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Burning Out? Or low energy?

FilthyPL3B Posts: 262 Joined: 2006/04/04	2006/06/16, 09:51 AM Hey just this week, i have found myself with an extreme lack of energy and i cant seem to figure out why. I know it sounds pathetic but its really got me down and 2/3 of my workouts this week have been AWFUL. I am regaining my physique for an oncoming shoot but with these energy levels i'm finding it very difficult to perform. My quality of sleep has lessened also, which is further componding the problem. Had my personal trainer (who is hot) with me wednesday and i almost threw up due to exhaustion...embarrassing. As some of you know i take plenty of vitamins, essential fats/oils, protein (lots of) etc, so i really cant figure it out. The only thing i assume is perhaps my carb intake is too low, i would say im consuming around 180-250g/day. What would you recommed i take in carb-wise a day, as i'm 6ft2 88kg and currently brininging down my bf%? P.s. I have read numerous other threads similar to this but cannot seem to find an answer. Any advice appreciated. -------------- If in doubt K.I.S.S.
KC_72 Posts: 3,249 Joined: 2006/05/19	2006/06/16, 10:27 AM How hot is it where you are?It's ugly hot here and the heat zaps my energy fast,so I do my workouts in the morning before it gets unbareable.Just a drive to the store can wear me out!
KC_72 Posts: 3,249 Joined: 2006/05/19	2006/06/16, 10:28 AM OK...I've got to ask. What is K.I.S.S.???????
ATIGER Posts: 992 Joined: 2003/02/26	2006/06/16, 10:29 AM I think that it is keep it simple stupid
ATIGER Posts: 992 Joined: 2003/02/26	2006/06/16, 10:30 AM Or a really good band from the 70's that wears alot of makeup and has some great songs. Love them:laugh:
FilthyPL3B Posts: 262 Joined: 2006/04/04	2006/06/16, 10:36 AM atiger, u got it the 1st time lol, Mutt on here shared that one with me when i was trying to do too much. KC, i'm in the UK here so its hot from day to day but not enough to drain my energy sadly. Thanks for the input tho :D
KC_72 Posts: 3,249 Joined: 2006/05/19	2006/06/16, 10:37 AM Ahh...got it,thanks tiger. I'd completely forgot about the band.Those guys didn't look to hot with the makeup and without it!!! That is some scarey stuff!!
bb1fit Posts: 11,105 Joined: 2001/06/30	2006/06/16, 10:47 AM Immediate thought is overtraining. Sure sign is lack of energy, irritability, hard time sleeping, etc. Noone wants to think they are overdoing it, but the body does react when stressed too far. Might be a good idea to take a couple days off. Keep your diet up and clean, and you will have not only reknewed physical energy, but the mental aspect of can't wait to hit again is inspiring. -------------- Maximus from Gladiator....Strength and Honor!
FilthyPL3B Posts: 262 Joined: 2006/04/04	2006/06/16, 10:54 AM bb1, thanks dude, my missus had said that but being a "bloke" i was like no way! i'll take a couple of days off, and i look forward to actually having the energy to lift again :big_smile: and enjoying it!
TIMOATHY Posts: 1 Joined: 2006/06/14	2006/06/19, 08:49 AM first day training through freetrainers.com::
FilthyPL3B Posts: 262 Joined: 2006/04/04	2006/06/19, 09:00 AM good luck, tim, keep us posted
bb1fit Posts: 11,105 Joined: 2001/06/30	2006/06/19, 10:33 AM When you train past a certain point, you are no longer taxing the muscle in any way, you are into the CNS(central nervous system). If you do 3 sets of an exercise, and have a great pump, will 3 more sets yield more of a pump? You go beyond working the muscle any more. This is difficult to recover from, once, ok, but do this very often, and well, you get the idea. -------------- Maximus from Gladiator....Strength and Honor!
FilthyPL3B Posts: 262 Joined: 2006/04/04	2006/06/19, 10:39 AM BB1, seeing it like that really puts it into perspective. Thanks. How i felt last week is not something I'd want to experience again. Knowing thats its self inflicted, there really is no excuse for a repeat. -------------- If in doubt K.I.S.S.
bb1fit Posts: 11,105 Joined: 2001/06/30	2006/06/19, 03:36 PM Big difference between annihlation and stimulation. :) -------------- Maximus from Gladiator....Strength and Honor!
FilthyPL3B Posts: 262 Joined: 2006/04/04	2006/06/19, 06:21 PM Yeah, i had the common (unknowledged) view that i really had to feel "the burn" right after a workout to feel i had achieved a decent workout. Look where it got me. You were right about how i would feel after a few days out to recover. I feel great, and today at the gym my lifting was alot more controlled and less strained. -------------- If in doubt K.I.S.S.
	2006/06/20, 05:25 AM tring taking ZMA+B-Complex
FilthyPL3B Posts: 262 Joined: 2006/04/04	2006/06/20, 06:19 AM what does that do? though zma helps u sleep? -------------- If in doubt K.I.S.S.