Has anyone fell off, and felt like “I don’t give a fuck anymore”?

[Mdrock98]

I been training for so long and recently these past two weeks I caught the “I don’t give a fuck anymore”. I felt like what’s the point, day in and day out in the gym, work, eat and repeat, I felt drained. Maybe overtraining, who knows. I started smoking cigarettes, and weed again. I know that this lifestyle will wreck havoc on me in the future, and need to get back on track, but sometimes I feel like all this for what when we don’t know when we will parish.. my job, politics, Covd-19, chores, women, and everything, I just felt like fuck it.. ugh. Maybe life is a learning process.. I know I can’t leave the gym, it’s been with me for as long as I can remember, but sometimes I just get that “fuck it” attitude.

Who can relate? How did you bounce back? How did you go about avoiding going back to a detrimental lifestyle..

Thank you [emoji120]

 

[Multislacking]

#1...avoid the rec drugs and/or booze. It's hard to do sometimes when your body and mind are saying "let's party" but they are real motivation killers when it comes to gym time.

Most people have "fuck it" moments. They usually pass soon enough. Sometimes just going through the motions will get you past those times. Continue going to the gym even if workouts are shitty. If it persists more than a week or two, look for the underlying cause and address it. Sometimes you *have* to take a break to address family issues, health (mental and physical), job, etc.

 

[Mac11wildcat]

Half of this is discipline, you do it cuz you know you should. The other half is knowing mentally and physically that maybe a brief change of pace is beneficial. Exhaust the discipline route before taking the second.

Make a bargain with yourself, week off from the gym but NO cigs (or weed if that matters). Recuperate. Take a nap. Play video games. Get shit done around the house. Just find an outlet for the time you would’ve been at the gym. If you’re capable, eat “intuitively,” not 8 structured meals a day, not fast food 3x, but eat when you’re hungry and find a balance.

when shit gets bad I take the two steps above (discipline until it’s ineffective, break for a brief period) and it always fixes it.

 

[Mdrock98]

I appreciate you guys for taking time to reply. Its something I have to work on mentally. It’s only a matter of time.

 

[Demondosage]

Find any other hobby besides sitting around and doing self destructive shit. Yesterday for example, I was pissed off and stormed out of the house and went to the car wash and spent about 3 hours on my truck. I didn't need to spend that much time on it, but I knew it was better than being pissed off and taking it out at home. As I was applying the wax to the truck I began thinking about how some Rockstar black rims , a 2-3" suspension lift, and new tires wouldn't look so bad. Don't get me wrong, not that I need to do that, it's just sort of a hobby I thought abt besides just the gym. I thought to myself ,"maybe I can do this thing up exactly the way I want it"

Anyhow, felt better staying busy. And dude, maybe the gym isn't the top priority anymore? Just be mindful that you don't replace it with self destruction, find something more positive. It's very easy to have an all or nothing mentality with it, been there many times myself

 

[Mdrock98]

Find any other hobby besides sitting around and doing self destructive shit. Yesterday for example, I was pissed off and stormed out of the house and went to the car wash and spent about 3 hours on my truck. I didn't need to spend that much time on it, but I knew it was better than being pissed off and taking it out at home. As I was applying the wax to the truck I began thinking about how some Rockstar black rims , a 2-3" suspension lift, and new tires wouldn't look so bad. Don't get me wrong, not that I need to do that, it's just sort of a hobby I thought abt besides just the gym. I thought to myself ,"maybe I can do this thing up exactly the way I want it"

Anyhow, felt better staying busy. And dude, maybe the gym isn't the top priority anymore? Just be mindful that you don't replace it with self destruction, find something more positive. It's very easy to have an all or nothing mentality with it, been there many times myself

That’s exactly what it is. An all or nothing attitude. Thank you.

 

[Rival]

I feel your pain here man. I’m sure we’re not the only ones, it’s human nature.

I’m at constant battle with myself daily it’s obsessive and all or nothing - ongoing for years, even before I got into this lifestyle. I will say this lifestyle is a positive distraction from my inner demons. Finding those distractions is what will keep your head above water. Between that, my wife, and my animals they hold me above water and give me purpose and motivation.

Not a day goes by I question everything, and just want to say fuck it all. There have been times I’ve wanted to quit but somehow muscle through. There are days I debate myself on wanting to sit on the couch and just get stoned all day instead of work. There are days I drink a bottle of whiskey and somehow still manage to get through my day to day just to numb it. I always regret it. Learn from it, and rarely happens now. Find distractions to keep you busy. You could always pm me @Mdrock98 i feel like we got a lot of similarities if you need to chat.

 

[heady muscle]

Its good to take breaks and let your body heal. The zeal will come back quickly

 

[Mdrock98]

I feel your pain here man. I’m sure we’re not the only ones, it’s human nature.

