Mental block..no desire for training!

[TerraNoble]

After more than 7 years of weight training and running I reached a point where I cannot/dont feel like go to the gym or work out at home where I have a decent set up for weight training.

I used to run 3 miles every other day but I got tired of that too..It has been a month since I haven't touched a weight ....I tried to run a little but I felt slugish and tired ..I also gained some weight too...Doesnt bother me as I am 6'2'' and weigh 210 lb...I used to be around 195-198 lb...

Just thought , I would share with you guys..

 

[jeremys]

how old are you and are there other complications (family, job, etc)?

 

[spatts]

My .02...Listen to your body, take a break. It's OK to take time off. Do something for fun, if you can. Do a 5K charity walk, or go for a relaxing hike. Do something that isn't solely for you, or the physical atributes of your body, but for your mind. Your heart and your body are trying to tell you something, and if you stop and listen, you can't go wrong.

 

[Fatty4You]

I say take a break and read "MUSCLE: Confessions of an unlikely body builder" by Samuel Fussell. It always inspires me when i am feeling out of it.

-Fatty

 

[leancuisine]

it reminds me of a time when me and my girlfriend were going through a difficult time. we mutually decides that we sholud take some time off. well, guess what?

after 3 months apart we got back together and the love was stronger than ever.

the moral of the story.........if it dont feel right then its time for a break.

 

[TerraNoble]

When I look in to my weight room there is a weird feeling as I cannot even touch any of those weights..

I like to watch people running 'cause they remind of me when I used to run too...

When you hit a wall , you really feel it...No place to go! You are stuck!

Talking about me...

At least by posting in here , I could let it out.....

 

[theoak01]

Im there aswell man,started a new job,so fucking tired from it I cant work,and because its nights my social life has been thrown away,I only do small cardio on weekends by hitting my heavybag to relieve the stress from the week past

 

[PolishHammer1977]

GO smoke a fatty

 

[gmanlax7]

amen to that

 

[grlpwrd]

I can relate, but I remember one thing my husband told me when he was unemployed and laid off for the 4th time..he said at least I have my health. He was totally miserable and unmotivated, but he was right..his workouts were the only constant in his life and gradually got back into it.

I'm not sure why you're in a slump..is it psychological? circumstancial? Then again you might just be burnt out. I'm not sure what to tell you except if you don't use it - you'll lose it.

My advice...Regroup and reassess. Maybe even get a workout partner or trainer if you have to have someone kick your butt. j/k Good luck!

 

[TerraNoble]

I can relate, but I remember one thing my husband told me when he was unemployed and laid off for the 4th time..he said at least I have my health. He was totally miserable and unmotivated, but he was right..his workouts were the only constant in his life and gradually got back into it.

I'm not sure why you're in a slump..is it psychological? circumstancial? Then again you might just be burnt out. I'm not sure what to tell you except if you don't use it - you'll lose it.

My advice...Regroup and reassess. Maybe even get a workout partner or trainer if you have to have someone kick your butt. j/k Good luck!

Thanks God, I have my health! The rest is......history.

 

[Cuthbert]

Try training for something new.

If you're a bodybuilder, train for a powerlifting or strongman meet, or if you're a powerlifter or strongman, train for bodybuilding. Switch up what you generally do, try some new exercises and routines, and you'll likely get your interest back. Like they say, variety IS the spice of life. I recently lost my motivation, started training for my first strongman comp, and now i can't wait to go to the gym today.

Try something new, it certainly can't be worse than not being in the gym at all.

Cuthbert

 

[Fatty4You]

GO smoke a fatty

Yeah baby!

-Fatty

 

[circusgirl]

possible sign of overtraining? Dr circusgirl prescribes 2 weeks by the pool in Hawaii.

 

[TheOak84]

Lots and LOTS of oral sex... for sure

 

[Citruscide]

Two words...

American Gladiators... it makes all the difference.

C-ditty

 

[Lord_Suston]

just relax for two weeks and start boxing. Or you can just fight everyone for fun . Actually just go on vacation to some AS friendly country

 

[madhops22]

Since February, I've been struggling too...

Since February, I've had a hard time waking up in the morning to workout. My body just doesn't want to get out of bed! It's not like I'm not getting enough sleep. I get like 8-10 hours a night! Can't figure out why I dont have any motivation.

Madhops22

 

[Zander1983]

possible sign of overtraining? Dr circusgirl prescribes 2 weeks by the pool in Hawaii.

Indeed. Get your rest and take it easy for a while. Enjoy yourself and hit back with a venegence.

 

[Mydillyo]

TerraNoble, Your not alone. Sounds like it could be depression. But, only you would know that. My wife and I are going through some pretty hard times right now, and have considered getting a divorce. I love to work out and run but, don't even feel like doing it because I'v been so depressed/stressed out. I'v worked very hard for the body I have now and don't want to loose it but, I have to push myself to workout almost all the time. Once I get started I'm OK but getting started is sometimes the hard part. One thing I will tell you is keep yourself busy some how, I stopped working out for 2 months and found myself getting even more depressed because I felt like I have even given up on even myself. I also have a gym in my house and would look at the weights and want to lift but, just didn't have the will to do it. Good luck to ya, it will come back.

 

[slobberknocker]

Go watch Rocky IV.

Then get back in the fucking gym, and kick ass and take names.