Gym 101: How to Not Quit the Gym (Even When You Feel Like a Potato 🥔)

Because some days you feel unstoppable—like a dragon—and other days like a potato. And that’s perfectly okay.

🧠 Before We Dive Into the “Boring Stuff”…

Let’s be honest. Before you worry about reps, sets, or how deep your squat should go—
there’s one thing you really need to understand first:

❌ Not perfection
✅ Consistency
✅ Discipline
✅ The mindset that keeps you going when motivation disappears

Because if you don’t get this part right, even the best workout plan won’t save you. 🙃

📉 According to the Stats…

Most people quit the gym within the first three months.
But why exactly?

💥 Unrealistic Expectations

Many beginners walk in thinking they’ll look like their fitness idols in a few weeks.

But newsflash:
📌 That’s not how it works
📌 You’re not them
📌 And honestly? They probably haven’t eaten carbs since 2017

Everyone is different—genetics, lifestyle, and diet all play a role.
So stop comparing yourself to others.
🎯 Compare yourself to your past self. That’s your only competition.

🔋 Motivation Fades. It Always Does.

At first, you feel unstoppable:
💪 Motivation is sky-high
🎶 You make a new gym playlist
🛒 You buy all the gear

Then… it hits.
The routine feels repetitive (I memorized all Spotify workout playlists—damn).
You’re sore.
You’re tired.
And suddenly, the gym starts feeling like a chore instead of therapy.

I’ve been there.

💥 My body had never touched a dumbbell in 27 years.
The first time I picked up a 17-pounder?
Boom—low back pain activated.
That’s when I thought:

“I refuse to be weak for life. Shopping bags won’t carry themselves when I’m old.”

🎯 David Laid Said It Best

“People start the gym full of motivation, ready to get shredded. But after a few weeks or months, that motivation disappears, and they quit. That’s the moment where, if you push through, you realize fitness isn’t just about your body—it changes your entire life.”

Sound familiar?
🔥 Hyped on Day 1
🤕 Reconsidering life choices by Week 3 — “Why am I even doing this?”

🙃 What NOT to Do: Learn From Me

I used to avoid anything difficult in my competitive life:
🏊 Skipped butterfly stroke (the most hated in swim forums 😅—trust me)

Same mindset followed me to the gym:
🦵 I avoided squats because leg press felt easier—and my back didn’t scream at me for it

But here’s the truth:

“People don’t avoid hard things because they’re lazy.
They just think there’s an easier way to get the same result.”
📣 Spoiler: There isn’t.

💭 So, What’s the Lesson? The Right Mindset.

Now, if you’ve read this far… you probably want the solution to all your problems.
(Relax, I’m not Zarathustra 😅)

Here’s what works for me:

✅ Consistency beats perfection
Even when everything’s the same—sleep, diet, supplements—some workouts feel amazing, others feel like punishment.
🎧 Feel like a dragon? Go for that PR.
😮‍💨 Feel like a potato? You still did more than the couch.

👂 Listen to your body
We’re human, not machines. That’s why deload weeks exist. Take them when needed.

🧠 Perspective = power
Today I had a terrible workout…
But I played with dumbbells I couldn’t lift when I started.

🥊 Face hard things now, or they’ll hit you later
I skipped squats for months. When I finally went back—
➡️ The empty barbell said: “Welcome back, weakling.”

And hey, don’t worry too much about the wrinkles.

They said lifting would give me gains…
They didn’t mention the wrinkles from all the effort.
At this point, my face is doing more reps than my biceps!

🏁 Final Takeaway

🔁 Remember, consistency is key. Keep showing up, stay patient, and be proud—even on tough days. You’ve already beaten everyone who never left the couch!

The right mindset applies to your workouts—but if you think about it, it applies to life too.

💬 I’d love to know your tips! What helps YOU push through those low-motivation days? Drop your experience in the comments—I read every single one!

📌 Next blog: A simple 3-day workout plan for real humans.
Not for robots. Not for TikTok influencers.
Just for you. 💪