Why I HAVE to train….
It’s not always easy and many people will ask me how I stay dedicated to the training and the diet when I have sooooo many reasons to give myself a pass. Well, that’s EXACTLY why I do it. I have no choice. Yes, it’s very hard, but I have yet not found ONE SINGLE better stress reliever. Drugs: not my thing; junk food: tastes great, but leaves you feeling yuk and alcohol: don’t get me started.
Last Friday night, I was driving back from a 3 hour work-trip after being away on and off for the last few weeks. I was tired, hungry, and had to work the next day(yep, Saturday!), and I knew I wouldn’t make it to the gym before 10pm, which meant going to sleep past 12. My phone rings, a friend of mine’s 15 year old daughter PASSED AWAY tragically. I was devastated.
I came home, brought my luggage up and sat on my bed and held my face with my hands. “I CAN’T do this- Not tonight” And if there was a night I could have allowed myself to do it, that would have been it. …But I didn’t. It was very hard to haul myself to the gym, train hard, come home at midnight and have tuna and unpack my suitcase to be ready for work in the morning.
I have to say, I felt much better for doing it. Yes, I could have used this excuse to not train+diet, but where do you draw the line of what’s an acceptable excuse?? Plus, the benefits of standing up when you wanna just quit are HUGE.
The funeral is Wednesday and will be very tough. I will make sure to have good workouts-diet this week. Need the strength!!
Post by: sparkie
November 12, 2007 at 7:38 am
My prayers are with you and her family. May God bless you all at this time of hardship. i’ve had my share. Always keep your head up and you’ve done a great job ’til this point.
November 12, 2007 at 8:23 am
Sparkie,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your loved ones. Although I had my fair share of tragedy how folks react to tragedy is very unique. I think your a very strong and determine woman. You blog is a great reminder about how easy it is for us to quite…but how hard it is for us to reach our own personal goals.
Thanks for being so real and inspirational. Although, I’m sure wednesday will be a tough day for all…there is hope. Your strength and spirit will be much needed by your family and friends.
I’ll send positive vibes your way for a great work out week and for extra strength.
AC
November 13, 2007 at 3:02 pm
im sorry to hear about your and your friends loss, dealing with that is never a fun thing. but i am proud of you, you are a very strong person and i wish i had that strength. your doing amazing and im honored that i read this blog.
November 14, 2007 at 6:22 am
My condolences. It is always a tragedy when someone passes, but to be so young… My prayers are with you.
November 14, 2007 at 9:18 am
Sorry for your friends loss. That is tough to lose a child. Forcing your self to go to the gym seems to have relieved the stress you had at the time. God bless you on this sad day.
November 14, 2007 at 5:21 pm
your dedication inspires me.
November 14, 2007 at 5:23 pm
that previous post was mine. i was not logged in.
November 15, 2007 at 8:48 am
Hi, Sparkie!
I hope things have settled down for you now…you went through a lot of stuff in a short period of time….hang in there!
November 17, 2007 at 11:53 pm
Terrible news about your friend’s daughter. My condolences.
November 18, 2007 at 1:48 pm
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your friends family. You are a true inspiration..your strength and dedication is something you should be very proud of. You show all of us that we have to be stong about our convictions in order to survive what life may bring us. Thank you again for being a true inspiration!!
November 18, 2007 at 2:04 pm
My condolences to you and your friends family. Prayers are up for all of you. Vinny
November 21, 2007 at 7:26 am
First of all congrats on doing a great job this year, you look great and your hard work has paid off. I also travel and your efforts at managing your diet are inspiring me to do beter there. I managed my weight down to about where I want it now need to add some mass, but not to much… I know what I want. Keep up the great work!
November 21, 2007 at 8:39 am
Hi,
I am really sorry…. You are so strong. J’adore ton courage et ta determintation.
Bravo
XX
November 22, 2007 at 5:05 pm
HI YA MISS ,
HOw are yuo doing now ?? Long time no chat. peace be with you .
November 26, 2007 at 2:38 pm
Let me first say, what a difficult thing to endure….children, as you know, are such a precious gift. I can’t imagine anything more devastating…I will be praying that you can be strong for your friend….that you will have what you need to get through this time…..
Next, let me say, I was shocked that you got yourself to the gym…though after thinking about it more…I am sure, like myself, you find something comforting in being there…like the routine of it makes all the other troubles melt away… your determination and dedication are so amazing….. and yes, you inspire me too!
Finally…. you look amazing! And I have no idea where you find those darling little bikinis, but I need to find myself some of those….
All my best!!!