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Title: Stress
Post by: Eyeball Chambers on February 01, 2006, 06:33:45 AM: Can anyone tell me, does stress hurt gains really bad? Also, whats a good way to relax more? Lately I have been really stressed about things that shouldnt even matter. :P Kinda affecting my training a little I think.
Thanks
Title: Re: Stress
Post by: Jr. Yates on February 01, 2006, 12:24:13 PM: id say its all mental.
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Post by: NoCalBbEr on February 02, 2006, 03:07:52 PM: you need some stress to grow. but too much of anything is bad. find like a hobbie or something to relaz you
Title: Re: Stress
Post by: Arnold jr on February 02, 2006, 03:28:43 PM: Quote from: Benfun7 on February 01, 2006, 06:33:45 AM
Can anyone tell me, does stress hurt gains really bad? Also, whats a good way to relax more? Lately I have been really stressed about things that shouldnt even matter. :P Kinda affecting my training a little I think.
Thanks

Yes it can affect your training. If you're really stressed it can hinder your ability to focus while your training, it can affect your sleep, and for some it can produce bad nutritional habits.

Whatever is stressing you, if possible, cut it out of your life immediately. If that is not a possibility then just do the best you can with it, and try to understand and come to grips with the fact that while some things do need your up most attention, stressing over them is in no means something that will help you or those around you.

The stress free lifestyle, it's the only way to live.
Title: Re: Stress
Post by: Eyeball Chambers on February 02, 2006, 06:42:57 PM: I think every thing is getting good again. Thanks for the info. ;D
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Post by: Arnold jr on February 04, 2006, 11:37:56 PM: You mean to say that in 24hr you have changed your whole life ::)
Title: Re: Stress
Post by: Eyeball Chambers on February 05, 2006, 06:19:20 AM: Nooo, haha. Its just um things are looking up now. :D
Title: Re: Stress
Post by: GET_BIGGER on February 08, 2006, 07:56:35 AM: Stress has a big affect on your gains, more than most people realize. Stress effects your cortisol levels, increasing your catabolic state (body feeds off of your muscle). It also affects your deiting, it plays a significant role. Get it out of your life as much as possible.
Title: Re: Stress
Post by: Tailz on February 09, 2006, 01:31:03 PM: Lifting weights is my anti-stress :P
Title: Re: Stress
Post by: BigIronMike25 on February 10, 2006, 06:57:02 AM: Quote from: Tailz on February 09, 2006, 01:31:03 PM
Lifting weights is my anti-stress :P

EXACTLY ... i lift just as much for my damn mental health as i do to look good....its a huge stress releaser / reliever....its pretty damn hard to be worried about work, money, school, relationships or whatever when youre tryin to move heavyass weight....i think i would be an extremely irritable unpleasant person if i couldnt lift!
Title: Re: Stress
Post by: Brooks on February 10, 2006, 12:50:05 PM: I agree, if I'm having a bad day or stressed an intense workout will change my mood for the better every time.
Title: Re: Stress
Post by: Sculpter on February 13, 2006, 08:29:41 PM: Totally agree w/GET_BIGGER on this one!You get yourself stressed out & there goes the anabolic state you want & need so badly to grow.