I’m at constant battle with myself daily it’s obsessive and all or nothing - ongoing for years, even before I got into this lifestyle. I will say this lifestyle is a positive distraction from my inner demons. Finding those distractions is what will keep your head above water. Between that, my wife, and my animals they hold me above water and give me purpose and motivation.

Not a day goes by I question everything, and just want to say fuck it all. There have been times I’ve wanted to quit but somehow muscle through. There are days I debate myself on wanting to sit on the couch and just get stoned all day instead of work. There are days I drink a bottle of whiskey and somehow still manage to get through my day to day just to numb it. I always regret it. Learn from it, and rarely happens now. Find distractions to keep you busy. You could always pm me @Mdrock98 i feel like we got a lot of similarities if you need to chat.

100 percent man. Thanks. I will. I have been for so long “all or nothing” when it comes to shit. Then out of nowhere I get this feeling..

Such is life. Thanks

 

[Oldschool]

Don’t overthink it. You just need a break from it all. Like some have said don’t just fall smooth off the wagon(speaking from experience) but just go live a little. Fuck those cigarettes though. Missing the gym for a week or even a month isn’t going to kill you. You will come back hungrier and more motivated than ever after some time off. Relax. It’s all good.

 

[Mdrock98]

Don’t overthink it. You just need a break from it all. Like some have said don’t just fall smooth off the wagon(speaking from experience) but just go live a little. Fuck those cigarettes though. Missing the gym for a week or even a month isn’t going to kill you. You will come back hungrier and more motivated than ever after some time off. Relax. It’s all good.

Thanks man. I needed this.

 

[Silentlemon1011]

I get a serious fuck it attitude with food.
I've been sticking to my calories for so long.
Watching people est crazy good stuff and I crush Protein and a salad for lunch everyday.

Fuck

I hear ya @Mdrock98

I'm doing a bulk next and I dont give a fuck if I get fatter.
Been on point with my nutrition for the better part of 2 years.
I need some fucking cake and shit.

 

[Villain]

I get a serious fuck it attitude with food.
I've been sticking to my calories for so long.
Watching people est crazy good stuff and I crush Protein and a salad for lunch everyday.

Fuck

I hear ya @Mdrock98

I'm doing a bulk next and I dont give a fuck if I get fatter.
Been on point with my nutrition for the better part of 2 years.
I need some fucking cake and shit.

This is me. I get tired of the 6 meals a day and recording my macros. I’m like

 

[notdeadYET]

If we are talking about working out. Honestly? No. My life feels like a house of cards most days. So the gym or running. Its the one constant I need everyday. I rarely take days off. Maybe once a month.

The rest of my life is way more of a struggle. Sole provider, husband, father, demanding job. Thats the shit I want to sometimes say fuck it and walk. But I keep showing up everyday.

And like you said or alluded to, the end is coming for all of us. So I try to do the things I love every single day. Love on my kids, workout, fuck, eat good food, fuck, work hard, fuck.

Keep at it man.

 

[Oldschool]

The rest of my life is way more of a struggle. Sole provider, husband, father, demanding job. Thats the shit I want to sometimes say fuck it and walk.

You are fucked in the head if you would trade in your family before training. You should just leave them now you deadbeat motherfucker.

 

[notdeadYET]

You are fucked in the head if you would trade in your family before training. You should just leave them now you deadbeat motherfucker.

Oh shit. Haha. Definitely didn't mean that the way it came out. See paragraph below in my post - things I love.

My family definitely comes first. Work itself is where shit gets hard.

Thanks for calling me out.

 

[RunTrenFckTens]

Real men know that pleasure comes from not being pleased. That when shit gets tough, they still feed their fucking family.

 

[Mdrock98]

It’s so easy being mediocre. Flabby body, eat whatever, smoke ciggs, drugs, Shitty food.. quick death, disease and the like... even the stoics saw the value in athletic training... sure.. death isn’t something we can control.. but more or so recently it’s been grounds hog day..

 

[notdeadYET]

It’s so easy being mediocre. Flabby body, eat whatever, smoke ciggs, drugs, Shitty food.. quick death, disease and the like... even the stoics saw the value in athletic training... sure.. death isn’t something we can control.. but more or so recently it’s been grounds hog day..

Let me try and redeem myself from my shitty ass post that I cant edit.

You sound depressed man. Not sure if that's true or not. But life does sometimes have that groundhog feel. Lately with this covid shit it seems worse for a lot of people. I would think you'll find more joy sticking with your fitness routine, than going off track for a few months.

 

[Oldschool]

Oh shit. Haha. Definitely didn't mean that the way it came out. See paragraph below in my post - things I love.

My family definitely comes first. Work itself is where shit gets hard.

Thanks for calling me out.

Wasn’t really serious but I have gone through sheer hell raising three step kids plus my other three on one salary. So it’s my “sore spot”. My apologies. I forgot the green emoji.