Again…
I’ve been saying it for a couple of weeks now, but it still says the same. I am in a slump. I don’t know if its all the stress from my love life, or what, but the fact remains, I can’t seem to get my immaculate eating back on track. I used to be so clean, and regimented. Now I find myself eating french fries and garbage of that nature. I have never had a problem with food, so I don’t really know what’s going on. I still go to the gym, but cardio has 0 appeal. I work, but just not as hard as I know I could. I am planning a move to Ohio right now, I am trying to lock down a job, started a new relationship that already hasn’t worked out, I am STRESSED! I always thought that I would be stronger than what life dealt me, but I can’t find the focus that I once had. It amazes me. I know how quickly my body responds, how the fat falls off, how the weights pile on to that bar, but I am a lost BB soul. Can anyone help?
June 1, 2007 at 7:49 am
I’m telling you, those foods are pure evil: they lay in wait for a lack in security and then they pounce……Dang and hellfire….you evil fried carb / fat laced foods!!!!….I just wrote about my last seven weeks of leaning out in my blog today…maybe you can find a tiny bit of inspiration in the words somewhere? Either way, know that I’m rooting for you, and understand your frustrations!
June 1, 2007 at 8:03 am
Don’t dispair!! Everyone goes through this…even the pros! I was reading an interview with Jack LaLayne (I hope I spelled that right) and as fit and dedicated as he is he said that there are lots of days that he feels like throwing his alarm against the wall and turning over and going back to bed….somehow though he forces himself out of bed and starts another day of healthy living. If one of the authors of the fitness movement such as himself has off times how can us mere mortals hope to escape it. Find that one thing that motivates you and hang on to that and know that there are others out there pulling for you cause we have all been there.
June 1, 2007 at 8:03 am
I feel ya on relationships affecting diet—but diet alleviates STRESS!! And so does exercise. You will feel so much better if you put your all into it. I find it helpful if I talk about fitness a lot with friends…it gets me motivated. Don’t forget about endorphines–those are a life-saver. If your relationship is waning, at least don’t let your health wane!!
June 1, 2007 at 8:03 am
Hey Constance, I know how you’re feeling. 2006 was the probably worst year ever! Financial hardship, my back in constant pain and gained over 70 unwanted pounds….depressed about not being able to workout and piling on fat due to unable to workout. A lose-lose situation. One must always take small steps and evaluate where one is. You have achieved so much so far…everyday brings a different battle. Cardio time is to strategicly plan the attack on all things. Weight training is to see the progresses you have made. Good luck and stay in there!
June 3, 2007 at 10:43 am
As they say when it rains, it not only pours its a disaster! I can understand what you are going through, as soon as one part of your life breaks down it feels like everything breaks down with it. My advice to u is to keep going to the gym no matter how down u feel because at the gym its an environment YOU CAN CONTROL!..Just do one thing at time and things should start falling back into place..Meanwhile Ill keep u in my prays and hope everything works out for you..Good luck and take care.
June 3, 2007 at 11:27 am
Time after time when we get addicted to this life, and we sometimes go over and beyond our own goals. We want to do more and want more, (more is better syndrome). But we always have to realize key important factors.
The body needs time to heal and repair itself from the rigorous cycle it has just gone through.
We need to stay focus, but in the realm of all things, you need to alot yourselves a “me” time. Schedule a time with family, eat certain food and go out and do activities. There has to be a break somewheres. When you are scheduling your week, you need to alot a cheat food, but with that being said, this is how I do it: in my carb intake being at 30-85 grams, peanut butter (2 tbsp) is factored into that amount to reach my desired carb intake for that day. No more withdrawals or excessive cravings. I still maintaining my goals and getting my “rewards’ also.
Too many times, I see people quitting the working out and “diet” because it takes great discipline and will to change your lifestyle to something different. Pizzas just don’t disappear, it becomes a greater temptation. What do you do? Eliminate it all, and then in the wee hours of the night, you go out and eat a large pizza by yourself instead you should “reward” your goals you have met with a slice, just so the mind, and stomach can release the pizza temptation?!
We can’t overdo it! That’s is a broad statement. That applies to all areas of bodybuilding. We have to ensure all areas are being met and go from there. “ADJUST and READJUST” if needed.
For those who are just starting, don’t get frustrated after a week and you don’t see any difference. I always say, it takes at least 4-6 weeks to see changes.
Plateaus will come and go, you really have to shock the body! You have to change workout routines, cardio routines, sometimes different time of the day when you workout, just to keep the body from getting into the state of normality.
You are the only one that can make a difference in yourself. If the mind is willing, the body will have to just do it……….you control your outcome. Good Luck!
June 4, 2007 at 12:31 pm
I hear ya girl! One thing that works for me, is making all of my food for the day and bringing it in a cooler. that way, when I am tempted, I know I have food that I can eat with me. I also try not to bring any "cheat" foods into my house. That way even if I look, I will find nothing! Consider this. Everytime I eat something, I ask myself " will eating this food, or consuming this beverage help me meet my fitness goals?". If the answer is no, you better just throw the damn thing in the trash!
June 4, 2007 at 1:52 pm
Wow, sorry I missed this post. Everyone here has said it all. I just wanted to let you know I’m here behind you as well and wish you well in getting back to some consistancy. I know right now is a hard time so I hope that move comes and goes and life gets back to some kind of order.