Final stages of my breakup

[NLNFunKti0nz]

So I haven't been eating right for the past month due to relationship issues with my gf. Getting through the final steps of the breakup and I've hit the gym only twice a week by haven't been taking in protein.

I'd only have like a 6oz chicken breast once a day and the rest of my calories come from junk food like pizza, fast food etc.. Not to mention I started smoking cigarettes everyday again and coffee. I also haven't been drinking enough water. I feel empty and depressed. I also got weak and lost a bit I muscle mass and got skinny fat cause my gut sticks out now.

How do I pick myself up back to my old routine of hitting the gym up 4-5x a week and cooking my own meals to meet my macros?


Lately I haven't had the appetite and when I do I'd eat at a fast food place

[PunkyCindy]

Just start...right now...next meal, make it healthy. Next chance to hit the gym, go. today. if not today than in the morning. Get off the computer already and drink some water then do some jumping jacks and pushups. Do something. Act now. Take it one choice at a time.

You can get back on track, you just have to want it.

[Alcastive]

First thing to do check the Motivational quotes thread http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showth...hp?t=116539321

when your down, sometimes a word is enough to put you back on track, then check the workout section and choose a workout program, forget your old routine you need a new challenge now, make a good playlist of whatever you like on your phone for gym time, if you already have a nutrition program start it and get rid of the junk food idea. To keep you motivated for the next weeks take a photo of your progress and include it in your bodyspace you will see how it;s good to track your progress, you will always ask for more.

And the most important never think of giving up think of why you started it in the first place

[georgiadawg14]

You know what to do.
Do it!

[SilvaMan61]

At the risk of getting sued for more money than I could have ever possibly have seen, my honest advice would be to...

Just do it.


I know what its like. My girlfriends nana died recently. I've been in the family for four years, I loved nana too. Needless to say it derailed my diet. Couldn't work out. Couldnt count my calories. Started smoking again. It sucked. But I caught it and picked up the diet again.

Maybe you should think about the next girl. And have that help you motivationally.
It certainly helped me to think of how nana would have kicked my ass for picking up another cig lol

[RSerda7]

You can't get back into your old routine until you get back into your old routine if that makes sense (it does to me in my twisted head haha). Just dive right back into your old habits and stick with them. Eventually it becomes second nature again. Before you know it you won't be thinking about the break up or anything else, you'll just be thinking about lifting and eating right again.

[selffirst]

First...You need to pull out the positives from your broken relationship...What have you learned about yourself?..What will you do different in your next relationship?...Focus on the good...the lessons learned...You also need to remember you can't totally love or care for another until you learn to care and love yourself...Take the time to nurture you...Second...Exercise relieves thoughts of depression...Look at your work outs as therapy...mind over matter...from weakness...strength...The junk foods...the smokes are a sign you don't give a shat about your health...Don't let outside forces inflict damage to your body...No women is worth that...Keeping positive thoughts for ya dude

[Curlingrack]

Approximately 7,004,806,811 people in the world and you're feeling sorry for yourself because 1 of them isn't your girlie anymore? Slap yourself in the face and start working out again.

[kingofbigmac]

Just start...right now...next meal, make it healthy. Next chance to hit the gym, go. today. if not today than in the morning. Get off the computer already and drink some water then do some jumping jacks and pushups. Do something. Act now. Take it one choice at a time.

You can get back on track, you just have to want it.

You just got me off my butt and I did some push ups and first thing in the morning I am going out for a walk.

[justinjude]

Same thing happened to me. Check out the log in my sig for the story.

Gotta ask yourself one question - which feels better, the pain of heartbreak, or the pain from a heavy lift?

It's not easy, but focusing on the correct thing is a start.

Also, make that bitch rue the day she ever gave up on you. :]

[PunkyCindy]

You just got me off my butt and I did some push ups and first thing in the morning I am going out for a walk.

hahaha...makes me want to do some too

[PunkyCindy]

OP just pm'd me to tell me I'm fat....like it's some big secret I didn't know lmao...some detective. at least I'm not so ashamed of myself I don't post pics...

[JamesF4]

OP just pm'd me to tell me I'm fat....like it's some big secret I didn't know lmao...some detective. at least I'm not so ashamed of myself I don't post pics...

We're probably starting to see why OP is single. Thanks for your original post. Very motivational. Those who deserve to benefit from it... will.

[jamesovercome]

When you get your personal issues resolved everything will be easier, just remember, when was the last time you went to the gym, worked out, cooked and REGRETTED it? haha.

If anything, it can make you feel better. So kinda drag yourself through the motions for awhile and keep at it, it will get better.

best of luck!

[jolanar1]

Just start...right now...next meal, make it healthy. Next chance to hit the gym, go. today. if not today than in the morning. Get off the computer already and drink some water then do some jumping jacks and pushups. Do something. Act now. Take it one choice at a time.

You can get back on track, you just have to want it.

This! For real. JUST DO IT!

[cate0504]

Just start...right now...next meal, make it healthy. Next chance to hit the gym, go. today. if not today than in the morning. Get off the computer already and drink some water then do some jumping jacks and pushups. Do something. Act now. Take it one choice at a time.

You can get back on track, you just have to want it.

I agree. Impossible is nothing as long as you WANT it.

[xHaitisFinestx]

Hey bro I was in the same spot you were at around December my gf of 4 years and wife to be broke up with me and two weeks later with another guy so yes I can say I know how you feel but I had great friends and family there to support me. Best advice I can give you is train like there's no tomorrow show her what she has lost and instead of beating yourself up over it learn from you mistakes and better yourself for the next one

[marlonmarc1]

In same stage.

Except I'm in Australia and all my family and closest friends are in the UK.

Nothing is as bad as you think. Keep busy. You're only ****ing yourself over in the end.