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mrhulahoop

I basically follow the diet which is posted as a sticky in this section for bulking. Works well for me, I enjoy eating truck loads anyhow so it is easy for me to get it all in.

Recently though, Id say the last three weeks I have started to feel a bit drained, physically I dont feel as if I have much energy, mentally dont feel too smart either. My motivation the gym is droping, normally I can't wait to get in the gym, I rarely suffer from lack of motivation.

It was only 6 weeks ago that I had two weeks off, which I some times do to allow myself to recover a bit. I have cut down the amount of work I am doing in the gym, I am pretty sure Im not over training, but I am still feeling less than wonderful.

Any ideas why? Could I alter my diet...increase my carbs maybe? I sometimes get very confused with the different therorys especially relating to carbs.

crazycal1

it might not be overtraining from weights-
whats you out of gym life like-are you stressed-do you get 8 hrs sleep everynite,etc

could you be overestimating youre recovery?

if you know youre eating ok i wouldnt think it was diet related.

i think its great that you have time off,but have you trained flat out since you got back into it?

einsteins mind was the key to all things...to understand more than to know.

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mrhulahoop

Four times a week....two days of at a weekend a day off in the middle of the week. 8 hours sleep a night.

I am going to take a week off next week to see if this helps...but I never normally feel this drained even when I am on the brink of overtraining.

I am actually feeling pretty stressed at the moment, things havnt really been going my way and Im under a bit of pressure..it could be that, but normally when Im under stress I am much more motivated in the gym.

I think having a week off is the best thing I can do. It's possible that I am just run down I suppose....which would probably lead to me overtraining.

crazycal1

just throwing ideas at ya bud.you should be able to put your fingure on it tho if you examine the factors-
another rest wont hurt.

{as i`m sure you know i think 4 x week training is a lot for a natty}

einsteins mind was the key to all things...to understand more than to know.

www.extremenutrition.co.uk

mrhulahoop

Ha. Yes I do know that. Fanatical about not overtraining (and squats and deads!!!) I am in no position to disagree with you really, and I think you are right.

I have actually dramatically cut down the amount of sets I do, although maybe I should start considering adopting an approach more like yours. Although my squats will be proper manly deep ones!!!

crazycal1

ahh but have ya got big manly legs?
mine are -
nearly

einsteins mind was the key to all things...to understand more than to know.

www.extremenutrition.co.uk