Recent content by spin11

When I woke up this morning, took my pulse in bed it was 8-9 beats in 10 seconds... When I stood up it was 12-13. Does this mean anything?

Good question, but I'm not sure. I've never really taken a long break from lifting... I will see in another 2 weeks though.

seems crucial man. Right now, it sounds a lil rough, but I'm gonna take some time off. Starting the 26th, I'm done for a bit.

Ok, so... take 2 more weeks off and eat like I normally do?? Should I be doing supps like creatine, etc? I will obviously continue shakes and whatnot. Another thing, I forgot if I mentioned it in my above post, but I sweat a LOT... I mean a lot. I believe this is also a signal of overtraining.

I smoke, occasionally... Maybe a few times a week during the evening... Don't drink a whole lot. I smoke a few cigs (i know i know im quitting) also... Only because of the stress levels, heh, and that probably only makes it worse.

Have any of you overtrained before? I seriously overlooked this problem... Please read if you have the time, and try to help a brotha out. :/ For awhile I've been experiencing a depressed state, unrefreshing sleep, irritability, etc etc. I thought it was just a phase of my life... I went to...