02-10-2018, 02:36 AM
(02-10-2018, 12:36 AM)Scott Stevenson Wrote: I'll simply here as I think the issue boils down a lack of motivation.
The solution then is to find something that motivates you.
So, there are a couple things to consider:
Are the "Newbies" in the gym the issue (this can be legit) or an excuse?...
What is your long term goal here as far as gaining muscle?... Are you sabotaging yourself by letting this (small?) amount of fat gain keep you from gaining the muscle you ultimately want?...
You may be having some cognitive dissonance here in that you want to body cut body fat, and thus sacrifice muscle gain, but also gain more muscle (as you have some goal in mind that you've maybe not made concrete).
I'd set out your yearly long term goal and consider where this cut fits in?... You can even do the dreaded 5year goal, too - how much muscle do you want?...
Maybe, assuming you're in the N. hemisphere, doing another gaining-oriented blast woudl be best and then cutting down during the warmer months would make more sense in terms
-Long term goal
-Time of year: Clothing you'd be wearing and effect of appetite on heat
-New Year's resolutions would be out of the gym.
-S
Absolutely love this answer! Pretty much had this situation myself and it came down to a lack of motivation and I asked myself the questions that Scott listed (as well as a few others), and it got me back on the right track
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