Motivation going down | Other | Forum

Post edited 4:44 pm – April 5, 2010 by CarlBCN

Today I feel discouraged … In fact I decided to register and write this post in search of some inspiration and help from others… After about 3 years in the gym, I do not see the desired progress, I do not get an acceptable muscle mass and my permanent state is simply 'defined'… 

I think I do things OK, I have a proper diet, though do not measure calories… I make 5-6 meals with a good base of vegetables and protein, healthy fats too. I do full-body workout including deadlifts, squats, pull-ups and other basic exercises (right now I am following the year-long workout from Men's Fitness which I found quite proper, considering what I have learnt in the past)… 3 days a week, sometimes 10 minutes of swimming post-work out and usually one day of cardio just for fun with friends. However,  I measure 176 cm and I can not exceed 70 kg, and if I start eating more carbohydrates, I rapidly increase my fat (and in fact I do not have a six pack right now…).

I've even considered the issue of roids, but they have so many dangerous side effects that I think is not worth it. I keep doing sport because I feel healty, fit, I'm agile, I have some elasticity, etc.. but in the aesthetic goal (that we also like), I have failed. 

I bought the material from Tom Venuto, I will try to find where are my mistakes, but I think I've read quite a lot in the past and I don't think I am a beginner, or maybe yes?.

(Please, forgive me for my English mistakes, it is not my first language)

In short, I needed to vent, I'm discouraged today …

Nice answer, thank you . I think that my last workouts were really tough and touched me not only physically, but also mentally…

Yes, I'll follow your advice and remind how skinny I used to be, not very agile, bad posture and coordination… All that changed, so let's keep training and trying to improve, even at my slow pace…

All I can offer is to persevere.  I've been "lifting" since I got into high school, and let me tell you, I've learned so much since then.  I'm still not where I ideally want to be, but my perseverence is bringing me there slowly and surely.  I like to remind myself that I'm working out now to look good this summer, but to FEEl good for life.  So, if you think about it, you have plenty of time to get to where you are.  As for motivation, some healthy competition can help you feel get psyched up for your workouts.  Keep at it!