This is maybe nothing of interrest, but I really need help to get started again after a half year of not training (shoulder problems) ! Does anyone know a nutrition that really works, so I can drag my lazy ass down to the gym again? Or do someone have any free tips on what to motivate my self again, cous I am deep and under

Many thanks

It's really hard to give advice for such a generic problem... other than eating right, keeping a regular sleep schedule should help.

Lots of caffeine
put down the blunt
listen to some upbeat music
Have sex with someone of the opposite sex
stop looking at yourself in the mirror
take up a sport
Buy Kanye West's new CD
Just do it!

Motavation comes from deep within. You either have it or you don't.

Just get out to the gym man! For some people showing up is half the battle. Besides, once you go a couple of times you'll get back into it. I find it addictive, especially once you see results.

Just like me to try to find the easy way out... Are you getting your vitamins? Your B Vitamins (especially B12) are very important for people lacking energy and also lifts your mood. If you think your problem is nutrition related go get some B vitamins specifically look for B12. Take it everyday and soon you'll feel like this

I usually find that the actual act of going to the gym makes me feel a lot better about getting out and doing it. Set aside a time that you have to go by or we'll all hate you for it

Seriously, though, force yourself to go for the first couple weeks. Give yourself a certain time that you have nothing else going on so you have nothing else to do but go to the gym and bust your balls. You could also try getting someone else to go with you, especially a buddy that trains regularly.

Looking at some pics of timea majarova always gets me in the mood, er, i mean, yeah, whatever.

I totally agree with using music to motivate yourself. For me I make a mix of pissed off music on my MP3 player and go at it.

Also I found that an important part of getting back into a routine is setting good goals. Here is an excerp from a slide from a lecture I did on goal setting:

Write your specific goals.
If it’s not in writing, it’s not a goal.
If it’s not specific, it’s not a goal.
Start with short-term goals.
Once you achieve a short-term goal, then set another.
Don’t over focus on the long-term end result.
Make a commitment to your goals.
Set your goals to alleviate frustration, not to create it.
Realized that goals must be adjusted as you go, growth takes unexpected turns.
Review your goals daily to keep yourself on track.

The lecture was for a nutritional class, but it can be applied universaly. The important part is to set achievable short term goals and think of each of them as steps in a progression. Don't get caught up in focus on the long term goals. Keeping a training log can also help with progression.

Good luck.

I might suggest a few alturnative reasons for your "dull-drums":

1) Are you sleep deprived? Are you getting your 7-10 hours a night or are you on the 3 hrs and a nap during lunch (like most of my college students are)? Or do wake-up to your own snoring often, indicating potential sleep apnea?

2) Are you sick, suffering from a low-grade infection your unaware of? Sinitius, for example, can be virtually undetected in many cases, but you are constantly fighting a low grade infection--it just wares you down.

3) Are you depressed? Does you job, life, relationsjip(s), etc. suck? Leathary is a primary symptom of low grade depression (I know, I had it for about 7 years).

Maybe the issue is simply motovation, in which case the previous suggestions will prove helpful I'm sure. But if they don't, maybe you should look into a medical reason.

Either way...NEVER GIVE UP!

"Getting a pump is like having an orgasm" The Oak

This quote is quite true, however it's quite disgusting when you think about how many men are traiing in your gym the same time you are.

Anyways, after the first few weeks, it's habit. Just be a mna and don't make excuses to not go to the gym and train. I also find a good warm up helps get me more motivated to lift hard/heavy.
Good luck, and don't be a pussy.

Bump on sphlonged... it also takes patience, and a lot of it.

hey man....i know what ur going thru, i had to take 11 weeks off do: Torn rotator cuff, Torn Labrum Muscle, and ripped all the bumpers off the joint...the recovery was supposed to be 22 weeks, but i busted my ass and did it in 11...all you gotta do is like everyone said, stay motivated, go, ull see results, and like it...my motivation is to do better in sports, and attract girls lol...heres a tip i learned tho, once you skip one day, youll never go back...so just go every day, and youll have no problems...

My personal suggestion, don't worry about getting back into a perfect routine right away. Take a week and at least get to the gym...that's the biggest part. For me, I don't worry about watching what I eat. That seems to take a TON of pressure off of me during that first week. Once you get going again that addictive need to workout will start kicking in, then you can start focusing on your diet.

And I totally agree with everybody with replies regarding music. It's a must have for me. Get something that lites a fire under your ass and take it with you.

If you need an energy boost....try taking the Vasopro Ephedra HCL with a Caffeine tab. It's a cheap and effective stack.