Should I quit working out? It's been increasingly making me more and more depressed. I've actually made some good improvements over the past few months. But in a way, I feel worse now than I did a few months ago
>>36882233
>It's been increasingly making me more and more depressed
why
I think you have a problem with anime, not with working out.
>>36882246
Because it's been increasing my sex drive, which in turn makes me more depressed
>>36882252
I've only ever watched 2 anime shows, I'm not really into it. I just used that picture because she looks depressed. And that's pretty much how I feel right now
>>36882262
Then either put your sex drive to use or learn some self control about it m8
You'll feel like even more shit if you quit. Going to the gym keeps the feels away, at least while you're lifting.
>>36882299
>put your sex drive to use
I don't want to. I don't want to have sex. But working out has caused my sex drive to be higher, instinct overrides my brain so it makes me think of girls more. But in my mind, I don't actually want a girlfriend.
That is what's depressing me. It's giving me thoughts I don't want.
>>36882344
>I don't actually want a girlfriend.
You don't want one because you think you can't get one, defeatist mentality.
>>36882384
>you feel like you can't get one
Incorrect. I actually don't want one. i developed feelings for a girl one time before. and although there was some great times, I did not like how it made me into an emotional person.
I really, really don't want to go through or experience this again. So I'm trying to stay distant from girls.
>>36882411
Then just fuck girls on Tinder like every other normal fag, no strings attached, lots of sluts.
>>36882411
>avoiding girls because hurt by one before
Maybe the real problem is that you're an escapist. Even before that, maybe the original problem was that you developed feelings for the wrong girl and it hurts to think about it.
Do you have a social life? If not, that's something worth working on.
>>36882421
I disagree with this anon's approach. It masks the real problem.
>>36882421
This
and an added benefit is that tinder girls are really only useful for banging, so you don't need to worry about the emotional aspect
>Bad experiences with relationships
>Get sad because blue balls
>Blame lifting
How about you find yourself a nice little slut and stop complaining about things you can do something about.
>>36882459
It's not that bad of an idea. Especially if his sexual frustration is what's giving him these gym suicide thoughts
All the friendships in the world won't get rid of your blue balls
>>36882421
I met with a tinder girl a few years ago and it was a huge waste of time. and, I DON'T want sex! I have had opprotunities the last few months, and I turned them down because I don't want it.
>>36882459
It does hurt to think about.. she's a very good friend of mine. But yes, it really does hurt to think about.
>social life
not really, I usually see my friends maybe once or twice a month. I work 2pm-10pm, 5 days a week. And work weekends. typically after work I go to the gym. Go home make some food, and watch politics on TV and sit on 4chan. There isn't much else to do.
>>36882511
>It does hurt to think about.. she's a very good friend of mine. But yes, it really does hurt to think about.
We all cringe about stupid shit we did when we were younger. You need to accept it, let it go, and move on.
>>36882542
Move on to what though
BROTHER REQUIRES SOME MOTIVATION. THIS IS NOW A MOTIVATION THREAD. FEEL THE DRIVE BROTHER, FEEL THE CHAMPION IN YOU STIR!
WHATEVER IT TAKES, NEVER GIVE UP!
>>36882609
Thanks I guess? I just don't understand how posting pictures of some ripped dude is suppose to motivate me.
>>36882555
Move on with your fuckin life, the fuck you think? Wallowing in self-pity over bad past experiences? So what if you had shitty times? It's life and its filled with that and good times. Just because some retard bimbo did you harm dont mean every other bimbo you meet is going to do the same.
>>36882637
What about this beast? Continue lifting and one day you might achieve his physique.
>>36882233
>>36882344
>>36882411
>>36882459
>>36882511
so after reading this, i'm really beginning to realize that we're in the same boat OP, but my advice would be just try and move on from your past. Don't worry about relationships, where you were, where you've been. Focus on where you want to be and pursue it aggressively
this is the only motivation I need
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=44vzMNG2fZc
>>36882656
well, even before I met her. I didn't want a girlfriend. Feelings just happened to develop. But I wasn't searching for a girlfriend.
I really don't want one anon. it's just stressful because working out increases my drive, so the natural male instinct keeps subconsciously putting girls into my head. But consciously I don't want sex or a girlfriend..
REMEMBER, THE BEAUTY IN LIFE ARE THE OUTLIERS, NOT THE EVERY DAY. BECOME THE BEAUTY OF LIFE. BECOME THE GUY PEOPLE WILL REMEMBER WHEN THEY MEET THEM NOT THE ONE THEY WILL FORGET IN 5 MINUTES
>>36882672
the thing is I really don't know what I want. I'm not smart enough to get a career I'd want. Granted, I make good pay now. But it's not something I enjoy.
>>36882664
Is that HIM? Is that The Monster?
DON'T SETTLE FOR MEDIOCRE LIVING. DON'T SETTLE FOR BEING LESS THAN YOU KNOW YOU CAN BE. DON'T ALLOW YOURSELF TO FEEL UNCOMFORTABLE AT THE MOVIES WHEN THE MOVIE STAR TAKES THEIR SHIRT OFF AND IS BETTER LOOKING THAN YOU.
HARD WORK IS IMMUNE TO REGRET. WORK HARD EVERY DAY AND YOU'LL NEVER FEEL LIKE YOU WASTED A DAY IN YOUR LIFE
>>36882754
I don't care about getting as big as those guys anon. As far as the gym goes, I can tell I'm getting stronger. getting huge isn't a goal of mine. I'm just trying to get in better shape, which so far is heading that way.
