I need to figure a new schedule. I was laid off of work 2 weeks ago. I'm used to waking up at 5:00 am and starting with my first meal. Now that I'm sleeping in till 8:30 I'm finding it hard to hit my calorie goal (bulking). As far as training it's become such a habit over the years I just do it. Doesn't matter how I feel I just go in and do it.

Counting calories and macros is an absolute must for me. Ive been doing it since i started at 130lbs. When i started i thought I was eating alot until i counted, and still to this day I have to count my calories my protein, carbs and fat daily and if i dont ill stop making progress. Some people think its crazy or a pain in the ass but I got used to it real quick. And now that I eat the same thing pretty much everyday I can make small changes like add more healthy fats, or switch a meal with complex carbs to faster acting carbs and see exactly what it does to my body. Same thing with my workouts, Im that guy in the gym with a book who writes down every exercise, set and number of reps. ill never remember from last weeks workout how many reps i got or how much weight i got on my 4th exercise and 3rd set. By doing this I know exactly how much weight i put up for how many reps the last week so I can know what I need to beat this week. I seem to stall if I dont do this. And last taking pictures every few weeks as well as measurements so if a month as passed and I havent made any improvements at all size wise on a certain body part i know its time to think and come up with a new plan. I'm meticulous with all this record keeping. It works for me and its become second nature. Its not a hassle for me.

Thats what keeps me progressing every day week month etc, what keeps my going is first my love for the gym an this lifestyle and second my end goal. I always set short term goals (month) then like 3 month goals, a goal for the year and my longterm goal. Setting goals are key for me.