Came back from a layoff...Running out of gas QUICK in the gym

[Prime Rib]

For roughly the past month, I have been in and out of the gym MAYBE 5 times. Lots going on, mom is sick and stuff..

Anyway, I am starting back to a full routine of 5 days. I am noticing something that sucks royally. My strength hasn't decreased very much, but mother fuck if anything over 5-8 reps kicks my ass. Since coming back, I am following a routine similar to Louden's, high intensity with lighter weight, sets of 10, etc...I am experiencing something I have NEVER felt before. It's like hitting a brick wall in the middle of a rep. Before, I could feel myself getting tired but still be able to finish the rep, however now I am getting fuckin plain out STUCK and can't move that muscle anymore. Usually happens right around the 2 or 3 set of 10. This has never happend before. Has my endurance went to shit that bad?

Thanks for reading, sorry for the rant..


Josh

 

[bifteck]

how long have you been back in the gym for? keep at it hard, and i'm sure things will come around quick for you

 

[d3track]

i'm sure the stress from your ordeal is causing a lot of it

plus, how has your diet been?

 

[Torstein]

Do you have the same kcal. intake?

 

[Prime Rib]

This is the first week back.

I'll be completely honest here and say that my diet absoluetly sucks. I work a ton of hours, so eating every 2-3 hours isnt an option for me. I try to get at least 3 whole meals in a day, but usually 2 big meals is all I can get.

 

[Imakarum_Mirabilis]

Your level of conditioning has dropped. It will return in time.

That is the issue.