So, quarentine is being a bitch to all of us. For me, I saw it as an opportunity to develop my body since I have a home gym. So, without social requirements, I thought it was the perfect time for a full 6 day program. So, aside for 7days a week of cardio in the ellyptical, I setted a PPLPPL routine for myself, resting on Sundays with abs any other day. First two weeks went awesome but after the third one I was feeling a bit off. So I decided to take a deload week. I went from 6days ppl to 3 days full body, and light yoga on off days. Saturday and Sunday I went for a walk instead of ellyptical since quarantine went lighter in my country. Sunday afternoon I was really rested, ready and excited for starting this week with new energy. Three days in I feel like shit. Both Monday and Tuesday nights I had a bad time getting to sleep (I work out from 8-9:30 PM and go to bed around 11:30, but couldn't get asleep till 2AM-3AM, even tho I wake up at 7 AM without any alarms). Even tho, I wake up feeling well rested, and have energy during the day. I get pumped for workouts, and I still enjoy them and get good numbers. But for my body, things are weird. My neck feels stiff, I get aches and my latest pain has been a pinch in my foot (althought I think it's just from walking outdoors for the first time after a month and a half). My nutrition is in check, no processes food, real ingredients, and consistent macros (40C 30P 30F). Enjoying every meal, 5 times a day, with a pre workout smoothie at 7 and a big nutritious protein packed meal at 10, with a little walking and home chores after it so I don't go to bed feeling full. So here is the thing. I have every variable in check, I have a balanced workout split, proper nutrition and till this last days, 7-8 hours of sleep, never waking up feeling tired. When strength training, I don't feel underperforming. In fact, is when I feel the best, the neck stiffness goes away and I feel great. After that, I unwind, take a shower, diner and all. But I just go to bed, lay down, and twist around for 3 hours before I get asleep, even tho as I said, I still wake at 7 feeling well rested. So, WTF? Has anyone had similar experiences? I'm planing on working out today, and if I have the same problem, take the rest of the week off, getting down to maintenance (I started a 10% surplus on Monday), should I do this, or stop now? Any advice will be really appreciated, and sorry for the long post. STATS: Male, 22yo, 183cm, 72kg, 13%BF. About 1year lifting experience. 2700kcak maintenance, 3000 for bulk
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