pretty miserable. On the other hand, if you splurge every time you go out, you risk not making progress. As with everything, it came down to making smart choices and splurging in moderation.
  • Boobietrap1337
    Boobietrap1337 Posts: 195 Member
    edited January 2015
    [/quote]

    The only negatives in your life should be pull-ups! ;)

    http://www.fitstream.com/exercises/negative-pull-up-a6041[quote/]

    This seriously made me laugh out loud. Yes! All the negative pull ups!!

  • Monroe121
    Monroe121 Posts: 358 Member
    THIS IS AWESOME!!
    rand486 wrote: »
    You say "obstacle", I say "excuse" ;)

    I found an exercise I enjoy (Brazilian Jiu Jitsu), which keeps me going.

    I found a way to eat whatever I want (MyFitnessPal), as long as I eat less than maintenance.

    I found a way to learn more about nutrition and fitness (examine.com, /r/fitness, /r/bjj)

    I found a way to help others to keep myself motivated (MFP forums).

    You don't "find" obstacles, you stay positive, and keep going, regardless of mistakes or hiccups along the way! :)

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