I just started lifting and have been doing it consistently for about a month now. I completely understand that it takes time to get results, but I am in constant fear that I am not going to get them. I keep getting in my head that my form isn't right or that maybe I should try to lift heavier even though when I try to go heavier, my form is noticeably jacked up and I would have to cheat to complete a rep. Do you guys have any tips on keeping yourself motivated so that thoughts like these don't mess up the progress that you're trying to work on?
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Thread: How to get over fear of failing?
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02-18-2014, 10:22 AM #1
How to get over fear of failing?
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02-18-2014, 10:43 AM #2Registered User
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You get out of it what you put into it, if you lift and don't cheat, you will see results, good or not so good, depending on your diet and other stuff, keep working at it and you'll see results
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02-18-2014, 10:47 AM #3Registered User
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If you want to see results you need to be consistent with your lifting,diet,etc..
The going to heavy part,leave your ego at the door,adding more weight that you can't lift with good form will only lead you to no results,posible injury and making a fool of yourself.
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02-18-2014, 10:50 AM #4Unlimited Motivation
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Without failing, you cannot succeed. Learn from your mistakes and make a better end results next time.
"Each workout is like a brick in a building, and every time you go in there and do a half-ass workout, you're not laying a brick down. Somebody else is."
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02-18-2014, 10:51 AM #5Registered User
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eat clean,and lift hard but never force yourselve into taking more that you can handle! especially in the beginning
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02-18-2014, 10:55 AM #6Weightlifter
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Exacly what he said.Originally Posted by hunterpauley
I would like to add, Dont just go off with big ass weights, because you will make same mistake as i did when i began lifting, injuring the **** out of body. Dont look for MORE AND MORE INFO, just lift, dont count your progress in days, when we talk about bodybuilding, progress is counting in years, forget days,weeks,months, start with any kinda diet you like, any kinda program, just start doing something! and you will sueceed
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02-18-2014, 12:01 PM #7Registered User
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You must fail to overcome the fear of failing.
Do the thing you fear most and the death of fear is certain. – Mark Twain
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02-18-2014, 12:18 PM #8Registered User
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A-f'ing-menOriginally Posted by b0d023
Repped.
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02-18-2014, 12:20 PM #9Registered User
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flip it upside down and fear what might NOT happen and the results you would likely NOT get if you gave up, etcOriginally Posted by evchado32
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02-18-2014, 12:35 PM #10ten inches plus
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In addition to dont go heavier than you can handle, also remember that you shouldn't stagnate. Continually push yourself, not hurt yourself. It shouldn't be "easy"
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02-18-2014, 01:41 PM #11Registered User
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FOCUS on the end game , what you want to......
1. Accomplish
2. Look Like
3. Feel like
There are no shortcuts in life or bodybuilding.
The right way and the hard way are most the same way.
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02-18-2014, 01:48 PM #12Registered User
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How to get over your fear of failing, is by succeeding.
Last year I started lifting, took it seriously but could not get past 134 pounds at 3500 calories, went up to 4000 then 4500 and after 7 months total I gave up. Looking at it now, the mistake I did was I was just eating to much fat and not enough carbs.
Yesterday I weighted up at 139.4 pounds. Not impressive, but I'm happy I beat myself.
I think all you have to do is eat, sleep, lift - read information, and not opinion based on forums, watch motivational videos and just enjoy it.
I'm aiming for 160 pounds before I go on holiday on 17th June, which is over 1 pound a week.
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02-18-2014, 03:16 PM #13Registered User
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just think that any,great legendary person has to have failed in order to be great and have succeded, just keep lifting and as you go on you will see progress if not go back and correct your mistakes and youll eventually progress. Good Luck with everyrhing my friend and remember we're all going to make it
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