Tears of Frustration

[eminenz2]

So, am I the only person to get into a middle of an exercise (that GS Legs floor work kills me every time) and get so hacked off with myself while I struggle that I burst into tears? And every bad thought I have about myself starts to dance around the edges of my concentration, threatening to undermine all my efforts. My fat seems roly-poly-er, my clothes a little stickier, my belly a little bigger and bloated (and in the way!).

Then I think - oh that's right, I do this because it's FUN.x(

What do you do?

 

[NurseLRT]

Give yourself a pat on the back for doing the workout in the first place. That's awesome in itself. I just got out of a little slump. Yesterday I was jumping around to some Cathe cardio. I could feel the hips and the belly shaking. I know it's not a good feeling, but it's better than sitting on the couch doing nothing about it. Sometimes I ask myself, "why am I doing this? what's the point?" Then I remind myself of the reason--to feel good, to be happy with my body, to move.

So keep on going with your awesome self!

Lori

 

[RedWingFan]

Just remember, everytime you work out the easier it will get. You will build endurance and strength and notice positive changes in how you look and feel!!!!

And it is fun!!}(

Michelle

 

[amyg]

Aww, I'm sorry you've hit a rough patch! I hate those. I try to breathe through them for the moment, then regroup and see if there is anything I can do to try and fix the situation. I also really try hard to give myself credit for what I am doing already- like how you're doing Cathe workouts! She's tough.
I was having a moment yesterday, so this morning I bit the bullet and stepped on the scale- which was a half pound less than last time. It was all in my head!!! Doesn't make it easier, but maybe helps with a little perspective.
Chin up! It is fun when you have the little successes, and you'd never have any of those if you didn't work as hard as you routinely do.

 

[eminenz2]

Thanks everyone. I didn't mean it to sound like a self-pity party (I tend to do that).

You guys are the best.

 

[kmkali24]

If you hear a voice inside you say, "you cannot do it", by all means DO IT and the voice will be silenced.
It's only a failure if we don't try again! Don't be so hard on yourself! You are doing great just keep at it!:7

Kali

www.PictureTrail.com/kkali

 

[Lean Lori]

Just remember the 95% of the population who are too afraid to even TRY doing a Cathe workout! At least you're doing it!

Lori

 

[eminenz2]

You are so correct. Again, thanks for the encouragement!

I did keep doing the floor workout even though my movements were teeny-tiny and I hardly felt like I was accomplishing anything. Better than nothing, right?

And was it just me, but does anyone else feel the core/back working really hard during those glutes presses with the band (on the step, with one leg raised)?

 

[pixie9]

I also feel your pain here. I work out with mirrors and sometimes I'm not sure it's a blessing or a curse to watch yourself workout out. Somedays I'm so proud of myself and how I look and it truly helps with my form, and other days it's like I'm looking for every imperfection I have. I find that on these days I have to verbally tell myself that I look great, I've come SOOOOO far with my level of fitness, my body will never look like a barbie doll, and I'm beautiful, everyone likes me, and gosh darnit, I'm worth it!! (had to add a little stewart smalley for ya!! ) Oh yeah, I also believe it's at that moment when you feel bad about yourself but you keep on pushing through it, that you are really making a difference in yourself. I think that if you can overcome self-criticism, you CAN OVERCOME ANYTHING!!
Carolyn