I need a little help..
Where to start, well was ill over xmas with chest infection thing and then a couple of days after new years I got a stomach bug. My eating has been sketchy at best and I lost about 4lbs. My training did suffer and I need to be in good shape before the diet phase in a couple of weeks. Today my mood has been real low. I’ve upped my cardio to help with kicking off fat burning and I am getting a bit leaner and I am getting busier with work picking up, so I think it eels like I’m dieting with burning more calories than usual. Whatever my daughter did was getting on my nerves! She was being a lil naughty and normally I just think it’s funny but not today! Maybe it’s just one of those days or something but I don’t like todays mood. I don’t feel like giving up but I can start to see how I’m going to feel when dieting starts. I’ve got a leg session tonight and with my deflated mood I have to really get something special going to push myself. Last week I was struggling to complete 8 reps at 154lbs and that isn’t right, not by a long shot! I know I’ve been ill, and haven’t stuck to my diet of eating as much and stuff but I was so disappointed 
.. Tonight I want to do a kick ass job, even if it means I need spotters to help me push but I have to do more than last week. I have to be doing close to 200lbs because I know I can, my legs can take it, but I hope my will can. Today has been slumpy and I’m not letting that stop my progress - sometimes I need a little encouragement and I think nows the time.
January 14, 2008 at 9:42 am
Make sure you get adequate sleep! That always boots my workouts
January 16, 2008 at 10:20 am
Do you have a pre-workout regimen? Something that you listen to, or a video that you watch, or a picture that you look to? Whenever I’m feeling weak, I look to the things that extrinsicly motivate me to push me through a difficult workout.
Also, listen to your body, since you’ve been sick, you’re going to be a little weaker, so don’t really try to overdue it, or you’ll just set yourself back further. Maybe try 185-200 weight range. Also make sure that you’ve given your body enough to fuel your workout.
I hope that that helps.
January 17, 2008 at 10:24 am
I can back up what BC Bound said , when the winter months and the holidays hit I am at my lowest point during my workouts add a spoiled little girl to the mix and your energy will be low give your body some time to rest and trust me it will spring back.
Good Luck
January 21, 2008 at 2:50 pm
Hey Girl! I just read your blog! OMG….i’m having that day too! My moods have been all over the place this week with the upped cardio and the diet! My family and bf are ready to trade me in i’m sure! lol! I wrote about it in my blog too…i wanted to see if anyone else was going through this…so it was comforting to see you are too! lol
January 28, 2008 at 11:21 pm
My friend, 10 days ago I was seeing angels withthe flu bug. If I lloked at a weight I felt weak. But now I’m back in the saddle. I was al ittle disappointed that I was unable to lift past weight. But I know it is only temporary so Ikeep plugging along. You have come to far to throw in the towel..You are a winner, so keep your lead in the race. You’ll get past this because we all beleive in you and I know you believe in you too..Happy Training.
January 31, 2008 at 10:41 am
Hey lady,
I’ve had those days and you know when I just stand still and just lay down and don’t move for one or two hours, I start to feel better. Most of my mood is reflected from lack of 5-7 hours of sleep. I average about 4.5 hours.
I have two young boys and a husband, work, and everyday life taskers, my martial arts and then, my diet and my workout.
I JUST CAN’T SLEEP WITH ALL THOSE EVENTS. But, I really try to find at least 30 minutes to quiet myself and just listen to my thoughts. Most of the time, my 30 minutes comes in the form of walking on the treadmill and working on my SUDOKU puzzles at the same time. By the time I’m done, I am really focused on the task at add.
Remember, keep on schedule with your eating. My girlfriend sets an alarm for all her meals. I wish I were as disciplined.
I will pray that you find those precious times. Positive vibes coming your way. Hang in there.