I'm seriously considering

[Evil_Frisky]

Postponing this comp until next year.

I guess the last few months will dictate whether I will make that decision or not. Even with the training equipment right there in my face to use as I wish, Alot of things get in the way.

I know that I have to make time, etc.. and hell I can't even use a 'but' after that statement.. bah.. lol. Stress, Family issues, training issues, diet issues, self image issues, all come into play.

I won't discontinue preparing for it, hell I want to be in the best shape of my life.. will I be ready to bring it, mentally.. that is where I fault.

I can remember a time when my stress levels were low, work was laxed, family issues not to much of a concern and I could focus on pushing my body beyond limits I ever dreamed. Work and train harder than I can ever remember.. even through this training cycle I have not even come close to hitting a mere 60% of my ability.

I've spent alot of time and money preparing and have had alot of help... yet I can't imagine nor will I even consider putting any more into something that I can't feasible give 100% to.. maybe its just not my time.

I can't train like I want, even though I see progress at times, I know its not nearly what I should be seeing... I can't diet like I want because I'm not giving It a 100% and putting forth more effort to make sure I have what I need when I need it. I'm easily distracted which is a huge handicapp for me right now.

Alot is going on that I can't control or easly change. Only time will mend these thing and right now time isn't on my side.

I refuse to cough up hundreds of more dollars to walk on stage feeling like shit and knowing that I am not at my best. I just can't do it.

I'm at a sticking pt .. one in which I think about Daily... I have reached the fork in the road and Have to make a decision. My passion that I truely want but would hate to only be able to half ass this go round.. or work on mending what is stopping me from being what I need to be, from being foucsed so that when the opportunity arises i will be prepared and ready for the fight.

 

[nycgirl]

Frisky - whatever decision you make, I'm sure it will be the right one for you. The fact that you are still training (even though it isn't at the level you want), says a lot about you and the amount of passion you have for this lifestyle.

All of us are here for you (btw, nice avi. You still retain my sexiest female avi title)

 

[jenscats5]

Frisky - whatever decision you make, I'm sure it will be the right one for you. The fact that you are still training (even though it isn't at the level you want), says a lot about you and the amount of passion you have for this lifestyle.

All of us are here for you (btw, nice avi. You still retain my sexiest female avi title)

What she said....

You do what's right for you....and when you do decide to do a show, make it near me so I can come!! LOL Only you know yourself so well to make this decision -- do what's right for you. We're here for you regardless.....

If you need anything, feel free to PM me...

 

[*Bunny*]

 

[GEEK2FREAK]

Don't do it, just go out there and give your best. Then you will know how hard you need to work to get right for next year.

Worked for me when I did the pie eatting contest at church.

Good luck and do what you need to do.

 

[Sassy69]

Sweetie - I know you've been under huge pressure from directions that do nothing but add stress & confusion & probably some implied obligation that does nothing but screw up your focus on the training. One comment I might make is that you are ready too soon! Seriously, you look fantastic at 16 weeks out. Personally I think you can probably honestly step back for at least 3 weeks, continue to train, but not think about doing / not doing the show.

But from what you are saying, I think that removing the stress of doing the show may add a lot more enjoyment to your life so that you can enjoy your awesome body and maybe not feel like you need a show to justify your happiness in your accomplishments. That's why I have continued to say that YOU and YOUR BODY need to be ready on show day. It is absolutely not a measure of your accomplishments to prance around on stage in expensive lycra & lucite heels for 2 hrs.

Whatever you decide to do, you know you have my 100% support as well as several other very choice people. And I still think we need to schedule some sort of an EF chicas get-together where we can flex for each other & stuff.

 

[Evil_Frisky]

thanks girls..

I'm laying everything out right now.. gonna give it a good 10 more days of training. And diet.. as hard as I can.

Fact is.. diet has struggled more than anything.. training has been shitty also but right now for me diet is the key factor. And somedays not eating right or just not being able to eat at all has killed it for me.

If I can't get my act together, both mentally, physically and emotionally in the next weeks then putting all else aside I can't drain the support from anyone else. Failure is my biggest demon and I'll regret that decision I can promise you for as long as I exist... but even more burden on my shoulder if I suck the life out of those that have helped only to bail at the end or to come in half assed.

 

[Miss24k]

Sweetie - I know you've been under huge pressure from directions that do nothing but add stress & confusion & probably some implied obligation that does nothing but screw up your focus on the training. One comment I might make is that you are ready too soon! Seriously, you look fantastic at 16 weeks out. Personally I think you can probably honestly step back for at least 3 weeks, continue to train, but not think about doing / not doing the show.

But from what you are saying, I think that removing the stress of doing the show may add a lot more enjoyment to your life so that you can enjoy your awesome body and maybe not feel like you need a show to justify your happiness in your accomplishments. That's why I have continued to say that YOU and YOUR BODY need to be ready on show day. It is absolutely not a measure of your accomplishments to prance around on stage in expensive lycra & lucite heels for 2 hrs.

Whatever you decide to do, you know you have my 100% support as well as several other very choice people. And I still think we need to schedule some sort of an EF chicas get-together where we can flex for each other & stuff.

What sassy said... I couldn't say it better myself.

Huney regardless on what you decide we're here for ya beauitful, you got to do what's best for you.

 

[GEEK2FREAK]

thanks girls..

I'm laying everything out right now.. gonna give it a good 10 more days of training. And diet.. as hard as I can.

Fact is.. diet has struggled more than anything.. training has been shitty also but right now for me diet is the key factor. And somedays not eating right or just not being able to eat at all has killed it for me.

If I can't get my act together, both mentally, physically and emotionally in the next weeks then putting all else aside I can't drain the support from anyone else. Failure is my biggest demon and I'll regret that decision I can promise you for as long as I exist... but even more burden on my shoulder if I suck the life out of those that have helped only to bail at the end or to come in half assed.

Sorry ladies, i didnt see at the top where it said "Women's Fitness Lounge > Women's Fitness Forum (Female Bodybuilding and Training)"

I saw this under new topics.....Honest.


Good luck.

 

[*Bunny*]

Sorry ladies, i didnt see at the top where it said "Women's Fitness Lounge > Women's Fitness Forum (Female Bodybuilding and Training)"

I saw this under new topics.....Honest.


Good luck.

No worries