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BouNcYToufU t1_ja82jj4 wrote

Honestly, it doesn't need to be just going to the gym. You could switch to a home gym/workout. A set of weights and a stationary bike is all you need.

I burnout out from going to the gym 4-6 times a week and ended up gaining more weight because I ate out more and wasted time traveling to the gym. It impacted my social life quite a bit too because 2+ hours of my weeknights after work is spent going to the gym. It was often a choice between hanging out with friends vs. going to the gym. Working out at home means I could get home by 5:30, workout and clean up by 6:30 and hangout with friends or cook. Now, I easily maintain 5-6 workouts every week, and exercising no longer impacts my social life or cooking as much.

The important thing is finding what works for you. Just because all the social media gym bro goes to the gym and spends 2 hours there doesn't mean that's what will work for you. Similarly, home gym isn't for everyone either, someone people lose all motivation to work out at home, some prefer to go running instead of any gym, etc. Find what is the "easiest" to fit into your lifestyle and it will feel much less like a chore.

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