I think I might have to get that quote tattooed on my body somewhere. It's pretty damn important to realize that you can make excuses or have results, not both. It took me years to realize that results might not look the way you think they're going to. It might not be reflected in the scale, but maybe in the way your clothes fit, or how strong you become. I was using my lack of weight loss to be an excuse to give up, when I realize that will come in time if I just keep going.
So with that in mind, as I stand, with an 80lb sled in front of me, I decided to just go with it. HAM
And I did.
Doing 4.75 rounds of my WOD (instead of the prescribed 4) with some extra push presses and ball slams thrown in, I felt amazing. And got unsolicited compliments of how strong my last set of presses looked. I also realized that 50 balls slams with a 25lb medicine ball wasn't that bad (I scoffed at my partner when she said, oh let's do the 25er, not the 20).
Seeing that kind of progress is what I need to focus on, and not say, the frustration of not being able to find workout pants that fit my ever changing body shape at Target (which almost lead to a dressing room breakdown at 6pm yesterday). I have gotten so much support from my friends, new and old, CF and no CF, about the work I'm putting in. I know it's paying off and making me mentally and physically stronger. I am more focused in and out of the gym, and I am less scared to go up and talk to people, or to try something new (physical or not). I feel more productive in my work life and that is translating to a stronger, less stressed MB.
What a great way to start off the weekend.
MB OUT!
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