Waiting for my miracle because man I am feeling pretty frustrated these past couple months.
My "mojo" is gone.gone.gone.
I am frustrated with how much I weigh and how much extra baggage I am carrying in middle section. I hate the way my pants are fitting. I have only run once in the past several months because frankly I just don't want to. There are days that I would start to run on the treadmill only to press stop after 10 minutes because my mind says "screw this." Cold weather is not an excuse because we have had one of the warmest winters ever! So I guess I don't have jack-shit to blame my winter weight gain on! I am embarrassed to go to the gym and to wear any of my triathlon race shirts. That voice inside me says, "don't wear your 70.3 shirt because people will stare and think she actually did a 70.3?"
I want to be a positive role model and I want to be there when my friends need advice about an upcoming triathlon or just need to be talked down "off the ledge." But right now I am reaching out to you.
For now I'll keep waiting and hopefully won't give up.
Sorry to hear about your struggles :( remember you are not alone! We have all been there. Email or Facebook me if you want :) maybe think of trying something different to mix it up !
ReplyDeleteI am glad I am not alone. I got several private messages too from others that are going through this. Thanks for the support.
DeleteOh my, do I ever know that voice... so you're definitely not alone. Someone told me something recently that I try to remember when I'm down is don't compare yourself to anyone else. You are where you are. That's not wrong or bad. It just is what it is. It's your progress that matters, not how good your good is compared to anyone else's good. Don't focus on what you might have been or what accomplishments you may have lost or anything like that, just remember from here on out, you get to be the best you, and each day you can improve on that and make it better. (And frankly, if I saw you wear a 70.3 shirt, I would just think, "Wow, that girl is awesome, such determination" - it would encourage me and help me not at allllll make me think less of you even in the slightest!)
ReplyDelete<3 You got this! <3
I love what that person told, they are so right. Thanks so much for your encouraging words. You are right about the shirt!
DeleteUgh. I am in a serious funk, too, right now. I wish I had that miracle for you, or could tell you where to look to find it. And I am probably in no position to offer advice because I'm in such a blah place, too. Can you just give yourself some more time? Try something new to jumpstart yourself? If I had a 70.3 shirt, I would wear holes in the darn thing. I think it's so awesome! <3
ReplyDeleteFunks are not happy places to be! Reaching out to other people is a wonderful thing to be able to do. And also, looking back to the amazing things you've done--things I could never, EVER do--must give you an amazing sense of accomplishment. Sending wishes that the days ahead are brighter!
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Maybe it's just time for a change? Running is great, but it's easy to get burned out on. Try something new, anything, just get up and get moving! :) And who knows, the urge to run again might come back after awhile. By the way, wear that shirt to the gym. You earned it, you deserve to wear it!
ReplyDeleteYes I do think its time for a change. Thanks for the comment and stopping by my blog!
DeleteI'm with Alison - tri something new. Get your inner-yogi out, or swim! Shake it up. And WEAR IT. Blood, sweat and tears, that's yours.
ReplyDeleteNever tried yoga! I think now is the time.
DeleteHere is what I've learned, sometimes it's not lack of mojo it's lack of habits. Yup I actually was feeling way off in my work life and umm sugar eating habits, I couldn't for the life of me get it under control. So I just started putting in place a new routine, it's helping...a lot! :) good luck!!
ReplyDeleteI feel the same way lately! Though I have been on the treadmill everyday. I want to quit, but then what? I'll just have that much more to catch up on. (Hurry, Spring!)
ReplyDeletefunks suck!
ReplyDeleteI am all about nutrition and diet, and of course I believe that exercise is good for your body, but if you aren't fueling it right then you won't drop weight. How do you feel your diet is going? (and by diet I mean what you are putting in your mouth...not cutting calories and watching fat intake aka Jenny Craig style).
I'm in the same space as you. I've lost my working out mojo and dread seeing all the clothing models on Pintrest, knowing that I'm most likely not going to have a tight tummy by this summer. Arrgh.
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First of all, I think you're totally sexy. I wish I had your curves! Second, I'd be happy to meet up for a run every week - you help me get my ass on the bike and I can help you get yours on the trail! :) Third, I think it's true what the other Amanda said - the habit thing. I sometimes feel like it's so boring to be in such a habit (run, spin, run/weights, spin, day off, bike, day off) but at the same time I'm on autopilot with the working out. Love ya - hang in there, I know you'll get your mojo back!
