Forum: Motivation

This is probably a stupid question. But do you get 'gains' (visible or otherwise) per-workout? I read that your muscles start to deteriorate after 2-4 weeks of inactivity and I was wondering if working out once per-week would illicit gains, hypertrophic or strength-wise, or if that would only be...

I've had a BodyBuilding account for God knows how long and I never really used it until this year. Something inside me was just tired of being overweight and I snapped. I'm about 5'11" and I weigh 275 lbs, carried mostly on my chest and abdomen. I've tried to get in shape a few times, even...

Male, 39, 5"10'. The new year is in front of me. 2020 has got to be a defining year. To tell you the truth, this is not a new year's resolution, at least not one of the "I'll go to the gym everyday" kind that is usually broken before February even appears on the calendar. Why not? Because 2019...

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due to illness i am losing my strength and gains.... Really need some motivation

I made an account here ages ago to post something... and I've got to say... what even is this username/picture?? :| Anyways, to the point. After some looking around I decided this section is where this post fit the best, as it's just kind of a long-winded 'I don't know what to do' post. For...

So I was lifting weights, but lost motivation before I made noticeable progress. I'm a full time college student, and quite busy. I barely had enough motivation to get through this last semester of college, yet somehow managed to get good grades in all my classes. I want to start at the weights...

How do you find the motivation to start, when all you want to do is curl up in bed and stare at the wall? And yes, I am currently taking an antidepressant.

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I am started to lose my motivation because of injuries. I get them, I let them heal, I get them again etc.. Now I need to focus entirely on not getting injuries to be able to stay active, so I have these questions: * Can you still increase muscle mass without pushing yourself to your limit? ...

Hi, I am male 26 years old. My weight is 56.2 kgs (123.9 lbs) My height is 174 cms (5 feet and 8 inches) I look very slim. I do eat a lot but dont see any difference. I dont have access to gym hence do the home workouts My hands (forearms, wrist, biceps) are really thin. I atleast want to...

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My skin is as pale as snow, and I can never tan in the hot sun. Can feel really awkward in a crowd. I'm from Ireland, but people I meet on vacation assume I'm from Poland or Russia because my skin remains a pale white. Really bugs me each time I return back home just as pale as I left. Talking...

Hello All, I've noticed as of late, I've got no time for anything. I don't mean this literally but just mentally I suppose. I have an interest in Photography and I would wake up early just so I can go somewhere to shoot and now, I can't be bothered to do it. This "laziness", I've found has...

I need some advice and help to keep growing. My story is a little bit hard. I was severely bullied for most of my life. And I have very low confidence usually. I don't have much friends and I don't think the old ones I have from childhood will help me in keeping growing because they are...

Fuuuurrrkkk! Rip brah... I think we should all train our tits off this next year and a half! just to show how much we respected and got inspired by Zyzz! 'are you mirin?'

I decided to make an account to post this because I guessed that this website would be sort of helpful. I want to begin lifting and being more physically fit but anytime I think about it, I become discouraged. Primarily because of a things: 1) It seems that what you eat is a major factor in...

Hey all! So I've been working out pretty regularly for the past two years, with small breaks due to life stuff. I haven't been going too hard for big mass gains, but moreso for general fitness and looking and feeling better. Unfortunately, no matter how hard I work on it, my right pec is always...

As we age, physical wear and tear is inevitable. However, I am convinced that many of the physical problems we face with age can be prevented or delayed with the right knowledge, nutrition, and exercise protocol. One such protocol that is commonly neglected is flexibility training. When we...

Hi Guys When you look back at 2019 do you feel happy with your achievements?

In December 2018 I completely ruptured the distal bicep tendon of my left arm in a work-related incident. This required surgery, physical therapy, and a lengthy recovery. This played havoc on my mind as I've always been a very active person: "Will my arm ever be the same?" During recovery, the...

I've just started lifting and my goal is to reach an intermediate level. I read that to be an intermediate lifter, you should be able to bench press 1xBW for 10 reps and squat 1.5xBW for 10 reps. What does someone's physique typically look like after achieving this, at a 10-15% body fat level?

Just wanted to share a bit of my story for anyone thats in a similar situation or anyone that has something holding them back from their physical goals. I'm a 23 year old male, began working out last April while in rehab for addiction to the best worst drug on Earth, the one and only heroin...

I’m currently on contest prep, dieting and fasted cardio and post training cardio and dieting some more got to my head and now is this. I’ve been with this girl for the third time, the first teo times she left me for the same man, she really got to my head as I took her back the third time. When...