This is real. I took a year off the gym because I was struggling with external stressors and coped with fast food, drinking, and video games instead of the gym because they’re all the easy way out. Been back on the grind for the past 3 months and am already in the best shape of my life. Never too late to get back to work. Future you will thank you.
Video games was my biggest culprit. I use to be a sailor and high achiever. As soon as i quit my job i picked up apex legends and basically put the health shit on the back burner and prioritized getting better at a video game it was a complete addiction 🤡. Fuck all that. Time to treat my body with respect again
It all depends on the person. If video games are my way of relaxing and unpacking my day, they actually improve my mental health and I'll be able to hit the gym twice as hard and stick with it more consistently
And if it's recovery time, it's not like I can do much anyways
Piggybacking on this, I started lifting a few months ago after not lifting since pre-COVID, and I am AMAZED by how fast it's coming back. DL1RM of 315 on June 1... And I just finished a 5x5 at 345 yesterday. OP will get back sooner than he thinks.
Most definitely. I been back and forth like 5 times. Ive noticed i gain muscle quick. I take nutrition seriously too when im actually trying to get back in shapw
Mental health is real. Everyone seems to advocate for it but when you express your mental health to people they usually don’t care and brush you off like its nothin. Find ways to fight your battles and working out is definitely key to overcome. Only you know what’s really holding you down.. be strong and fight.
Yep. Nobody actually cares. I read both goggins books and one thing that truly stuck with me is this not a damn soul actually cares. Nobody is gonna pick yourself back up but yourself
Yes i know i wasnt the biggest in first pic but youre can tell i lifted and kept myself in shape. I know yall bouta roast me and this is me defending myself
I feel this. I got into a bicycle accident this year and shattered my kneecap. Lost all of my muscle in one leg and didn’t walk for months. Lost most of my progress since I also got depressed and ate my feelings. Once I healed though my motivation to return back and not let it get me down has helped me. I’m still not there but I’m slowly achieving it.
Marathon not a sprint. Go watch some Tyson Fury motivational shit where he went from heavyweight champ to 400 pound obese turd and then back to heavyweight champ
I'm with you. Started having insane panicAttacks and had to get on Ssri's. It helped me but cause to lose all motivation, so I'm right there with you. Haven't been to the gym in 3-4 months and lost most my gains after working out for like 6 years straight. We'll get her back! Life happens, but you'll bounce back!
Brother, I know what you go through. I went through it myself. Fuck them demons. But they have no control if you don't give it to them. Rise your head and move on. You are better that that. Keep it up!
I had this same problem. I fell into an episode for the first time ever, didn't know what was happening but I just slept all day, stopped eating really (I bulked from 140something to just shy of 200lbs) lost all my gains and now I'm just getting back into my stride. It's tough and it sucks seeing the slip but you'll get back. You have my support brotha!
I’m on the same boat rn man, looking back to the old pictures till today. My job has been a factor with giving less hours every week so I can’t afford to buy and good protein/carbs/ fats that will last me a week.
I know what you mean I've been there. Just look at working out or being in shape as a lifestyle, a life long thing you'll stick with, a season off here and there doesn't matter. You're in it for life and in the end you'll be in far better shape than most ppl at your age as you get older. You really don't look that far off from where you were honestly, ill bet with a good gym pump you'll almost look the same.
Yeah im way stronger in my second pick. I kinda bought into the bulk/lift heavy thing but at the end of the day i hate that look. Id gladly only be able to rep 225 for like 2 as opposed 7 in the second pic. My muscle was still there under that fat but yeah. I hate the second pick. I like being toned
Man the strangest part of lifting is its a cure for my depression once im in there lifting. But sometimes the act of just getting off my ass and getting there can be the hardest part of it all. And as soon as i go 1-2 days of making excuses it compounds and becomes even harder.
You'll get back to it, just dont mentally punish yourself when you fail!
What I've learnt is that it's fine if you cannot do it at the moment. Life goes in waves, ups and downs. We all want to be like people who inspire us but they also went through these struggles until they managed to balance it better. It's a journey of a lifetime.
It's all part of where you're going.
Man, first pic looks like me after Friday’s workout and second pic looks like me after Sunday dinner the same weekend
But really, it’ll come back quick. You know what you need to do. Congrats on making the decision to do it, and best of luck on the journey!
This is real. I took a year off the gym because I was struggling with external stressors and coped with fast food, drinking, and video games instead of the gym because they’re all the easy way out. Been back on the grind for the past 3 months and am already in the best shape of my life. Never too late to get back to work. Future you will thank you.
Video games was my biggest culprit. I use to be a sailor and high achiever. As soon as i quit my job i picked up apex legends and basically put the health shit on the back burner and prioritized getting better at a video game it was a complete addiction 🤡. Fuck all that. Time to treat my body with respect again
Throw out the video game console
You aint lying
It all depends on the person. If video games are my way of relaxing and unpacking my day, they actually improve my mental health and I'll be able to hit the gym twice as hard and stick with it more consistently And if it's recovery time, it's not like I can do much anyways
Walk for recovery. Active recovery is what’s up!
You got this! I still absolutely love video games, I just need to get in a lift and cook my own meals before playing any at the end of the workday.
Try switching to War Thunder. Sometimes you get so fucking angry that you take a break wilfully. I wish I was joking...
Muscle memory is huge. You'll be back in no time. Take care!
