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jenscats5
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My hubby asked me this tonite --- What can I do to support you with your weight lifting?? Hmmmm, I'll have to think about that then wondered how others felt?
Thoughts?
Thoughts?
Until my February meet, my husband had never seen me train, or been to a meet. I don't think he was really sure what I did. lol
He understands now, and supports me in his own little way.
I think the best thing he can do is help you stick to your schedule. This means that if it's Thursday night, and you plan to do legs, he doesn't try to talk you into going to the movies instead. Maybe it means that he has a protein shake ready for you when you're done so you can chill out together and talk afterwards. If your family is less than supportive (or friends) he can also act as a role model for how to love you unconditionally and how to respect your goals without having to subscribe to them.
He understands now, and supports me in his own little way.
I think the best thing he can do is help you stick to your schedule. This means that if it's Thursday night, and you plan to do legs, he doesn't try to talk you into going to the movies instead. Maybe it means that he has a protein shake ready for you when you're done so you can chill out together and talk afterwards. If your family is less than supportive (or friends) he can also act as a role model for how to love you unconditionally and how to respect your goals without having to subscribe to them.
spatts said:
Ditto...I am treated the same way.
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jenscats5
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He doesn't like to go to the gym as much as I do, so that's a great idea. He supports how I eat & that I don't drink anymore except for 1-2 glasses of wine with a special dinner out.
SouthernBell
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Well, my husband loves that I take care of my body. He supports me in every way possible in Weight lifting. I am just having a hard time converting him over to support me in my interest in PL. I would love to jump into it full force but I want his total support and cooperation. I don't like doing things at 50% and he is part of my 100% so I really need him there. I am sure he will understand sooner or later. I love BB but something about Strength training just catches my eye.
SB
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We work out at the same time, but do our own thing mostly unless one of us needs a spot. He told me for years to "stop lifting those baby weights, do less cardio, and eat more food..."
Of course I didn't listen to him - but when I read the same thing on this board, I did listen! (Though he thinks I'm following his advice)
Of course I didn't listen to him - but when I read the same thing on this board, I did listen! (Though he thinks I'm following his advice)
bigguns15
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My husband is my biggest supporter. I couldn't ask him for more. Together, we write training cycles and make up diets. He never misses one of my workouts (unless he has class, but he's been known to skip 
). He's my spotter, my coach, and my motivator. He puts up with my ranting and raving about my lifts and encourages me. Too often, I think I take all of this for granted, but putting it in words like this makes me realize how truly lucky I am. So, thanks pwr_machine, for all you do for me
). He's my spotter, my coach, and my motivator. He puts up with my ranting and raving about my lifts and encourages me. Too often, I think I take all of this for granted, but putting it in words like this makes me realize how truly lucky I am. So, thanks pwr_machine, for all you do for me 
JJFigure
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The big thing is supporting your training schedule; I never ask my guy to change his training schedule, and he never asks me to change mine. We also support each other's nutritional needs, and don't try to get the other to eat something off diet. And, listening is a big one; sometimes, you just need to rant about injuries, plateaus, or when you have a great workout, and having someone there who truly listens to you and understands what you're going through is wonderful.
pwr_machine
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bigguns15 said:He's my spotter, my coach, and my motivator. He puts up with my ranting and raving about my lifts and encourages me. Too often, I think I take all of this for granted, but putting it in words like this makes me realize how truly lucky I am. So, thanks pwr_machine, for all you do for me
I want more than anything for you to succeed. When you succeed, I succeed. The ranting and raving is nothing in comparison to the payoff of seeing you get PR after PR. You know I'll always be behind you 100%!
slinky
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It's a unspoken thing in our household.
We "just do it". Besides caring for each other, we also have quite a bit of respect for each other. So we both just rise above for each other when the time calls upon us to do so.
Plus, my man makes sure that the fridge is always fully stocked with beer; my favorite beer(s). And that I'm well fed.
jenscats5: Personally, this stuff is such a part of my nature, that I've never had to deal with that sort of question. I do what I do. Er, rather I do what I LOVE to do.
Just tell him it's a integral part of you; if it is indeed that. As long as he respects that, all will be cool. Right?
We "just do it". Besides caring for each other, we also have quite a bit of respect for each other. So we both just rise above for each other when the time calls upon us to do so.
Plus, my man makes sure that the fridge is always fully stocked with beer; my favorite beer(s). And that I'm well fed.
jenscats5: Personally, this stuff is such a part of my nature, that I've never had to deal with that sort of question. I do what I do. Er, rather I do what I LOVE to do.
Just tell him it's a integral part of you; if it is indeed that. As long as he respects that, all will be cool. Right?
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