Let's ask yourself this? Is it mental or physical? This can be applied in several ways. Are you working out, pushing yourself to your hardest, sweating so much you can't even see....you can feel the burn, and you have 10 more seconds to hold the position...and you want to stop? Mental or physical? Do you mentally think you can't push yourself further, or is it true, you're bleeding, about to lose a limb and just can't push yourself further. This week, I'm asking you to push it to the max, losing 2lbs. What is it your going to do to make this challenge? It's not only to help yourself, but you have a team relying on you as well.
Next, picture this....You find yourself standing in front of the fridge. Mental, want to chew on something? or physical, are you truly hungry? When was the last time you had something to eat? Can you hear your stomach growling? If it's time to eat, eat by no means, but if your just looking for a snack, then grab a piece of gum and know...it's mental!
Remember, to lose one pound, you have to eliminate or burn 3500 calories...for 2lbs, you need to lose 7,000 calories, so when you're on the treadmill, and your 30 minutes is up...do you stay on for another 10? Ask yourself, do I mentally want to stop, or physically, I have to stop! Another 10 minutes will burn approximately 100 calories (if you're pushing yourself hard). Are you finding yourself watching TV commercials? Add your ten minutes in there!
Finally, I want to remind you all, you can do this. You have already done the hardest part, commiting yourself to this group. This is a hard journey, much longer than one would anticipate, and we all have to stay in this together, motivating one another!
Finally (again), for those participating in the 5k, who are you? Have you signed up yet? And, do you need any help? The weather the next couple of days, I would love to meet any and all of you at a metropark trail so we can work on some endurance and form....or just socialize. Those walking it, you too can come and all walk together! Please let me know if you would like to meet up!
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Lynsey...first I just want to say THANK you for this post. I think I have been doing a lot of "mental" things lately. I know I can push myself that extra bit, but I haven't been. And I appreciate this post more than you know! I have a very busy week this week, with meetings after work, and also some play time after work, which yes I know is totally cramping my gym time. So I needed this mental or physical post to help me get through this busy week, and realize that no matter what I need to make the most out of the two days I can spend at the gym!
ReplyDeleteStevie...glad that this post is going to help you, I agree this week is soo busy! When I was running on the treadmill this am, I thought; OMG mental or Physical...which is what I used for my first triathlon training (well, my only triathlon training). And, I'm proud to say that I finished my 4 miles...actually 4.32 miles in 40 minutes...making it a 9:16pace; which is huge for me!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on the great time Lynsey!!!!
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