Balancing Lifting and Going Out

coloredzebra · 2017-11-03T02:42:07+00:00

IMO, as long as you're studying for at least two hours a day, and allocating one hour for the gym, the rest of your day is practically free.

That's 3/16 hours, given 8 hours for rest/sleep.

Being tired is a mindset, the body can do impeccable things if you have the drive. It's all about balance. You have the break down, just don't place your own limits to what you can do, until you have tried.

Also, check your macros, this may be affecting your energy levels throughout the day, play with your diet, research more energy boosting foods, etc.

I do notice, you have no time allocated for yourself, in terms of real relaxation. Yes, self-improvement is great, but that too needs balance. You can play video games, veg out, Meditate? Go for a walk etc. Whatever suits you.

-HeartOfDark- · 2017-11-03T04:05:37+00:00

Therefore, ive dedicated 3 days a week working out (bench, squats, deadlift, t-row, overhead press) and 3 nights a week going out.

Good start. Keep it up, add accessory lifts if you don't do them already, and when you're ready add a 4th day. MT/Rest/TF/Weekend Off is good.

On to the creatine. If you take creatine while drinking you can do some real damage. You need to stay hydrated and alcohol is a diuretic (it dehydrates you) so taking it while drinking a lot isn't a good idea.

While you should enjoy college and socialize, you need to tone it down if you want to get in amazing shape. Stay under your calorie limit for the day if possible, or do cardio during that day if you know you're going to drink. A system I use is 30 minutes of jogging earns me two drinks. So if I eat 600 calories under my TDEE and do 30 minutes on the treadmill I can have 4 drinks and know that it's not going to fuck up my diet. You might want to consider doing something like that.

Terdmuffin · 2017-11-03T14:34:05+00:00

You have 30 hours/week allocated for study. That seems very excessive for most weeks, especially if you are attending class and paying attention.

tempjewman · 2017-11-03T05:52:54+00:00

Be honest. How committed have you been on that schedule? It seems too optimistic. You need time to relax.

I remember creating sheets similar to this. The most enjoyable part was creating it. I'd follow it for a bit but inevitably stop because of lots of unaccounted variables during college life. Nearly burned out too. I've reflected on it enough to realize I didn't balance out my courses and struggled unnecessarily, which really hurt my mental state.

If you feel lacking on the social side, rather than going out aimlessly and wasting cash, join a club. Clubs will provide the social element, while also giving you the opportunity to learn something different, which will round you out more.

Continue prioritizing studying and working out though. Studying hard, in the right subject, pays off very well. Working out will stay with you for life if you want to live well. Make sure you're doing things properly while young.

thatboyjeff · 2017-11-03T06:32:40+00:00

I think you should stop giving a fuck what other people think.

I used to be in your boat, but I stopped drinking (heavily and pretty much altogether) because I've got better shit to do.

It takes 1 hour and 15 minutes a day to get a real good, solid workout.

What do work really hard at? School? Picking up women? Lifting and dieting is no different. Whats more important to you? You make time.

LBEB80 · 2017-11-03T11:03:41+00:00

Workout in the morning.

Title	Balancing Lifting and Going Out
Author	JukeLuke
Upvotes	5
Comments	17
Date	November 3, 2017 2:36 AM UTC (8 years ago)
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