I feel like a lazy ass!

[MMASTAR]

Hey guys, well i havn't been training MMA for about a month now due to some changes in my life, im still trying to come to terms with that part of my life being over. I am also a classic over trainer at the gym, so i tarted a new program written by jim weindler. Its the 5 3 1 program. It only takes me about 45 minutes, 4 times a week. So in the last month i went from training 16 hours a week to just 3 hours a week. At first it was nice to catch up on sleep but now i just feel like a lazy ass. So much free time compared to before. I still work more than full time hours but i did before to. It is ok to be on a program like this right? I feel like i should go to the gym and just lift for hours... i just need some reaffirmation that our muscles grow at home and not in the gym. Please tell me im not lazy!!

[marino]

MMA you sound like me lol. I used to do the same thing I never started growing until I slowed down. Be patient I know how hard it is I've been there before.

CCH once again solid advice bro

[Durk]

Why did you quite the MMA? Was it because you werent meeting your bodybuilding goals? I am the exact opposite. I quite lifting in order to meet my boxing MT goals.

[MMASTAR]

It was because my 5 yr old asked me to so we could spend more time together... that was very hard to hear... twice... i could still train a little bit but not enough that my coach would let me fight.. and im a 100% or not at all kinda guy...i still ask him if i can train one more time to fight and he gets pouty and tells me he likes spending time together.. i guess its time to be a father and not a fighter... hard to accept i love mma..

[MMASTAR]

there is kids programs where i lift but not where i train mma.. and i train for up to 3 hours at a time.. i have to put being a father first i think..

[cog]

there is kids programs where i lift but not where i train mma.. and i train for up to 3 hours at a time.. i have to put being a father first i think..

Yes,a father first.

[PdH]

Just to re-affirm your original question....yes, rest is essential for growth. I'd sleep 12 hours a day if I could for the extra growth and recovery. :)

[Ritch]

You might have to change your name...

[MMASTAR]

to rockstar??....lol

[Ritch]

Gonna have to think about this one Mr Star...