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Group: General Diet & Nutrition

Created: 2011/12/31, Members: 399, Messages: 16719

With such a topic so broad we truly try to cover the basics from all angles in this group. Nothing too big or too small. Nutrition is as significant if not more as exercise is to reaching your goals so learn all you can.

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sandysford Posts: 1,139 Joined: 2002/11/18	2003/01/08, 01:28 PM Today I went to the gym just like any other day, gave it my all, towards the end of what was a great workout, I just wanted to sit down and cry because I could go no further. I couldn't even finish my workout. I didn't sleep well last night but that has never had an effect on me before. I never felt this way before. Has anyone else experienced this. ---------------------------- I will lift my own weight someday!!!!!

7707mutt Posts: 7,686 Joined: 2002/06/18	2003/01/08, 04:21 PM My first question is how long without a real break(I mean no lifting lounging in front of the tv eating bon bons type of break)have you been. You might be in need of plain old rest. If it is starting to feel like a chore to go to the gym your are overtraining and need to rest. Take a few days off, I have gone as long as 3 months ( I do not suggest that) but take soem time to recharge. -------------- IF YOU CAN STILL ITCH YOUR NOSE AFTER ARM DAY, GO DO ANOTHER SET!!!
Carivan Posts: 8,542 Joined: 2002/01/20	2003/01/08, 04:27 PM Are you feeling no energy or just not into it mentally? If its no energy you need carbs, if its mentally, try what Mutt said, a break, try a week or 2. Keep us posted as to your progress. Your great! -------------- The trouble with jogging is that, by the time you realize you are not in shape for it, it is too far to walk back! Franklin P. Jones Ivan Montreal Canada
bb1fit Posts: 11,105 Joined: 2001/06/30	2003/01/08, 06:53 PM I notice you are doing cardio now too in preparation for your contest. It gets really very hard, very intense at times. Contest training is taking it to the next level. Be prepared for this. Take your days off while you can, May is a long ways off still. And, do not add exercises to your workout you are doing now. The workout you are doing now is intense emough, and intense cardio on top of that is intense enough. When you are done dieting down, you will be in the shape you want to be. You cannot recover from overtraining normally, and when contest training, it is even harder to do so. Bottom line, stick with the program, rest on your days off while you still can. Good luck.... -------------- The only place success comes before work is in the dictionary!
effalunt Posts: 333 Joined: 2002/10/17	2003/01/09, 01:04 AM Find a good massage therapist and book yourself an hour. Maybe it's not really a quick fix, but sometimes when your body is feeling 'run down' it helps to treat yourself to a little luxury. Maybe a little down time would help you to recharge and meet your goals. -------------- Think you can or think you can't; either way you're right--Goethe
sandysford Posts: 1,139 Joined: 2002/11/18	2003/01/11, 12:30 PM I just wanted to take the time to thank you guys for your advice. Over-training sure can take alot out of you. That was what I was doing, trying to hit what I think are all the problem areas. Perfection and bodybuilding, what a mind drain that is. A long bubble bath and taking a couple of days off has done wonders and a few extra hugs from my sweetie has done wonders. PS Thanks Caravan, what a lovely note you sent.