Tom1234

I've had to take two weeks off from my usual diet and havnt been to a gym once because I went on holiday but I feel like I have lost muscle mass. Thinking it might be just psychological lol but going gym tomorrow to see if I have lost any strength?

With 2 weeks off will I have lost much muscle mass in reality?

Thanks for your comments

86 Kgs 6'2
Bench 100 Kgs
Squat 130 Kgs
Deadlift 130 Kgs

jwalk127

physiologically speaking you havent lost muscle mass, but with two weeks off you may feel a little weaker. You never know tho, cuz sumtimes a week or two off allow the body to recover so u may feel rested and stronger!

ArnoldsProtege

If I ever miss that length of time, I always come back to the gym feeling weaker. The good news, is that muscle has amazing memory. since u havent missed a signifigant amount of time, u should be back to full speed within 1-3 workouts. For me though, I definitely notice a (minimal) loss in strength.

Age:19
Height: 5'11
Weight: 190 lbs

KentDog

I don't think two weeks off will have any impact on your muscle mass unless your diet has been really poor (i.e. not eating enough).

Biggly

2 weeks is nothing. Don't worry about it.

I've skipped training for 4 weeks before and still come back and lifted where I left off. As Kent said, your diet is more crucial than a couple of weeks - did you skip eating properly too? If so you'll notice a difference but generally 2 weeks is just generous recovery time.


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zombul

Yeah the body should forgive you for 2 weeks.Youll be back to full swing almost immaediately.

VanessaNicole

Second what everyone said. Actually a few studies I've read suggest that it takes six weeks before you'd start to see any measurable muscle loss. Assuming you're not starving.

However, there is a significant drop in neuromuscular impulse conduction, and thus in strength.

Luckily, it comes back within a few workouts. So get back in the gym and don't worry about it. You'll be back where you were in a week.

The more
The marble wastes,
The more the statue grows.

Michelangelo