why did i lose everything?

newbie06 · 11-08-2006, 03:54 AM

ok well im stumped ive been working out forabout 6 months and i was gaining some size but like a few months ago my eworkout isnt like it was when i started i get too tired after work and i cant work out before work. i was takeing no explode and muscle milk and i like the gains but ive been off it for a lil over a month now and it seems like i lost everything. seems like all my gains in my chest went to my gut and i look like i did from day 1 i duno what im doing or did wrong but im trying to correct it all the hard work for nothing!!!

**DarkFalcon** · 11-08-2006, 04:00 AM

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Originally Posted by newbie06

ok well im stumped ive been working out forabout 6 months and i was gaining some size but like a few months ago my eworkout isnt like it was when i started i get too tired after work and i cant work out before work. i was takeing no explode and muscle milk and i like the gains but ive been off it for a lil over a month now and it seems like i lost everything. seems like all my gains in my chest went to my gut and i look like i did from day 1 i duno what im doing or did wrong but im trying to correct it all the hard work for nothing!!!

The hard work isn't for nothing because any gains you made in the past are much easier to get back through the wonder of muscle memory. There are usually two main reasons for your training to fall flat like it has. Overtraining and diet. Most people fail because they don't realize just how vital a good diet is. They think ah it's good enough as long as I work hard in the gym I'll be fine. Anywya give me more details on your routine and diet and I'm sure we can correct the problems.

**Succio** · 11-08-2006, 04:02 AM

could be diet, lack of sleep, overtraining, sticking with the same workout program.

give us more details

DJohnson · 11-08-2006, 05:46 AM

It's diet!

**Jayhawkk** · 11-08-2006, 08:51 AM

If your gut is getting bigger then it's your diet. As far as how you feel that could also be blamed on diet and a second cause is usually training. You'll need to post a lot more detail. I'm afraid supps will not take the place of crappy eating and training unless you're a genetic monster.

**skelooth** · 11-08-2006, 12:52 PM

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seems like all my gains in my chest went to my gut and i look like i did from day 1 i duno what im doing or did wrong but im trying to correct it all the hard work for nothing!!!

It could also be in your head bro

Not trying to be mean, but it's common. Remember that you see yourself in the mirror every day coupled with the fact that change does not come over night.

navarone · 11-08-2006, 03:40 PM

im gunna have to agree with the majority and say its diet. Lack of a good diet can kill u faster in the gym then ne thing.

I like skel's point too about it being in your "head". I know sometimes i look at myself.. and im sure everyone else goes through this, and you just feel like your not growing/getting any bigger. Seems like your not advancing or anything.

Are you keeping a workout log/diary/journal? Take a look at your stats and see if your numbers are increasing/decreasing.
Your body/numbers wont lie.
So just post more up, like DF said, what does your workout/diet look like?

**madman911** · 11-08-2006, 04:39 PM

You were using muscle milk and you stopped. I'm guessing that you didn't replace the cals you used to get from the MM with another food source and as a result you started losing weight. MM is calorie dense... how many servings per day did you use when you were on it?

**Ikaika** · 11-08-2006, 06:27 PM

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Originally Posted by newbie06

ok well im stumped ive been working out forabout 6 months and i was gaining some size but like a few months ago my eworkout isnt like it was when i started i get too tired after work and i cant work out before work. i was takeing no explode and muscle milk and i like the gains but ive been off it for a lil over a month now and it seems like i lost everything. seems like all my gains in my chest went to my gut and i look like i did from day 1 i duno what im doing or did wrong but im trying to correct it all the hard work for nothing!!!

the problem clearly is lack of punctuation.

(kidding)

I expect everyone else is correct. Without a little bit more info about your training, diet, etc. its gonna be really hard to get a good idea of how to remedy your situation.

**builtbeast** · 11-09-2006, 08:03 AM

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Originally Posted by newbie06

ok well im stumped ive been working out forabout 6 months and i was gaining some size but like a few months ago my eworkout isnt like it was when i started i get too tired after work and i cant work out before work. i was takeing no explode and muscle milk and i like the gains but ive been off it for a lil over a month now and it seems like i lost everything. seems like all my gains in my chest went to my gut and i look like i did from day 1 i duno what im doing or did wrong but im trying to correct it all the hard work for nothing!!!

