The Mind is a Terrible Thing Not to Train
I realize this is the week I have to REALLy step up my workout/nutrition game. While I am very pleased with the fact that my workouts are kicking my butt (they’re supposed to, right?), I wonder if I am making any strides. My cardio absolutely sucks and I’m really tiffed about that considering I worked my @$$ off to get my girlie mile run down to a 10 minute mile and now, I struggle with just half a mile. I don’t want to harp on the negative too much but I am wanting to really get it going. My diet is not PERFECT but I am consciously making an effort to reprogram my brain and strengthen my will power. Knowing better means knowing if one isn’t going to DO BETTER and I WANT TO DO BETTER because I want to BE BETTER!
July 5, 2009 at 10:07 am
It really all comes back to diet…that will make or break you. Any struggles you are having with your diet could be directly affecting your training.
July 5, 2009 at 1:23 pm
Thank you Nic902. I absolutely agree with you and my struggle the last 14 years has been the fact that I’m an emotional eater. The crazy thing is, before having children, I never used to be but with working in a high s tress environment and the demands of caring for family on top of working crazy hours, I am not always conscious of the choices I make when eating. I have been working really hard to tighten up my eating and I am going to. For the most part I have been eating well - making sure to have protein at every meal, incorporating a pre-workout meal and making a point to eat lots of fresh/raw fruits/veggies with each meal and trying my best never to eat after 6:30 in the evening. Thank you for your comments and I just want to say you look AMAZING on your photo!
July 5, 2009 at 3:54 pm
Thanks girl =) I can totally relate, I may not have kids but I have always been an emotional eater/binger. Pre and post workout nutrition is so important…you’ve gotta keep your body fueled! There is no reason to stop eating at 6:30…its totals cals for the day that matter, your body doesnt know what time it is. I eat EVERY night an hour before bed…a chocolate casien shake, I tell myself its ice cream :p You should have protein before bed to keep your muscles fed until morning.
July 9, 2009 at 5:17 pm
Oh wow, that makes perfect sense (protein before bed). I will definitely have to get into the habit of doing that. I am doing pretty good with the pre-workout and post-workout nutrition now. I love the Lean Body protein shakes (I get the carb watchers version). I am working hard on my diet. Perhaps I should post it in BB.com to get some feedback. It’s always hard in my house because everyone is trying to gain while I’m trying to lose. LOL