Okay, so maybe I'm slightly sick in the head but... I LOVE BEING SORE after a good workout. Yesterday I went back to my amazing trainer . She seems to be getting a feel of what I can handle and yesterday she pushed me to a level she has yet to push me. Today, my biceps, pecs and glutes are sore!! WAHOO!! If my butt hurts that means it's becoming shapelier right? (And if you didn't notice in the pics from the last post, my butt is looking better and better! ;o) )
When we were doing this comp before, my 2nd child taught me a mantra I LOVE!! He said: "Mom, pain is just weakness leaving your body!" He was taught this saying by his gymnastics coach no doubt but I LOVE IT!! And I totally believe that pain DOES make us stronger (whether physically or mentally). When it comes to working out, pushing past the pain can be a struggle so for me, when I'm struggling to do something that is physically hard, I actually imagine the weakness drifting away, (like a soul in a ghost movie!) and it's amazing how much stronger I feel. We will never know how strong we are if we never push past the hard stuff. Pain = progress.
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Yeah, I don't think you're sick in the head, haha...because I actually love that feeling too...that feeling when your muscles are demanding your attention....like saying "you're not going to ignore ME anymore, are ya...here I am baby!" LOL I LOVE being pushed farther and farther. I normally DO push myself pretty far anyway...but that's why a trainer is sooo good. They push you that one step farther, one more push, one more squat...one more. It's in that 'one more' that really defines what we're made of. Gotta love it! I had a trainer 5 years ago...and I can't wait to get one again...down the road. You're such an inspiration. LOVE reading your blog!
I love it. SO true! I had a work out like that this morning! I LOVE that we are getting stronger in EVERY way!
I LOVE IT!!! That is the best saying ever. It makes me want to go to the gym until my muscles scream.
On a side note, I am a little concerned with the gymnastics place your child goes to. Is it ran by ex-iron curtain gymnastics coaches?
I totally agree! The other day when I was walking I TOTALLY didn't want to do it. But every time the thought crept into my head to turn around and go home I walked even faster. Soon I was jogging. I pushed and pushed and ended up going father, faster than I have ever gone. By the time I got home I could hardly get my butt up my stairs and the next day I was sore as hell but it was SO worth it! Since then I’ve pushed myself to beat that time.
Thanks for reminding me how much I LOVE that pain that comes from a good workout. Nothing like it! I needed a reminder, and a good kick in the butt, can you do that for me too? Ha ha. I also love to see your progress pictures, you are an inspiration to all of us! Keep up the good work!!
Your not sick, your just thinking like an athlete now. I feel the same way when I get sore from working out. I have been sore for three days now and you can't wipe the smile off my face...:) I don't think your sick. Just a person who is feeling good (and should) about herself and wants to feel the burn. You have me in awe of you but I have been that way as long as I have known you so as always, keep up the good work. Like I need to tell you that, but I will.
"Pain is just weakness leaving your body." Your children are truly a gift. I am glad you are their momma! They all remind me so much of you, I can hardly stand it. :) Your such a terrific Mother, Friend and I bet if I asked D, he would say you are wonderful wife! Right? :)
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