Just found this website. Loved reading back through a lot of posts on the forums.
I am trying to revitalize my workouts. Revitalize is probably generous -- try to resurrect them would be more accurate. 3 years ago, I was working out consistently, had about 9% body fat, 6 pack, very lean (not anywhere close to a bodybuilder like you guys, but that wasn't my goal) and decent muscle tone. I also was fairly strong for my size. Now, a wife and kid later, I'm about 12% body fat, not as lean, and the strength is horrible (lifting about 40% of what I was). But that's what happens when 4-5x a week turns into 1x a week.
I've hired a trainer and have been doing better. I just have to not be discouraged and think about what I used to have, etc. Thanks again for this site!
I'm at New Year resolution status too....I've done all the work, and fallen back down!
...you and me, can make a pact for the new year! Bring on the goals!
At the moment....10% fat, sounds pretty damn good! But the 220kg deadlift needs to come first....
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Regret for the things we did can be tempered by time; it is regret for the things we did not do that is inconsolable. -- Sidney J. Harris
On the bright side, I've found that regaining strength isn't as hard as gaining it the first time around. The body does remember some stuff, after all. So no need to be discouraged, once you slide back into the groove it'll all come back and it'll be like nothing much has passed. No use lamenting lost time... it just loses you more.
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You've taken the first steps, and serious ones at that, toward reclaiming your strength, your body, and I suspect you'll find a whole lot more. Lift on, and welcome to the boards...
Welcome, liftintexas. Good luck on getting back your form. And good idea about posting to a log ... keeps you honest and motivated and you get some great feedback.
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Welcome! You've found a great place here. We do a lot to help keep each other going.
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Thanks -- need the encouragement
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