Tuesday, September 29, 2009

Perseverance is the hard work you do after you get tired of doing the hard work you already did. ~Newt Gingrich


Today I had a quick shoulder workout but they still burn after one hour and a half. I get weak as my workout flows from each exercise but I have to keep telling myself to push hard. Sometimes I wish I had a personal trainer to yell in my ear or to tell me I'm wimping out. I desperately need to regroup and find some new motivation to get me through the last couple of weeks. At this point, I want to be done with cardio and training and watching what I eat. The hype just isn't there today but had some things happen that really pissed me off with work and scheduling. So I'm not in a very good mood. This not being in a very good mood situation seems to be happening more frequently. I almost feel like I have PMS. I could bite someones head off at the snap of a finger and I have to tackle the grocery store and checkout line later too. Ummmph!! I haven't lost a pound in two weeks, still at 114 but really I am pretty lean and if I didn't lose anymore weight I will probably still be lean enough for the competition. My body fat two weeks ago was about 12% which is normal for stage readiness. I continue to do cardio in the morning on an empty stomach which is easier now than my weight training. My goal weight was 110 but I'm not sure if I'll make it there. My body is really fighting to lose anymore. I figured this would happen around 114 because several years ago when I was dieting and training that's as low as I got and I didn't stay there long. I would teeter between 116-118. That's one reason it's hard to stay motivated. I feel like doing all this cardio is just a waste of time because I'm not seeing the scale fall. I have to remember though, appearance not just numbers is the most important. I do think, though, that my tush is getting smaller and lifting a little more. That is one noticeable difference. I am all about having to see differences and changes but the changes are becoming less visible. For me, it's the big changes that keep me motivated and now that I'm almost near my peak they are becoming less visible. At the beginning and throughout the year I could keep track of my progress with pictures, seeing my muscles grow and the pounds dropping, finding my clothes fit bigger, that I could wear things I hadn't been able to wear for years. Those were exciting times. Now all those things are past and the improvements are now more subtle. I'm already thinking about body parts I need to improve if I am to compete again. Right now, I think I'll leave you with that and take it one day at a time!

1 comment:

Matthew said...

Hey, baby..it's me, posting from the kitchen table. I know you're feeling down and need uplifted. I can't do much, but I'm here.
To the ladies that follow the blog of my wife, Dana. I can solomnley testify that there are few that have made the sacrifices and changes that my wife has. I am the one that sees her schedule juggle work+school+gym+life+diet..you name it. We are counting the days til her debut together. I'll be the one in the stands screaming her name as she goes through her routine. There are ladies who follow my wifes' blog that no doubt, have husbands who are 'fitness inclined' too and the two of you may go to the gym together. Dana goes to the gym alone, unfortunately. Our schedules often clash. To me however, this only shows further determination and inner strength from her.
Dana, head up baby, "front pose and smile". you got this! I know you got this.
I love you
--The Kitchen Table

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