Why should I keep lifting? I'm having midlife "bodybuilding" crisis.

[ConKrete]

I'm sitting here thinking why the hell do I even lift? Help me figure it out by telling me why you lift.


Here's some reason why people lift but none of these apply to me.

To get girls.
For sports
To be bigger/more muscular than friends
Health
???

Here's a bit about me.

Self employed( no coworkers)
Married
No friends
Already more muscular than people around me.(inb4 avi)
Already healthy( I think)

All I'm doing is depriving myself of good food and spending most evenings in the gym.

[cdeffenbaugh]

Well then stop lifting, the iron is your best friend and will always welcome you back.

midlife crisis 25 lol

[Noxema]

All I'm doing is depriving myself of good food and spending most evenings in the gym.

And this, is how married couples begin the downward spiral to getting hyooge.










































If you're tired of lifting...Stop lifting.

[Juicy-]

That is how the majority of the population feels. Join them, you won't be alone.

[OminousD27]

tell me. What would you be doing instead of hitting the gym every night?

[amoosenamedhank]

I lift.... because I enjoy doing it. I enjoy setting goals and then working to achieve them. I don't lift for girls (married), I don't lift for sports and I don't lift to impress my friends. All of those reasons are pretty short lived.

It's a hobby and if you don't enjoy it... stop.

[piitbFBI]

i lift because i have a set goal that i want to achieve. everything else comes after that

[Clide Whit]

You forgot to list one of the main reasons OP, people actually get a kick out of lifting weights. If that's how you really feel then I'd just stop, no need to force yourself to do something you don't like in order to gain something, that's like working a dead-end horrible job just to put food on the table, you'll just end up depressed.

If staying in shape is your goal, try to explore other venues, get into like martial arts or other sports.

[ConKrete]

tell me. What would you be doing instead of hitting the gym every night?

What I should be doing if I dident lift;

House work(yard, maintenance)

More work( you can shet to do 24/7 when self employed)


What I would probably do;

Watch tv
Eat dinner

[athrun340]

because you feel good about yourself when you look good. Also just the fact that many people dont have the drive to become aesthetic should also boost your confidence.

becoming aesthetic is one heck of an achievement. It shows dedication and motivation.

[odyssey1218]

i know most people start lifting to improve their image but im taking a couple of gerontology courses about aging and my professor is constantly showing us pictures, videos, data, and statistics that prove that lifting/working out/exercising slow the aging process and prevents a lot of diseases and wear on your body caused by aging. so if you want to have a frail, and painful last few years then you should stop lifting. if you want to live longer and healthier then keep it up.

[dougefresh93]

ur 25, stop being a **** and lift son.

[ConKrete]

You forgot to list one of the main reasons OP, people actually get a kick out of lifting weights. If that's how you really feel then I'd just stop, no need to force yourself to do something you don't like in order to gain something, that's like working a dead-end horrible job just to put food on the table, you'll just end up depressed.

I actually like lifting weights. I guess it's the dieting that kills the joy. I mean I still eat out with the family once in a while and have pizza on Sundays but then if I stop dieting and just lift I'm going to turn into one of those strong fat guys at the gym.

[datwop]

What I should be doing if I dident lift;

Maybe take an English class or two

[impossible12]

Midlife crisis

Age: 25

Not sheriff srs

[kpham]

Well if you don't have many friends the gym is a great way to meet new people. I've met some really cool people at the gym cops, judges, business owners, etc. I'm sure you need a life outside of your marriage.

[jlsnyderTypeR]

Midlife? You're still a kid!!!!!!!

Get over it...

[unruhestifter]

I lift because I wanted to put a lot of effort into something other than my job, I run too. I keep going to try and keep myself disciplined I suppose. I have already done the whole eat and watch TV thing, it gets boring and you feel like you're wasting your life. If you can think of anything you can be doing with that time that you can consider living then go for it but for me, you just can't beat trying to improve yourself. Life is too short to spend in front of a tv screen

[DallasDiesel]

OP i feel you,married with kids here too,u dnt wanna be fat.u dnt wanna be skinny.and u definitley dont wanna be out of shape...trust me.i know im red but trust.its a good feeling when ur son goes to school and tells his friends how his dad can beat up there dad...

[Ikeman83]

if you stop lifting, you will no longer be muscular, and you'll probably get fat. Being fat isn't healthy. Also, your wife probably wouldn't appreciate it if you got fat. If you feel like you're lifting too much, then review your program and make adjustments so that you spend less time training. If you're ok with being a giant doughnut, then cancel your gym membership and eat some cake.

[JeepCreeper]

No help for you... I'm dead.

[KoCorl]

Lol @ lifting for girls.

If you can't don't want to lift for yourself... pick up another hobby you find interested.

I lifted for sports (college football, then got hurt bye bye scholorship) Now I lift just to be bearmode beast brah

[OminousD27]

What I would probably do;

Watch tv
Eat dinner

it takes what? 1hr to lift? Establish some goals and work towards them. Your just making excuses.

[ConKrete]

Midlife? You're still a kid!!!!!!!

Get over it...

Mid bodybuilding crisis brah.It means I'm going to continue lifting but I'm just trying to figure out why.

Not a midlife crisis.(life's actually pretty good right now)

[LiftingSteve93]

I actually like lifting weights. I guess it's the dieting that kills the joy. I mean I still eat out with the family once in a while and have pizza on Sundays but then if I stop dieting and just lift I'm going to turn into one of those strong fat guys at the gym.

Lol there's a difference between dieting and eating everything. Don't worry OP, I doubt you'll be a strong fat guy overnight

[jamesovercome]

What about lifting in a more cardio way to burn more calories and be in better shape? Ie(superset workouts, circuit training) and running. You won't use the same amount of weight but you'll burn more calories, be more active and then you can go out to eat more and not worry as much.

Try signing up for the warrior dash or tough mudder or run for your life or a 5k. That will give you a goal to train for and a new sense of purpose.

[jlsnyderTypeR]

Mid bodybuilding crisis brah.It means I'm going to continue lifting but I'm just trying to figure out why.

Not a midlife crisis.(life's actually pretty good right now)

Only when you're my age will the decision you make now be clear! (srs)

[chasintail]

Why don't you start challenging yourself, *******? See how much weight you can put on the bar. Reaching goals is a huge reason to continue to lift. See how far your body can go.

[lampelys]

Do whatever you want, but I guarantee you will regret it in a year if you do quit.

I know if I went back to looking like I did before I'd be so disappointed in myself. Going from AVI to non-lifting chubber, no thanks Jeff LOL

[ConKrete]

Only when you're my age will the decision you make now be clear! (srs)

Ur right. I don't know much about you but from the few posts and threads that I've seen you probably have my goal lifestyle.

Teach me brah.