vary true X. I work out with my brother. We both call eachother names and make the other get back on track if we are wussing out or showing signs of wear. Sometimes both of us are hurting from 1 thing or another, and we are just doing workouts, not saying anything, just adding on weights.

Some recommendations on keeping the intensity...

set goals, challenge yourself.

write down your goals, and definately write down your workouts. How much were you using 6mos ago, 1 yr?

Myself. I have a mg cover that I want to look like. I see it, and get on the bench, and put up my set while I think of the muscles working.

There are patches of decreased motivation, and there is nothing wrong with that. Just pick yourself back up and get back on track.

Also, remember that rest is needed. After working out for a few weeks. Take a week off. Your body needs it. So dont beat yourself up for sitting around for a week, tell yourself your body needed the rest, and you will feel much better in the gym.