I'm seriously considering

[Evil_Frisky]

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.

Thanks Sassy.. I really do think thats what I need.. to erase the comp from my mind... I'm stressing way to much over it. I've based all of my training soley on this comp and not on my want to be healtly and happy. The added stress of everyday life and also the emotional stress of family, finance and dividing my sparse minutes between my kids and training has put a huge burden on me.

The training will not stop, nor will the desire to be in the best physical condition of my life. Admitting that this has become something that I have obsessed over the last few months is a big eye opener for me. Preparing to soon drained me.

Oh.... and yes a get together is needed.. to be surroned by people with the same goals as I have is something that I really need. To beable to let loose and actually have someone that can relate to the struggles of diet, comp, training...



thanks Miss24k..

I can't express enough how thankful I am to have this outlet, to beable to discuss with all of you great ladies and have the support here.. Having this in my everyday life would be amazing, but after years of fighting for it.. I know its just not gonna happen.

to all of you

 

[shugga]

Girl...I know what you are going through and I don't even know you. I honestly wish you the very best of luck in clearing your mind. Whatever you decide to do-do it for you. Make sure it makes YOU happy. I don't know if you are married, have kids...whatever. Just take your time and chill!

 

[nycgirl]

And I still think we need to schedule some sort of an EF chicas get-together where we can flex for each other & stuff.

That would be awesome. I think we should look into holding an EF chicas get together. As long as the older members don't haze the newbie bodybuilders (i.e., make us restack your plates, etc.).

 

[Evil_Frisky]

That would be awesome. I think we should look into holding an EF chicas get together. As long as the older members don't haze the newbie bodybuilders (i.e., make us restack your plates, etc.).

hee hee

I agree! so many great females on this board.. and I'd love to meet every single one of them

 

[Daisy_Girl]

Show, no show .. .your body rocks and so does your attitude. Just being you is what makes you so amazing.

 

[buffer1]

just do it,I dont know you but I,m sure you can do it

 

[BUBBLES]

Show, no show .. .your body rocks and so does your attitude. Just being you is what makes you so amazing.

What Daisy_Girl said. Frisk you have a great bod regardless of what you do.


If you think that next year will be more favourable for you personally to train then postpone your work.

 

[Evil_Frisky]

Thank you ladies.. all of you!

 

[MrsJnuts]

Thank you ladies.. all of you!

Hey frisky,
I'm going thru the same stuff, family, diet, training. I can totally understand trying to balance it all esp. w/children. You have done an amazing job w/your training so far out. Going out on stage is a 10 min. deal, all the training and mental strength you've gained is so superior to the comp. At least thats how I felt when I competed 2 years ago. Do what you feel is right, we are all here to support you

I second a get-together!! Name a place and date

 

[tequilasue]

I take 2 steps forward, and then 2 steps back. It happens sometimes. Life is about obstacles and how we react to them. Take a day, a week, go easy with the training, recharge your batteries. Remember, you have come so far, that in itself is an achievement to be proud of. We are our own worst critic. You see youself as slacking, but we see you as kicking major ass. Speaking of asses, if I had yours Id walk into room backwards!!! Stay the course, and don't be so hard on yourself.