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Fighting Against the Monotony of Fitness

An Hour of Music to Keep You On Track

By Tyler DelmottePublished 3 years ago Updated 3 years ago 4 min read
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Fighting Against the Monotony of Fitness
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Ever since getting into my current relationship almost two years ago, I gained between 30-40lbs. Following my high school graduation, I weighed 235lbs. I was overweight, didn't workout, and hated how I looked. Getting into college made me adapt to a new daily routine; I ate differently, rode a bicycle indoors, occasionally went to the gym, and did some workouts from home. Over the following four years or so, I weighed around 185lbs.

My new weight was extraordinary to me. I had been overweight since I was approximately seven years old. By April of 2019, I was 23 years old and in a new relationship which has continued to the present day. Everyone who I talk to in regards to my weight gain over the course of my relationship has dubbed my new body fat as "happy weight" and "relationship weight". I'm new to relationships. Why is it, no one warned me?! No one ever told me that relationships do this to people!

Anyway, I'm trying to lose the weight. I'm tired of not being able to fit in the clothes I proudly purchased in my "thinner days". I'm tired of pulling my shirt down in an effort to prevent my inflated belly from being shown! Anyway, I started my "diet" (if you can call it that) almost a week ago. I picked up some healthy foods, and I'm reducing my intake of pasta and sugar to near non-existent levels.

I'm making attempts to get back into my old workout routines which consisted of several exercises at home and the occasional visit to the gym.

Home Workouts:

  • Push-ups
  • Sit-ups
  • Star Jumps
  • Dumbbells (w/squats)
  • Lunges
  • Rowing Machine

I've always had trouble with maintaining a consistent workout routine. I would often find myself getting bored; I have a constant need to check the clock and count the seconds since I started my workout. However, one thing that has helped me, is listening to podcasts and/or music. They keep me distracted enough to get through it all.

Now, the following playlist isn't put in any particular order as I hit shuffle for any playlist I listen to. I believe that desensitizing myself to time is a helpful way to carry on through my workouts. I don't want to see a clock, and I don't want to keep track of the songs as they pass. Here's 25 songs for you to listen to for your workout.

The Playlist to Overcome Monotonous Workouts:

  1. "Tainted Love" by Marilyn Manson
  2. "KILL4ME" by Marilyn Manson
  3. "DON'T CHASE THE DEAD" by Marilyn Manson
  4. "Coma Black" by Marilyn Manson
  5. "I Don't Like the Drugs (But the Drugs Like Me)" by Marilyn Manson
  6. "This Is The New Shit" by Marilyn Manson
  7. "Was It A Dream?" by Thirty Seconds to Mars
  8. "The Kill" by Thirty Seconds to Mars
  9. "Figure It Out" by Royal Blood
  10. "Another One Bites the Dust" by Queen
  11. "You're Going Down (Acoustic)" by Sick Puppies
  12. "My World" by Sick Puppies
  13. "Pitiful" by Sick Puppies
  14. "There's No Going Back" by Sick Puppies
  15. "I Hate You" by Sick Puppies
  16. "Feeling Good" by Nina Simone
  17. "Passive" by A Perfect Circle
  18. "Bullet With Butterfly Wings" by The Smashing Pumpkins
  19. "Disarm" by The Smashing Pumpkins
  20. "Coyotes" by Wild Belle
  21. "Cannonball" by Wild Belle
  22. "The Safety Dance" by Men Without Hats
  23. "Bad Girls" by M.I.A.
  24. "Immigrant Song" by Karen O, Trent Reznor & Atticus Ross
  25. "You Played Yourself" by Ice-T

I'm a rock guy, but over the years I've delved into some newer genres that I never knew I'd be a particular fan of. The 80s pop of "The Safety Dance" and M.I.A.'s "Bad Girls" keeps me moving (and if I'm in the comfort of my own home, they keep me dancing). Wild Belle does this for me too; the sibling duo incorporate rock, jazz, reggae, and more in their records. I saw the pair perform for the first time on "Conan" back in 2012 and have been hooked ever since; between Natalie's voice and Elliot's saxophone, Wild Belle can't help but make your body move.

I'm a big Marilyn Manson fan. I started listening to him in my sophomore or junior year of college. He's not for everybody, but don't let his stage persona affect your willingness to give his songs a listen; the ones in my playlist are hard rock tunes that fill you with power and energy (aside from "Coma Black" which is actually pretty depressing) that pump you up.

Aside from the hard rock songs in my playlist, I make sure to include some lower energy songs -- sometimes depressing ones -- to help unwind a bit. Songs like "Coma Black", "Disarm", "Feeling Good", and "You Played Yourself" will help you lose track of the time and keep your body moving at a solid pace as you work out.

Check out the YouTube video below: "DON'T CHASE THE DEAD" by Marilyn Manson. When I listen to the song, it gives me 80s vibes. The song seems to use tones that 80s pop band "Tears for Fears" could've used in their records mixed with dark lyrics and Marilyn Manson's iconic voice.

***Warning: there's a bit of blood in the video and may be a bit creepy for some viewers, but hey, the song is great and Norman Reedus is in it!

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About the Creator

Tyler Delmotte

Here to post my thoughts, short stories/excerpts from screenplays and poetry.

I'm also part of a podcast:

--https://soundcloud.com/aswedigress

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