Big Picture Thinking
Developing a fit body is hard work. Improvements are gradual and incremental. Sometimes you feel you are getting no where but I found keeping my eye on the big picture goals helps a lot. I have been training hard for the last 6 months to build a stronger physique. Lots of burn, lots of very healthy food, lots of perserverance while seeing nothing. Now I have started leaning out to see the results. Yesterday was a little test. A photographer was visiting Panama for the PGA golf tour and we met to take some shots in the gym. I can see the progress - thank goodness! I can’t tell you how many times I thought to myself, this burn better be worth it! Well it was. Anyway, I still have a lot of work ahead but my eyes will remain firmly focused on the big picture!
February 5, 2009 at 9:59 am
I hate going months without feeling like ur getting anywhere, even though u r. Its like falling asleep in Dallas and waking up in Miami. U know u were headed there, but it almost seems like u missed the trip.
February 5, 2009 at 10:12 am
Thanks for this post - Its hard for me sometimes doing the work and not seeing immediate results. I just need to remind myself that im in this for life! Your bodyspace was motivating for me - Thank U!
February 5, 2009 at 9:35 pm
it seems like the people i notice on here that have had the most success take pictures frequently… i have this theory that when they look back over a few weeks they realize they are making changes and it helps with motivation. (just my theory) but i know that can be hard when you feel like you aren’t where you want to take pics… clearly yours are FABULOUS so i’m sure you are feeling much motivation now!
keep it up!
February 6, 2009 at 5:46 am
Thanks for your comments! I agree re the taking photos regularly. Sometimes you really dont feel like it, and it is an effort that distracts from my training session - but its worth it to see the changes and progress.