>>36882776
Wait....is that actually working? You weren't talking like this earlier anon. Fuck everybody start posting hunks
BROTHERRRRRRR!! GAZE UPON THE MAJESTY OF THE MALE PHYSIQUE! IT'S YOURS FOR THE TAKING! ALL YOURS! FORGET THE TRINKETS OF REGULAR PEOPLE. YOUR BODY IS YOUR TROPHY!
>>36882801
what? no. I was just responding to him because he keeps posting these huge dudes.
I still really don't know what to do. I fucking wish I could just turn off my sex drive Tbh. I go through these ups and downs so fucking much it's driving me fucking crazy sometimes. God dammit
Have a competition with a friend.
My friend and I made a bet at the gym. It involves a significant amount of money. If it wasn't for this I would've given up on gym recently for sure.
>>36882901
honestly, I don't care about money.
>>36882969
You seem rather apathetic about most things. Maybe you need to go INTO THE WILD.
>>36882866
NOTHING KEEPS A MANS SEX DRIVE IN CHECK LIKE SOME HEALTHY EYEING OF THE COMPETITION EY FRIEND?? TAKE A CHEEKY GLANCE OF THIS BAD BOY AND REMEMBER YOU CAN BE JUST LIKE HIM!! DON'T GIVE UP! YOU HAVE THIS!
>>36882989
What do you mean?
>>36883003
he's a big dude. But I don't really see that as competition. If he's balls deep in girls every night. Then good for him.
>>36883025
AND IT CAN BE GOOD 4U TO! BECOME THE BIG GUY AND GET BALLS DEEP IN WHOEVER YOU LIKE EVERY NIGHT
>>36883260
I guess you're not reading what I've said. But I'm not trying to have sex
>>36882233
Working out is one of the few things that's been bringing me out of the mental and physical lethargy that comes with depression. It's given me goals, objective things to focus on, good habits, I feel amazing and know it can only get better from here. Of course it isn't resolving my problems but that's what CBT is for, got to sort out your mental inventory to get completely over depression.
As for your unwanted sex drive thing, if you don't want to fuck bitches, don't want a gf, you don't have to do any of that since this is after all your life and you should pursue the things that are going to make you happy. Don't struggle so hard against your thoughts though, be like a monk and merely acknowledge that shit is part of your nature and let the thoughts flow past, you might take up meditation too.
>>36884077
It's just extremely frustrating because society promotes sex..
. God I fucking hate myself.
>>36884449
It'd be neat if intellectual pursuits were promoted more than sex and material excess and we all came together to explore inner and outer space as a united humanity but this is murica motherfucker, it's all about things that ultimately come down to money, assets, liabilities, insurance, debt, all that shit.
I still like this place though cause I can choose not buy into any of that. I may get criticized for not owning nice things and not having a family but those people can go fuck themselves, I can still live my life and be happy cause I'm doing what I want to do, not what I think I'm supposed to do to be successful according to someone else's definition.
Quit beating yourself up over this and just live your life dude.
>>36884889
It's just really confusing when you are fighting natural instincts.
>>36885281
Meditate and make peace with the fact that while it is perfectly natural to have this strong urge to put your cock in a girl's butt and make her cry, you are choosing not to do that.
Change is a natural phenomenon, nature is always changing, so you thinking different from your instincts ought to be natural too, roll with it.
>>36885482
Thanks anon
>>36885281
Why are you fighting those instincts, anon?
You bought into the whole "go above your baser instincts and become enlightened" mumbo jumbo?
Try running, it makes you feel super alive.
It doesn't make you a skelly, don't believe the memes.
>>36882411
Embrace your sex drive by turning sexual energy into drive to accomplish other things. Think of it as an additional source of energy to use on more productive things. Every time you get horny, try doing something like push ups or crunches, or read one chapter of a book. Use everything in your body to your advantage.
>>36882233
>It's been increasingly making me more and more depressed
Sounds like you are over training, have you tried taking a few days off?
>>36887307
I don't know. I'm not buying into anything anyone said. It's just something I've been doing
>>36887350
What?
>>36887375
I take a 2 day break between workouts
>>36887857
>It's just something I've been doing
Why are you doing it?
>>36887857
>2 day break between workouts
so you only work out 3 times a week?
increase to 5, change your routine.
>>36887912
because I'm a very bitter and jaded 25 year old.
>>36887952
I think you are confused on what's exactly causing my depression..
First time on /fit/, why does soymilk taste so bad? How do i overcome the obvious inferiority it has when compared to cow's milk. pic semi-related
>>36888135
Drink store bought Chocolate Milk
>>36888135
fuck off with your pick related bullshit faggot.
>>36888168
what's the reason?
>>36888195
It contains the amount of nutrients ideal for post workout. Look it up
Stop being a pussy. Follow my advice and you'll do just fine.
You may not be interest in girls right now because they're all bitches and hoes, but as soon as you meet one you like again that won't matter.
>>36882344
>I don't actually want a girlfriend
Then pump n' dump or get a FWB, very simple.
>>36888135
>Red meat and pork increase test
What the fuck? If that were true powerlifters and athletes would eat nothing but beef.
>>36882344
You are just insecure my man
>>36888289
It means that the lack of fat may decrease testosterone,not that it actually increases you baseline testosterone.
>>36888265
God dammit. I've said like 10 times I don't want seeeeeeeexxxxx
>>36888246
I don't see that happening at all dude. Because I'm like never around girls. So there is no opprotunity to meet them. So I won't actually find a new girl
>>36882233
>Should I quit working out?
Don't breh, because then you'd have to quit /fit/.
Keep going. For the bros on the 'ch0n.
>>36888953
Yeah, perhaps
