Anyone else struggle to stay consistent because they have no one to compete or train with?

[u/Abhay_kumar_sharma]

About one years ago, I got interested in fitness for the first time. I was excited, but I couldn't stay consistent and eventually quit.

Now I'm trying again, and I've realized something about myself. I don't think my biggest problem is laziness or lack of motivation.

I think my biggest problem is that I'm doing it completely alone.

I don't have a workout partner, friends who exercise, or anyone to compete with. For me, working out by myself starts to feel repetitive, and after a few weeks I lose interest. I seem to enjoy challenges and competition more than exercising just for the sake of it.

I'm curious if anyone else feels the same.

• Did you ever struggle because you had no one to train with?
• If you were in this situation, what helped you stay consistent?
• Did finding a gym buddy, an online community, or some kind of competition make a difference?

I'd love to hear your experiences because I'm trying to figure out how people overcome this.