I have hit rock bottom...

[BlkWS6]

Im sorry if I come off as whining or something, but Im really depressed as of now. My lifting is going absolutely no where. I find I can't even finish workouts now, and I leave the gym in pure disgust of how things are going. I have lost an obsene amount of strength and it is killing me. Weights that used to feel light, are kicking my ass now. Im not sure where I went wrong. I did the 5x5 for a while, then found myself hitting a plateau, since then I have been in the biggest slump that I can recall. Like most of you, lifting/exercise is my life and the fact that it is going horribly is messing me up. Im going to throw the towel in for a week or so, and see if I feel better. I have no direction as of now ( in terms of a solid routine) and it feels as though Im starting out at day one every time I get into the gym. It's funny I always considered myself to have a good understanding of lifting and the body, but now Im getting my ass handed to me every time I go into the gym. If you guys/gals have any suggestions Im completely open to them, cause at the rate Im going Im in no position to criticize any advice from those who's training is still productive. Thanks, and sorry for the rant.

 

[countzero]

I think your idea is a good one - take some time off and come back later. Just enjoy living and come back to the weights in a little while. I dont know maybe try a 'less is more' approach the next time around. Good luck.

 

[The Shadow]

Do the things you have always done and you will get what you have always gotten

 

[BlkWS6]

Originally posted by Cornholio
Do the things you have always done and you will get what you have always gotten


Perhaps I am interpreting this wrong Corn, but Im doing what I have always done, or atleast tried to find my way back to the days in which I was stronger, and Im not getting what I used to get. In fact Im not getting anything at all except frustrated and angered.

 

[Nonerz]

Have you considered a training partner? Someone who will "motivate" you or help you break through the barriers you are facing?

How is your diet? Energy level? Could it be something physiological?

Maybe a week off will do you good...time to re-evaluate your goals and re-vamp your program...

 

[ThePolishHammer]

Do the things you have always done and you will get what you have always gotten

smart words.

 

[Ingram]

Sounds like overtraining to me, take some time off. Or perhaps it's time to vistit the anabolic board

 

[BodybuildingUniverse]

make it 10 days or an even 2 weeks. Dont open FLEX or get on any bb forums. Dont force feed or take any supps. Really take a break and come back stronger and more motivated than ever. get a fired up training partner if you dont have one. set some short term goals and meet them. Your body is telling you something...

 

[louden_swain]

Sounds to me like you are in a training funk.

Believe me, this has happened to me several times. In the past, I thought about quitting and pursuing other activities.

Overall, you are burned out and possibly overtrained. The best thing to do is to take a two week layoff. In the meantime, spend some time participating in other forms of exercise. Let your skelatal system recuperate.

Once you are complete with this extensive rest, you will regain your enthusiasm and your strength will increase.

I wish you luck my friend. Remember, this whole funk stage is temporary and you will get over it. For now relax and stay away from the gym.

Good luck!!

 

[BlkWS6]

I think it is overtraining as well Ingram, but I can't seem to break it. Oh I have considered a visit to the anabolic board Ingram, but I figure if this slump is messing me up as bad as it is, I couldnt imagine what I would go through when getting off a cycle.