Guys, I been lifting for a year. recently I just stop lifting for 2 month. now thinking of start back but I notice that I could not carried much weight like I was before. i could not run. i become so demotivate. start by running only. don't feel like lifting. since i have stop 2 month. anything that can keep me going again. any idea or guideline?

1. state your goal
2. measure them

Use 2 or 3 weeks as warm up weeks. But it still depends on whether you still want to achieve your final goal.

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2. measure them

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that what i did last time... not anymore. i guess i just write it on a board then.

any comeback workout routine ?

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that what i did last time... not anymore. i guess i just write it on a board then.

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Yes! please

Put your goals in a logbook and track your progress. That's how I get motivated nowadays, since tracking my progress gets me happy everyday.

I prefer big white board and hang it right when I enter the house..." GO GYM NOW " , " must achieve 6 pack" . logbook not sure though but I try since you suggest

Haha I have tried that, ended up just being a wallpaper at home one.

I'm currently doing Stronglifts 5x5, and fortunately there's an app for my Android device and I keep track what I lift using the app's logbook. Really feel motivated and encouraging since before this, I log everything on a paper at gym and log them in a notebook at home. Now easier and convenient a bit, especially when comparing day-to-day progress and my weight etc.

the app you are saying is it available for app store? maybe I could try that too. I use to have app keep track on my calories and food intake but not what I lift.

Initially I thought it was exclusively for SL 5x5 since SL 5x5 only play with the Big Three.

However, you are free to add more exercises other than OHP/Bench Press/Deadlift. I added my own variation of SL yesterday, by adding a few more exercises using the Ab Roller wheel thingy, and I can do so. So yes, I'd recommend the App as a logbook app for your weekly exercise routine.

The icon is red in colour btw.

This post has been edited by noircharacter: Apr 1 2016, 05:17 PM

Get a workout partner. Works best for lazy bums like you.

Watch some motivational videos or listen to your fav music.

haha . exactly! okay that work I think .

noted ! thanks for everything.

. hmm.. motivational videos.. ok will do search. fav music im already doing it! thanks for the advise.

While some of us had a hard time trying to endure rest day...

I been rest way too long ...

Use Bodyspace app by bodybuilding.com to track...is important like tracking your daily expenses. It motivates you a lot if you lift marginally heavier or set new PR.

The app is indeed easy and nice to use, I'm doing SL 5x5 too currently, some says it sucks but I'm just gonna give it a shot for 12 weeks. The nice thing I see about it is it starts from empty bar which is quite nice in my situation, been not training hard for awhile so it is a great routine to train the muscle memory and form while the weight is still light.

This post has been edited by helven: Apr 2 2016, 01:09 PM

Body space app from App Store ?

Afternoon

The reason you stop for 2 months?



If you hated running, WALK instead.

I walked 1 - 2 hours every morning.

Too old to run

Used to 45 minutes, then after a few hours I have pain on my left ankle.



People loves to do various stuff.

And working out is one of em.

For me, it's like a hobby

I'm stressed out if I do not work out.

I am not bragging but I have been lifting for > 5 years.


If you love/enjoy doing it, you won't/can't stop.

If you did, then you must be have been doing other things that you love/enjoy doing.



If you're busy to go to the gym, push ups helps too.




This post has been edited by Raikkonen: Apr 2 2016, 04:55 PM

LOL me too so unmotivated after 1 month off. It's like the momentum goes away.

Yes I am using the Android version. A good progress tracker. No need pen and paper. Covers almost all exercises.

Early 1st month I went to travel and come back did nothing 2 mth I went travel again come back and did nothing till now . I did try to do other thing like starting off with basketball or badminton but I didn't go lifting .

I did do push up though but this week only one day push up and that it .

Cool will try out . Thanks !

That the exact words ! The momentum ! I wish I had it now. I just don't have it anymore ! But I will try to get it back . Soon soon!

Where you train bro?

You whine too much. And if you're seeking validation on the internet, you've got a lot of work to do. You're supposed to look for it within yourself.

Man.. if you need external motivation/encouragement... might as well don't bother... why force yourself doing something you don't enjoy....

Idk but when I low in motivation, I watch this, it pumps my blood



For the sake of....maintain a good health level?

start with something easy... like shoplifting

Pj area . Body factory/ true fitness / condo gym

Yea I guess so ...

You r right .. maybe I shouldn't do anything . I just need to stay healthy .anyway , I use to be fat

Hahaha

Never see that before . Will look into it . Thanks !

you have a hard time stepping into the gym huh? I have a hard time not stepping into the gym!! rest days are the hardest and require lodsa discipline.....

It mean you workout really hard .. Yes I have a hard time now . It going to overcome soon.

I planning to start back tomorrow (Monday) and train at that gym. Wan train together since we both zero on the motivation?

What time you going ?

After work, which is anytime after 6.30pm. So we can meet/reach there anytime from 7pm~10.30pm. I have max until 12am. It will be a push day for me.

Ah that too bad I'm on shift

Meaning you had to deal with cravings?

Funny I feel the same way..need to force myself to take a day off...that feeling, very addictive..

yeah man.... even if I fall sick or having minor injury.... I will still workout....

damn... I wish I was you guys.. so motivated!

the key is consistency.... getting started is always hard...... keep it going for couple of months and it will be a routine u love doing after that..... all the best...

Or try sleep early. On my experience, if I sleep late, I'm very demotivated to eat and train, the tiredness and sleepiness is taking over everything

This post has been edited by helven: Apr 5 2016, 11:30 AM

. a bit hard for me. I got insomnia . but it a good tips though!

thanks ! will keep doing already started !

I think you can forget about bodybuilding or strength training if you don't sleep enough lol..it is a lifestyle change.

Okay .. So u mean I should give up ?

Here's what you should do. Stop whining. Stop depending on people's opinion from the internet for attention and motivation.

I have insomnia. I've had it for 8 fucking years with 3 to 5 hours sleep a night. I deadlift triple my bodyweight. There's a will there's a way.

You complain too much. People have it worse than you with physical disabilities. You're getting borderline whiny.

TS, it is already 3 pages. There is really nothing we can do in the forum if you keep saying stuff like "I have this problem I have that problem, I can't do this because of that"

We all have problems and the key of training is to overcome those problems physically and mentally. You are lucky enough to have no physical disability and can lift/live normally.

If you have insomnia, fix it.
If you can't walk, use the wheel chair.
If you can't eat, drink.

There is always a solution unless you are dead.

I don't wanna judge but I think you've been in an easy life with spoon feeding in the past. Complain doesn't help, action does

Lol ouch

even dead ppl can still make money.
what excuse ppl living got?

TS, you need to build up your EGO! Be a egoistic hardheaded persistent dickhead.

okay guys! no more whining

What a joke, i curl more than that.

This post has been edited by Armesh: Apr 15 2016, 01:04 PM

Wooh !!

That's more like a floor press man.. Lay your back on a elevated surface so your elbow can go lower........

When I started, I can barely bench 5kg dumbbells, you gonna joke bout that too?

The joke is the gym only got max 26Kg dumbbells/weights.

Buy ankle weights, strap to your wrist. There.. 2kg overload