I need a reason: Cali's Log

[caligirl]

I need a reason: Cali's Log......

Another new logger.
ohhhhhhhhh man! The hurdles are getting taller and the hoops are getting smaller causing some major life changes. Very long story short: I'm an athlete that competes professionally, which has me living in two places on season and off. My husband is also an athlete, though his training can be done in more locations than mine. We also have kids. So, time has come where we need to be and stay in one place, this means an end to MY professional career. I'm cutting my season short which is okay, I have been at it a long time. Really it makes me very sad, but I'll get thru it.
No more 4 hour training days.... ?
My major hang- up is I am an athlete, I have a need to compete. I NEED something to focus on. The other sports I can compete in are not available where we will be living, SO starting a log, (and not knowing what my goals are is fine for me) is something to look forward to everyday, a reason., ya know? I'm having a bit of an identity crisis, but I'll get thru it, and I'll find something maybe poker! NOT!
I have entertained the thought of figure, but I'm tall, 5'10" most are short right? I have an excellent base, just need to shed some fat and add some size to my left leg, and learn about the contests and how they are done/judged and when, where and which ones. But, like I said I'm tall and don't know if it's a thing for tall girls.
Another thing....... I have no or very little gym access right now, mostly because I HATE the gym where I am at, and I train mostly on season in the sand. At the end of this month when we move into our new house, there will be a GREAT gym nearby. For now my goal will be to lose some body fat and to keep my training somewhat up, but for who knows why... argh & sigh...

stats:
5'10
145
17% bf caliper

I'll post pics soon

My major concern is keeping active, I don't want to become depressed. So I will log 3 days per week of my training and figure out my real goals later.

 

[Aries13]

And she's off.....

 

[Roonytunes]

I look forward to your log, CG! You always have great recipe and workout tips....the best of luck to you with this change

 

[nokaoibeachgirl]

What sport did you compete in? I feel you on the drive to compete...Ever since I stopped playing competitive sports I have felt like there is a little something missing. now that I think of it, that is a void that I think I am going to need to fill. No fitness or figure competitions for this lady however, I know too many women who have competed and regret it, because of what it has done to their metabolisms (I am not saying all people who compete regret it or have wrecked their bodies, I am only speaking from my own personal direct contact with competitors). I also couldn't emotionally deal with bulking up.

 

[caligirl]

I look forward to your log, CG! You always have great recipe and workout tips....the best of luck to you with this change

Hi Rooney! Thanks for the wishes, a little luck is what I need! Just a tiny bit.

Aries, yes I'm off, I just don't know where I'm headed

 

[que_66]

Welcome to logging!

What you wear, what you drive, where you live or what you DO don't define you a person nor does it validate your existance. You're a person, a wife, mother, friend. How you love yourself and others tells the whole world just who you really are.

You are a beautiful creation.
You are worth the effort.
You are worthy of being loved.
You are NOT alone.



**Que hops off soap box, puts microphone down and heads to the gym **

 

[iceprincess]

Yea CG!! I look forward to your log!!

 

[treilin]

Welcome to the club girl!!! I think we are all figuring out our own selves with each passing day. You not only can grow on your own but support each other in each of our individual goals, lack of goals, or trying to figure out what to do....
At any point don't think you are alone!! Welcome

 

[caligirl]

Thanks everybody for your great kind words! I was away at an event so I had lots of exercise time over the past couple days, and more tomorrow.
I have gotten over the initial shock and have put the "oh woe is me" on the shelf, on to bigger better things!
I will post some pics next week and start on my diet. I figure if I lose about 2-3 % in bf it would be good, I hold fat in my back and would love to see it gone! I lothe cardio, so I will have to figure something out, maybe circuits, sprints and diet... watcha all think? I eat a ton of food, I'd estimate 3000 cals a day sometimes more. I'm still training (though less), sport specific drills, etc. for now, but come next month I will switch up my program. I wont be using any weights heavier than 30lb dumbells.
I will use a stability ball, stairs, boxes, bands and bodyweight. Should be kinda fun to see how much of a change I can make without the use of big weights like I am used to. I really would like to put some size on my legs, I have bird legs, very powerful, but skinny and a jumpers butt, maybe TUT will help with the legs?

 

[mermaid]

I am so glad you are logging. It will help you get through this transition period. Good luck - and keep sharing those recipes!