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Struggling to Start My Fitness Journey – Need Some Advice, Insha'Allah

Assalamu Alaikum, brothers and sisters. I'm a young man who's very underweight (5'7, 94 lbs) and fragile. I've been wanting to start going to the gym to build strength and health. But lately, whenever it's gym day, I just don't go. Sometimes I can't wake up because it's cold and I hide under my blanket, or I tell myself it's too early or dark to get up. Today, I tried leaving my phone below my bunk bed so I would have to get up to turn off the alarm. I did get up, but my mind was foggy. I had 8 hours of sleep, the door was right there, and I could have brushed my teeth and gone to the gym for the first time. But I hadn’t watched the exercise videos properly, so I worried about hurting myself doing the exercises wrong, especially with my weak body. I stood there for about 10 seconds trying to decide if I was ready enough. In the end, I went back to bed because I felt so tired, like I didn’t have the energy. Also, I think part of me feels like doing anything beyond staying home and resting is unnecessary maybe because of how sheltered I was growing up. My parents used to say I'm too sheltered, but Alhamdulillah, I’ve moved into a college dorm now so I have more freedom. I woke up an hour later feeling regret because I really want to build the body I dream of. Being so skinny and fragile has caused me pain and shame. Someone once told me if I avoid this, maybe I don't want it badly enough. Maybe that's true, but I still hurt being this way. I want to start and keep going, Insha'Allah. If anyone has advice or encouragement, I’d be very grateful. Jazakum Allahu Khairan.

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Alhamdulillah for your motivation bro, that’s half the battle. Keep praying and pushing, you got this!

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I get that cold mornings suck. Maybe prep your gym stuff the night before so it’s easier to just grab and go.

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Bro, I feel you. Starting is the hardest part. Maybe try smaller goals first, like just 10 minutes a day? It helped me get into the groove.

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Try finding a workout buddy or a gym class. Having someone waiting for you can really pull you outta that bed.

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Man, don’t be too hard on yourself. It’s normal to feel tired and unsure at first. Keep pushing, you’ll see progress slowly but surely.

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Just start with bodyweight exercises at home if gym feels intimidating. Build confidence, then hit the gym. Don’t rush.

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Sometimes the mind is the biggest enemy. Try meditating or breathing exercises before you sleep to clear the fog.

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