ReplyDeleteYou'll get your mojo back!
ReplyDeleteIt will come back. I am no athlete but maybe if you tried some other form of working out. Try Yoga or Pilates then add in some running. You will get there. #SITSBlogging
ReplyDeleteIt is very frustrating when you work so hard and don't feel like you're seeing the results you want. My husband is training really hard and can't seem to lose weight. I see his frustration daily. I just signed up for my first tri! (a sprint, but still!) #SITSblogging
ReplyDeleteI'm sorry you are feeling so frustrated. Its' just not a good place to be. Maybe instead of running try something else, like a zumba class or spinning. If you can do a 70.3 you can do anything! Remember that.
ReplyDeleteI love the quote! Sometimes, its so hard to keep pushing, but when you remember that good is just around the corner its motivating.
ReplyDeleteKeep pushing! :-)
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Oooh honey! I’ve been there too. I would feel the same thing about wearing my marathon finisher shirts. Are you maybe trying to do too much at once? I mean, sometimes a break is good. I reached my goal weight and then a year later, I lost my mojo too and gained 20-30 pounds back. Still working on getting it back off but my motivation as returned. My turning point was giving myself permission not to run a full marathon this year. I’m so excited about just running a half and running some smaller 5ks too. As I’m training again, I’m finding myself itching to do another full. Lol! You keep your chin up. Maybe search out some new to you fitness routines? And how is your diet? Are you getting enough healthy carbs? Enough sleep? Hugs to you!! Stopping by from #SITSblogging
ReplyDeleteSo nice to come across you and your blog through SITS! Thank you for the inspiration in this blog post.
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It will come back, I'm sure of it! I'm a new runner (as of 12 months ago!) so it's good for me to know that others feel this way sometimes too. Found you via SITS.
ReplyDeleteI get amazed by people's dedication to run. You're an inspiration. Thank you!
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Dont' give up, keep training and doing all the things that your mind is telling you not to do... your mojo will come back when you need it the most... again, don't give up! #SITSBlogging
ReplyDeleteHi, I have a chronic neurological condition, actually it was a birth defect that went undiagnosed until age 36. I had brain surgery 8 years in order to avoid life in a wheelchair. While a triathlon, or even running, is not in my future I do work in a fitness center part time as a membership coordinator. Now, this is the part where I could attempt to make you feel guilty by saying "You should feel lucky that you are capable of doing it." There is another part that wants to say "Quit whining and just run." Then there's the part of me that says "I know how difficult it could be to put one foot in front of the other." The truth is that the biggest struggle we have is within our own self in deciding who we need to become and what we need to celebrate. I can't pretend to be your voice of reason and I can't help you find your mojo. I can tell you that whatever you do, just make the journey worthwhile. I hope that your able to to find your mojo soon because any 70.3 woman is a hero in my book. <3 #SITSBlogging
ReplyDeleteI'm in a similar place right now. Winter sure doesn't help, at least for me. I started forcing myself to do short bursts of exercise, like 20 crunches every time I need to walk into my bedroom for something. I've been surprised at something as small as that making me want to do more and more. Hang in there! #SITSBlogging
ReplyDeleteI am right there with you-- hate my mid section. After taking almost a year off I finally got back to working out and I just get up first thing and put on my exercise clothes then I am much more likely to actually go do it since I am already dressed for it. I never regret going it is just often hard to go
ReplyDeleteOh boy are we on the same boat! I'm actually on a weigh loss journey right now. I was pretty fit before I got pregnant with my second. Then I had my baby and never lost the baby weight. I'm getting back to it now. You can follow my Instagram, I started documenting my journey there so I'll be posting clean eating meals often. I also LOVE this Google+ running community. They are extremely supportive and will cheer you on if you need it. If you're on Google+ I'd be more than happy to share it with you. I blog at A Conquered Mess . com (no spaces), by the way, you can grab my Instagram account from there… but no pressure. Good luck on achieving your goals :) #SITSBlogging
ReplyDeleteThat is great Alma. Thanks for the tips. I will check out your blog.
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