We work hard here
I would like to give props to all the hard working people here today. (Its my non training day, but I did do cardio). There are so many great people on this site and I really am greatful to be here. I try to pass on everything i HAVE LEARNED THROUGH TRIAL AND ERROR and what works and doesnt work. As a single mom who works full time I do have to say I come from the bottom of the success level. A few years ago I couldnt even look people in the eye and now things have very much changed for me. Im still a little insecure, still think I could be better, but thats the nature of the beast when it comes to competitions. BUT on the upside we all have to look back at where we were a year, 2 years or 3 years ago. Every time you lose a lb, or gain some muscle you feel a sense of accomplishement. You may be the one who gets crapped on at work or not supported by your friends and family…….but once you do something for yourself and get just that much closer to your goal……….it feels so great.
For me this is not just a hobby, but a true passion. Yes, being a mother is important to me yet I had no passion in my life. I went to work, came home and watched TV all night. I think I wished I was someone else quite often. Never good enough or not good enough is a common feeling for most women over 30. We don’t know what we can be physically until we see it..like here on bodyspace. When I see a woman who looks smoking at 50 or even old………..it gives me hope that I can be that way too. I always felt like my time is limited……..like the "old lady" clock was ticking. I just want people to know that there is no "cut off" age.Like I always say…….if people are "old" at 30 anfd yet live to be 90…..do you want to be "old" for 60 years?? 60 YEARS people!!! So dont quit now because next year you will be kicking yourself in the ass wishing you had stuck with it and looking at photos of people who DID stick with it.
I know I have babbled alot tonight, but I just want to get the point across to people. Lots of people here support you no matter what your goals are. The games always better with cheerleaders . Im sorry I havent been more attentive to people lately. I still have not gotten my laptop back and the guy had to come to my office and pick up my systems operating disk today. I may still lose everything.
I hope you are all doing well
Fern
June 24, 2009 at 6:27 pm
I can SOOO relate to the over 30 woman statement! And the whole… nothing but mommy (which I LOVE), wife, work, hubby (don’t always love so much) , and TV all night. This change for me is ABOUT me. It’s MINE…it’s who I want and WILL be. I can’t wait to help to inspire others as you have. Keep up the hard work…it makes a difference to more than just you!
Best to you!
June 24, 2009 at 6:35 pm
Winners always have angst about something. That’s part of our drive. We don’t give in and we don’t succumb we just keep pushing for no other reason than the fact that we can. The object(s) of our focus doesn’t have to be any one thing like bodybuilding but instead whatever we want it to be. We love life, ourselves, and others. It’s always a great day!
June 26, 2009 at 7:27 pm
I know fitness has changed me inside and out…I could never go back to the person I was before I discovered the weight room
Age is just a number, unfortunately because I’m ‘only’ 26, I’m supposed to be drunk/passed out in a bar somewhere and getting up early to get a workout in isnt ‘cool’ but as long as you are true to yourself and what makes you happy…to hell with the negative people that try and bring ya down!