Savor the Process | Community Forum

hungrybusy9212.88RPOriginal post

7d ago

One thing I’ve learned during my training is to actually enjoy the process. I spent months, maybe years, chasing one image of a physique in my head. When I finally reached it, I looked in the mirror and immediately moved the goalposts to something else. Having goals is fine, but you’ve got to enjoy the ride. If what you want tomorrow ruins how you feel today, you’re missing the point. Tomorrow changes; today is what you have. Make the most of it and enjoy the journey.

6 replies

irondiner9.64RP

3d ago

Thanks for the wisdom, you fucking new guy.

ashbear11.78RP

3d ago

Didn’t you get banned a couple days ago?

river5.43RP

3d ago

Most days I hate my life, but I keep grinding. There’s very little, if anything, I enjoy anymore. When you start enjoying things, you get railroaded or stuff goes sideways — at least that’s been my experience. Still, I’m locked in. People ask why I look so pissed all the time; I tell them because I am.

susanw478.66RP

3d ago

Thanks, man! I needed this — I’m a 44-year-old guy and that hit home.

michellec35.71RP

3d ago

If I didn’t enjoy it, I wouldn’t be where I am. I actually like lifting. Eating is enjoyable most of the time too. The only downside for me is how costly it all is.

sailor_sleepy975.27RP

2d ago

I relate to this. Looking at old pictures sometimes makes me see how far I’ve come. Back then I felt like I never looked good enough and needed to push harder. The funny part is I still catch myself thinking the same way now — we get so focused on the next target we forget to appreciate the progress we’ve already made.