Intro & Goals

One of the main reasons I began working out at the gym was that my mental health was deteriorating because of my weight. It caused me to constantly look at myself when wearing clothes and putting on new clothing was difficult because every time I looked in the mirror, I rethink buying it because of how bad it looks on me. It also affected some of my favorite activities, such as swimming or going to the beach, because I was afraid of people seeing my body. Also, I lost energy really quickly, which made it difficult for me to participate in sports. From all the situations and events that have occurred in my life, it has caused me to lose motivation in life since I have been rejected left and right.

Carol Dweck says "The view you adopt for yourself profoundly affects the way you lead your life."(4). so I decided to set a goal of losing fat while increasing my stamina so that I can be more involved in activities and have a better view on myself. I'm planning to lose weight by following a calorie deficit and doing a lot of cardio. I'm hoping that by achieving my gym growth objective, I'll be able to make more friends and be more confident in trying on things that appeal to me, as well as naturally improving my mental health while improving my physical health. As a result, I want to improve my relationships with those around me as well. 

From the "self determination theory" I had a phase of both the types of motivation that crossed through my mind. It first started with intrinsic motivation where I started to enjoy working out because it gave me a boost in energy and made me feel happy then it gradually started to move towards extrinsic motivation. After seeing results I wanted more and looked for approval from friends. Now I don't workout to feel healthy anymore, I work out to achieve the aesthetic for the body I desire.