It seems that for those who see results in the gym, there is a new dilemma. "How much is enough?" For those of us who have had our strengths rise 200% or more, who knows how it works your way to a 225lb + bench press of 95lbs or less, or who knows how it's like to get rid of many obesity-related health problems and exposes diarrhea in 5-6% bodyfat or less, there is often a struggle to stop this exercise once in a while and relax. So many of us have the love / pride to work and find the best trapped in a seemingly never ending struggle for "more". What's more ?? If this sounds like a bell to you, it's likely that you are in a very bad shape or that you are out of shape and are trying your best to get the wrong result. Ask yourself when was the last time you stopped and admitted how far you've come because of yourself? When was the last time you had a week or two? Or, when was the last time you had fun at the gym? Yes, that's right; true, whole-hearted fun. I know there is a time for all of us when this is the case, instead just following another rigorous routine for results, or lack thereof.
If you continue to read this, look at yourself honestly, and realize that you belong to one of the upcoming 2 Rat Gym Categories, it will benefit you to take appropriate corrective action to save your life and redeem your balance. . I have personally been guilty of falling into both of these for many years.
Mouse Gym # 1) Most common, many in all commercial gyms. The main mistake is being in the gym 6-7 times a week from month to month, year after year for an extra hour every day, spinning their wheels due to lack of reliable knowledge and information on how to exercise. You can't see them all year and promise your life savings, they still look like the last time you see them because of the fact that they don't know what they are doing and rely on a large number of supplements to achieve 400lb abs and a weekly bench press. That won't happen even if hell freezes.
Solution: For those who have the perseverance needed to pursue their goal repeatedly after repeated failures and plateaus, good for you. Now listen: take a week or so. Throughout this time, what research has made human anatomy adjust and grow stronger, leaner, and faster. This means a reliable journal of science and medical resources, or the one who actually achieved the goal you were looking for for free. The next step is to get an effective program that is designed to meet your goals, deliver 1000%, and stick to one program and more until your goals are met. To make a big difference, you won't find a more reliable source then Jason Ferrugia, or Matt Marshall. Both follow the KISS Principle. Keep It Simple Stupid. To get to the level that resembles the human anatomical chart while maintaining all the muscle, be sure to check out Craig Ballantyne, and Martin Beckham. And finally, the most important step is to balance work, find good, feel good, and have a fulfilling life.
Rat gym (2) The obsessed Big Guy gets bigger. He does not compete in any form of bodybuilding or lifting competition and does not plan to, but still finds time to exercise daily sometimes twice a day. His earlier and stronger successes as a result of a reasonable exercise plan turned into a full-blown addiction, possibly due to his lack of confidence and a lack of positive attention in his life. He ignores his friends and social life in a never-ending battle to gain more muscle and pack more calories in his throat. Excess fat can sometimes accompany your muscles, but that's ok, making more weight seem sexy. Usually they all fall down on taking steroids, s, or HGH sooner or later, or at least reflect on it, it's fine if they do and I have nothing against it; until they "advertise" to others how they "do it naturally" which is a bit misleading to say the least. Thankfully I got out of this before I tried steroids and ruined my health for a mere image. This female version is usually Miss Anorexia on a treadmill or ladder that destroys her joints and muscles for 7 hours daily and cooks her dinner so she can go in size 0 and below, wondering why she still can't date. Go figure.
Solution: Relax. Relax. Breathe. Meditate. Know your obsession for what it is; don't allow it. Either stop filling your face on the table or stop throwing afterwards. See a therapist if it's really bad. Take at least 2 weeks away from the gym, and get a hobby, or girlfriend / boyfriend. Avoid looking in the mirror yourself. Hangout with positive-minded people who make you feel good about yourself. Because God stopped talking about the gym 24/7 or thinking about it, or looking at food as just calories. Enjoy your meal. For the next 2 months, exercise is a maximum of 6 times without a schedule, just for fun. There are days when you eat like crap every once in a while. Get the most out of your mind with happy people you love every time and again (just don't drive). Travel everywhere. Loved it. Take care of new projects that take time. Do whatever it takes. Enjoy your life; give a gift to yourself.
Welcome out.
The Gym-Rat: To Lift or Not to Lift? That Is The Question
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