Hello everyone, just wanted to share part of my story and perhaps if others have felt the same and can share their thoughts and what they did. I would appreciate if we can stay on topic.
Some information about myself:
In the younger years i was relatively skinny.
Around 2009 i started going to the gym with not much idea on what i wanted to achieve.
Slowly i found my feet and focused more on bodybuilding (with no desire to compete), emphasis was always on size not being ripped.
At that point in time I had a good job that allowed me to rest most of the day and eat really well.
Drinking was kept to minimum and not too many worries.
This kept going for 3 years and was happy with the results, i was a solid (bigger than average, but also slightly more BF than the althletic ones, i was happy with that)
Now lets wind forward, married, death in the family, a birth or child, started my own business, moved house, invested in my business, wife not working, 10-16hr work days for me (tradesman), pressures of being a father and financially supporting all of us.
The above accumulation and right shoulder injury really sealed the deal for stopping training slowly over 3 months.
After the above, it seems my enthusiasm has dropped and alcohol consumption increased to more than i would like. I have always felt in my life ive had to have hobbies as a way to take my mind off things.
Slowly ive been making steps to ensure i have some time for myself (employing staff, 2nd vehicle for work).
Im now slowly back to a point with injury has healed, balancing work/family time, im now preparing meals again and sticking to a structured plan in regards to sleep, training and eating.
I imagine there are others in this situation that have had things above happen, and perhaps taken a break, any tips on how to manage time? Eating well? Alcohol consumption avoiding that?
My wife says im selfish, i tend to be a perfectionist and some things i do can be considered selfish, but for me if i dont get personal time, i tend to get really pissed off quite quickly. I need time for my mind to not worry about day to day.
I constantly set goals, short and long term for financials, business and life.
Thank you
Some information about myself:
In the younger years i was relatively skinny.
Around 2009 i started going to the gym with not much idea on what i wanted to achieve.
Slowly i found my feet and focused more on bodybuilding (with no desire to compete), emphasis was always on size not being ripped.
At that point in time I had a good job that allowed me to rest most of the day and eat really well.
Drinking was kept to minimum and not too many worries.
This kept going for 3 years and was happy with the results, i was a solid (bigger than average, but also slightly more BF than the althletic ones, i was happy with that)
Now lets wind forward, married, death in the family, a birth or child, started my own business, moved house, invested in my business, wife not working, 10-16hr work days for me (tradesman), pressures of being a father and financially supporting all of us.
The above accumulation and right shoulder injury really sealed the deal for stopping training slowly over 3 months.
After the above, it seems my enthusiasm has dropped and alcohol consumption increased to more than i would like. I have always felt in my life ive had to have hobbies as a way to take my mind off things.
Slowly ive been making steps to ensure i have some time for myself (employing staff, 2nd vehicle for work).
Im now slowly back to a point with injury has healed, balancing work/family time, im now preparing meals again and sticking to a structured plan in regards to sleep, training and eating.
I imagine there are others in this situation that have had things above happen, and perhaps taken a break, any tips on how to manage time? Eating well? Alcohol consumption avoiding that?
My wife says im selfish, i tend to be a perfectionist and some things i do can be considered selfish, but for me if i dont get personal time, i tend to get really pissed off quite quickly. I need time for my mind to not worry about day to day.
I constantly set goals, short and long term for financials, business and life.
Thank you