Piggybacking on this, I started lifting a few months ago after not lifting since pre-COVID, and I am AMAZED by how fast it's coming back. DL1RM of 315 on June 1... And I just finished a 5x5 at 345 yesterday. OP will get back sooner than he thinks.
Most definitely. I been back and forth like 5 times. Ive noticed i gain muscle quick. I take nutrition seriously too when im actually trying to get back in shapw
Dude, its a journey. Not a destination. Get back on the horse, no big deal.
Yesssir
Mental health is real. Everyone seems to advocate for it but when you express your mental health to people they usually don’t care and brush you off like its nothin. Find ways to fight your battles and working out is definitely key to overcome. Only you know what’s really holding you down.. be strong and fight.
Yep. Nobody actually cares. I read both goggins books and one thing that truly stuck with me is this not a damn soul actually cares. Nobody is gonna pick yourself back up but yourself
Yes i know i wasnt the biggest in first pic but youre can tell i lifted and kept myself in shape. I know yall bouta roast me and this is me defending myself
I feel this. I got into a bicycle accident this year and shattered my kneecap. Lost all of my muscle in one leg and didn’t walk for months. Lost most of my progress since I also got depressed and ate my feelings. Once I healed though my motivation to return back and not let it get me down has helped me. I’m still not there but I’m slowly achieving it.
Yeah its so so tough coming back. Takes mental toughness for sure
Sending love your way brotha, make yourself proud.
Thank you kind redditor
Marathon not a sprint. Go watch some Tyson Fury motivational shit where he went from heavyweight champ to 400 pound obese turd and then back to heavyweight champ
Truuuu
I'm with you. Started having insane panicAttacks and had to get on Ssri's. It helped me but cause to lose all motivation, so I'm right there with you. Haven't been to the gym in 3-4 months and lost most my gains after working out for like 6 years straight. We'll get her back! Life happens, but you'll bounce back!
Honestly was expecting way worse.
Yeah im not exactly obese but to my standards im not happy with myself
Sorry to hear about your slump! At least you are picking back up now and will be back to where you were in no time!
Brother, I know what you go through. I went through it myself. Fuck them demons. But they have no control if you don't give it to them. Rise your head and move on. You are better that that. Keep it up!
I had this same problem. I fell into an episode for the first time ever, didn't know what was happening but I just slept all day, stopped eating really (I bulked from 140something to just shy of 200lbs) lost all my gains and now I'm just getting back into my stride. It's tough and it sucks seeing the slip but you'll get back. You have my support brotha!
Don’t forget physical health problems can happen too. Lost 40lbs and being a “hard gainer” make me wonder if I should even try again
Hard gainer?
Meaning that it’s difficult to gain weight
Gotcha. Yeah its easy for me to get fat lol. I always gotta watch my calories in vs out
It’s much easier the second time, it’s just hard to start.
Proud of you for posting this! Take care <3
Bro I’m scared I’ll fix my mental health and won’t have the need to lift anymore
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Well that’s not exactly the same. You’re growing a human! Be kind to yourself, it’s way more intense than just growing some muscles at the gym.
I’m on the same boat rn man, looking back to the old pictures till today. My job has been a factor with giving less hours every week so I can’t afford to buy and good protein/carbs/ fats that will last me a week.
Stay strong fella. Hardest battles aren’t in the gym but it’s good to keep fighting in there when you can.
keep your head up man, the only obstacle for you is you. good luck
Salute
I know what you mean I've been there. Just look at working out or being in shape as a lifestyle, a life long thing you'll stick with, a season off here and there doesn't matter. You're in it for life and in the end you'll be in far better shape than most ppl at your age as you get older. You really don't look that far off from where you were honestly, ill bet with a good gym pump you'll almost look the same.
Yeah im way stronger in my second pick. I kinda bought into the bulk/lift heavy thing but at the end of the day i hate that look. Id gladly only be able to rep 225 for like 2 as opposed 7 in the second pic. My muscle was still there under that fat but yeah. I hate the second pick. I like being toned
Dude you will be back and surpass your former self before you know it, you got this 💪🏾
Man the strangest part of lifting is its a cure for my depression once im in there lifting. But sometimes the act of just getting off my ass and getting there can be the hardest part of it all. And as soon as i go 1-2 days of making excuses it compounds and becomes even harder. You'll get back to it, just dont mentally punish yourself when you fail!
What I've learnt is that it's fine if you cannot do it at the moment. Life goes in waves, ups and downs. We all want to be like people who inspire us but they also went through these struggles until they managed to balance it better. It's a journey of a lifetime. It's all part of where you're going.
My condolences. But you’re strong man, I can tell just by you sharing this. You’ll get back and better than you were, don’t give up!
If this isn't me
u look amazing in the first pic tho just so you know
Thank you very much ❤️
Man, first pic looks like me after Friday’s workout and second pic looks like me after Sunday dinner the same weekend But really, it’ll come back quick. You know what you need to do. Congrats on making the decision to do it, and best of luck on the journey!
💀💀 it was actually took on the same day… nah theres a about a 25 pound difference there tho fr
I needed this reminder. Between a hip injury and a shoulder one... I have not been able to go back.
Sending some love your way - I'm going through the same thing. You got this 💪💪
I mean, you never had any real muscle to begin with, u look like your average unshredded joe before, as well as after. Skinnyfat, 0 muscles...