Fell of the wagon

[electronjockey]

Hi Everyone.
Its been a while since I have posted here. This is because I have not been training like I should. The desire to train is not as strong as it was before. It has actually almost completely left me. And it is troubling me.
Im not making excuses here. What I am looking for is some advice. Has anyone experienced this themselves? If so what did you do about it?
I have been training but not as much as I should. (2-3 days per week if that much.)
In the meantime I am going to the doctor to check my testoserone levels. When I was training regularly, it would look forward to it, and feel great when doing it. Now, it is much different. I want to get out of this. I have worked so hard to get into shape and now I am letting it go down the toilet. There are a lot of experinced people here and I could really use some advice. Please help. Thanks.

[LyingSac]

sounds like you know what to do..........

[DeathtoToasters]

Know why we have knee joints?

So we can bend them while jumping back ONTO the wagon..... Get up and get back on....

Gosh I have fallen off the wagon (diet wise) so many times my knees have callous all over them!

(umm that didn't sound right..... lol)

[DanVanVliet]

I just do it anyway like today I did not want to workout at all but I did it anyway and after I started it was great so just do it. I think all of us at one time or another wonder why the hell we do it. your not alone.

[RonGoon]

i earn my living on my knees...how's that for not sounding right?

i think the Sac...hit the nail...on the head...ouch...but seriously...

...just phphphphphphuckckckckckcing dooooooo iiiiiiiiiit maaaaaan.

[gkrane]

sounds like you know what to do..........

Yup electron, you know what time it is. Get going.

[raz1875]

Maybe your getting bored with your routine/training?

Switch things up a bit.. Maybe Powerlift if it sounds
fun. Try some new exercises..drop the bench do
dips, db flys. Just mix it up.

[IronCharles]

You need to ask yourself, why did I start lifting in the first place? Did you do it to get healthy? Did you do it because you wanted to compete on stage? Did you do it to get more action? Did you do it because your dad said you were scum and would never amount to anything, and you were determined to prove him wrong? Did you do it because you were the fat kid that everybody picked on, and you wanted to get strong and beat your tormenters to a pulp?

Until you can identify WHY you think you need to keep training, it's pretty much a waste of your time. We can't tell you why you need to get back in the gym. Only you can do that.

What is YOUR motivation?

[thomasale]

You need to ask yourself, why did I start lifting in the first place? Did you do it to get healthy? Did you do it because you wanted to compete on stage? Did you do it to get more action? Did you do it because your dad said you were scum and would never amount to anything, and you were determined to prove him wrong? Did you do it because you were the fat kid that everybody picked on, and you wanted to get strong and beat your tormenters to a pulp?

Until you can identify WHY you think you need to keep training, it's pretty much a waste of your time. We can't tell you why you need to get back in the gym. Only you can do that.

What is YOUR motivation?

Great post Reps given!

[MT_Pawkits]

Sounds like you didn't want it bad enough. Nothing is easy, try again this time put your heart in it, if you fail, NO Whining, no one is going to come push that weight for you, that onus is on you.

Good Luck!

[JOHN GARGANI]

for many of us, we don't need reasons.....it is a lifestyle we choose and love....

if you don't truly love it, reasons may not be enough motivation.

[Trooper59]

Electron, There have been many times we don't feel like going to the gym. It's just so much easier to sit there like a load. Those are the times you simple get up and go to the gym. Many of my most satisfying workouts have been on these days. I hate cardio but I'm 49 and over weight so I push cardio hard every day. I love to lift so I do cardio first then reward myself with lifting. Like the other have said you may just need to mix it up to revitalize things. Like the Nike commercials say JUST DO IT!!!!!!!!!

[electronjockey]

You need to ask yourself, why did I start lifting in the first place? Did you do it to get healthy? Did you do it because you wanted to compete on stage? Did you do it to get more action? Did you do it because your dad said you were scum and would never amount to anything, and you were determined to prove him wrong? Did you do it because you were the fat kid that everybody picked on, and you wanted to get strong and beat your tormenters to a pulp?

Until you can identify WHY you think you need to keep training, it's pretty much a waste of your time. We can't tell you why you need to get back in the gym. Only you can do that.

What is YOUR motivation?

I started working out because I was tired of being out of shape and uncomfortable. Working out changed my body and I was very proud of it. The health benefits was another motavator. Going to the doctor for a blood test and hearing the incredible results was great. I agree, this is an excellent question.

[thomasale]

for many of us, we don't need reasons.....it is a lifestyle we choose and love....

if you don't truly love it, reasons may not be enough motivation.

John I respectfully disagree, for many here they hate the action but love the effects. I DO love it but know alot of guys in GREAT shape and disciplined by what got them in the gym not for the love of being there and eating healthy.

[masel99]

Maybe you should just take a break for a week or two. Don't work out at all instead of going thru the motions 2-3 times a week. Maybe the desire will come back, if it doesn't think about what motivated you initially. Good Luck

[chodan9]

get back in and build good habits, waiting for motivation is a lost cause IMO.
motivation comes and goes, good habits will keep you at it.

[newbie40]

I recently experienced the same. I fell off due to the lack of inspiration my wife had on my life. I had to put her in the hospital and she fell into a coma a month ago. This week is the first week I am back into it and realized my wife would be so pissed off if she realized I quit because of this set back.
Set backs come in many forms, realize what your overall goal is and like mentioned before, it's a lifestyle change. We do it because we like it.

[DeathtoToasters]

I recently experienced the same. I fell off due to the lack of inspiration my wife had on my life. I had to put her in the hospital and she fell into a coma a month ago. This week is the first week I am back into it and realized my wife would be so pissed off if she realized I quit because of this set back.
Set backs come in many forms, realize what your overall goal is and like mentioned before, it's a lifestyle change. We do it because we like it.

Prayers are with you.

[electronjockey]

I recently experienced the same. I fell off due to the lack of inspiration my wife had on my life. I had to put her in the hospital and she fell into a coma a month ago. This week is the first week I am back into it and realized my wife would be so pissed off if she realized I quit because of this set back.
Set backs come in many forms, realize what your overall goal is and like mentioned before, it's a lifestyle change. We do it because we like it.

Newbie, I am sorry for what is happening to you. I will say a prayer for you also.

[ardsranger]

I recently experienced the same. I fell off due to the lack of inspiration my wife had on my life. I had to put her in the hospital and she fell into a coma a month ago. This week is the first week I am back into it and realized my wife would be so pissed off if she realized I quit because of this set back.
Set backs come in many forms, realize what your overall goal is and like mentioned before, it's a lifestyle change. We do it because we like it.

Im my prayers, thats rough

[newbie40]

Im my prayers, thats rough

Prayers are with you.

Newbie, I am sorry for what is happening to you. I will say a prayer for you also.

Thanks for the prayers, DeathtoToasters, electronjockey, and ardsranger.
I know that since I joined this site, it has been a great venue for me to stay motivated.
The info and people on here are inspirational especially during our hardest times.

[snoack]

Until you can identify WHY you think you need to keep training, it's pretty much a waste of your time. We can't tell you why you need to get back in the gym. Only you can do that.

this^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

You have to know what you want, and it has to mean something to you. Nobody and nothing else matter. Otherwise, it's all bull****.