What is your training like since "like a few months ago"?

If you're not training as intensely or on a regular routine, and not eating as well, you will lose some of your gains. Hard to tell though without knowing your diet, split and weight/bf.

DJohnson · 11-09-2006, 02:26 PM

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Originally Posted by madman911

You were using muscle milk and you stopped. I'm guessing that you didn't replace the cals you used to get from the MM with another food source and as a result you started losing weight. MM is calorie dense... how many servings per day did you use when you were on it?

Very good point, I bet that is exactly it.

Cookie Dough · 11-09-2006, 03:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Succio

could be diet, lack of sleep, overtraining, sticking with the same workout program.

give us more details

I agree completely overtraining or sticking with same program to oint body gets used to it .
I rather eat junk if I had to than overtrain . I can still make real gains with junk but not overtraining,

11-08-2006, 03:54 AM	#1
newbie06 New Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: cali Posts: 7 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 0	why did i lose everything? ok well im stumped ive been working out forabout 6 months and i was gaining some size but like a few months ago my eworkout isnt like it was when i started i get too tired after work and i cant work out before work. i was takeing no explode and muscle milk and i like the gains but ive been off it for a lil over a month now and it seems like i lost everything. seems like all my gains in my chest went to my gut and i look like i did from day 1 i duno what im doing or did wrong but im trying to correct it all the hard work for nothing!!!

11-08-2006, 04:02 AM	#3
Succio IronMass Sponsor Join Date: May 2006 Location: beastville Posts: 1,938 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 95	could be diet, lack of sleep, overtraining, sticking with the same workout program. give us more details __________________ SUPPLEMENTS.NET REP

11-08-2006, 05:46 AM	#4
DJohnson IMPC Contestant Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 964 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 44	It's diet! __________________ Age: 21 Height: 5'10.5" Mar, 2001: 135lbs @ ~14% Nov, 2004: 245lbs @ ~40% Feb, 2006: 188lbs @ 20.1% - Hydrostatic Tested Dec, 2006: 168lbs @ 5.5% - 7 Point Caliper Tested BULKING FOR A LONG TIME NOW Long Term Goal: Over 200lbs @ 8%

11-08-2006, 08:51 AM	#5
Jayhawkk Nutraplanet Rep Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 1,113 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 44	If your gut is getting bigger then it's your diet. As far as how you feel that could also be blamed on diet and a second cause is usually training. You'll need to post a lot more detail. I'm afraid supps will not take the place of crappy eating and training unless you're a genetic monster. __________________ Nutraplanet.com for all your supplement needs! ------------------------------ Hangin's too good for 'em! BURNIN'S too good for 'em! They should be ripped into itsy-bitsy little pieces and BURIED ALIVE!

11-08-2006, 03:40 PM	#7
navarone Pro Stature Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 931 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 49	im gunna have to agree with the majority and say its diet. Lack of a good diet can kill u faster in the gym then ne thing. I like skel's point too about it being in your "head". I know sometimes i look at myself.. and im sure everyone else goes through this, and you just feel like your not growing/getting any bigger. Seems like your not advancing or anything. Are you keeping a workout log/diary/journal? Take a look at your stats and see if your numbers are increasing/decreasing. Your body/numbers wont lie. So just post more up, like DF said, what does your workout/diet look like? __________________ Obsessed is a word the lazy use to describe the dedicated Stats: Weight: Between 200-205 depending on the day Bench: 265X5 atm. Squat: 360X5 atm.. Higest Ever 435 Deadlift: 420X3 Waist: 34 Arms: 17.5 cold . Pics Finally! http://www.ironmass.com/f16/nav-s-1-...ulk-12947.html

11-08-2006, 04:39 PM	#8
madman911 Metamorphosizing Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Boston Area Posts: 1,525 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 60	You were using muscle milk and you stopped. I'm guessing that you didn't replace the cals you used to get from the MM with another food source and as a result you started losing weight. MM is calorie dense... how many servings per day did you use when you were on it? __________________ Millennium Sport Technologies Sponsored Athlete http://www.millenniumsport.net IMPC 2006 Novice Division Champ IMPC 2007 Open Division Champ Never underestimate the power of the bandana.

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