Taking a week off weight lifting

**DCI** · 02-19-2010, 04:28 PM

Every once in a while I think it's a good idea to take a week off. I was drained mentally and physically from work a combo of other things. Thinking I was close to loosing my job etc. But got reassurance there during the week that all is good. But hat does everyone else feel? I wasn't in the mood for lifting this week and now I can't wait to get back in there and bang out the weight does anyone else feel like that sometimes or am I on my own.

**LiftedDuramax2007** · 02-19-2010, 04:33 PM

I think I feel more depressed if I dont get in the gym and work out my agression lol

**DCI** · 02-19-2010, 04:43 PM

Ahh I know what you mean normally I am the same man. But just needed it too clear my head and to relax. I was way too tired to be honest. Esp when I do over 60 hour week with 2k miles driving.

**jbran23** · 02-19-2010, 04:49 PM

Originally Posted by Damien_C

Every once in a while I think it's a good idea to take a week off. I was drained mentally and physically from work a combo of other things. Thinking I was close to loosing my job etc. But got reassurance there during the week that all is good. But hat does everyone else feel? I wasn't in the mood for lifting this week and now I can't wait to get back in there and bang out the weight does anyone else feel like that sometimes or am I on my own.

I like to take a week off every 3 months or so but only if my body feels like it needs it. One thing I noticed about myself is that I must try very hard during that week to continue to eat right because it seems lke if Im not going to the gym, I lose my drive to eat good. Not to hijack but anyone else have a hard time with that too?

**DCI** · 02-19-2010, 04:53 PM

Originally Posted by jbran23

I like to take a week off every 3 months or so but only if my body feels like it needs it. One thing I noticed about myself is that I must try very hard during that week to continue to eat right because it seems lke if Im not going to the gym, I lose my drive to eat good. Not to hijack but anyone else have a hard time with that too?

That's exactly what I was feeling to be honest. My body was just telling me to relax and I need the time off. Emm I still eat but not a 100% as I would when I would be training. It's about 90% good.

**Nooomoto** · 02-19-2010, 04:56 PM

As soon as rugby season is over I'm going to take a week off, before I start my next cycle.

**DCI** · 02-19-2010, 05:00 PM

You play rugby in the US? Good man that's a proper mans sport incomparison to the american football ye have.

**Older lifter** · 02-19-2010, 10:12 PM

I feel the same, i just get to a point when i feel the body needs a bit more of a rest, usually about every 3 months, and have some of the same problems, during time off i also have to really force in the food, guess i work on habit, gym/eat etc

**laduem88** · 02-19-2010, 10:55 PM

i dont think i could do it...3 days maybe lol 7 days...not a chance

**stack_it** · 02-20-2010, 01:04 AM

I'm taking this week off too. Doing some renovations around the house so not really getting to relax.

**DCI** · 02-21-2010, 01:21 PM

Ya I think it made massive difference to me now. well happy that I took the time off now

well reccomended.

**illaJ** · 02-21-2010, 01:43 PM

Originally Posted by LiftedDuramax2007

I think I feel more depressed if I dont get in the gym and work out my agression lol

agreed, even like 4 days i feel like a bag of shit haha

**Nooomoto** · 02-22-2010, 10:08 AM

Originally Posted by Damien_C

You play rugby in the US? Good man that's a proper mans sport incomparison to the american football ye have.

I certainly do. Last match is on March 6th...thank God. I'm tired. We've had a match almost every weekend since August..I'm tired and sore.

**calgarian** · 02-22-2010, 10:31 AM

Originally Posted by stack_it;50***51

I'm taking this week off too. Doing some renovations around the house so not really getting to relax.

thats y u r a fat ass.....and yes i am one sxy mofo

on a serious note I feel depressed and angry if I dont sepend time working out. I take one day off and still I manage to do 30 minutes cardio in it. For me excersice is the line b/w sanity for me I am pretty sure I will go insane If I dont do my excersice.