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Amateur Bodybuilder 
Posts: 62 |
I don't know if there are any answers to my question other that "just do it" but how do you stay with the diet and training day in and day out no matter what is going on in your life. In the last month my grandmother died, the other grandma is going thru the dying process, my best friends mom found out that she has terminal cancer and my sister is going thru a really bad divorce. All I want to do is eat shit that is really bad for me and sit on my ass or sleep. I have worked out a few times but it I am having a terrible time getting my head in the right place to keep everything going. I have some prozac that I used to take and have started again as I was realizing that it was 4 or 5 pm and I hadn't eaten all day but i don't think drugs are the answer. What do you guys do just to maintain what you have achieved until you are ready to go for it again?     | ||
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Moderator 
Posts: 2245 |
Use the gym as a place to excape for a while instead of excaping by sleeping and taking drug. Ask youself, "would my close and dear family want me to sit a sulk on the coutch and waist away?" Or would they rather you take just a few moments and workout???? What do you think they might say? ------------------ Lobo | ||
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Elite Bodybuilder 
Posts: 1303 |
Lobo's answer is excellent! I know how tough it is when you are in a slump! But its true, if you can tell yourself that the gym is your escape from everyday life that will help. The food part for me is always harder to get in line...its such a cycle! If you eat crap, you feel like crap, so you eat more crap!! Keep plugging away Temple! I'm pulling for you! WE ALL are pulling for you! (And so sorry that there is so much family illness/stress going on!) ------------------ | ||
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Amateur Bodybuilder
Posts: 62 |
LOL - they would both tell me to "get off my ass" - neither one of them ever minced any words about what they thought! It really isn't so much the way the loss of my grandmothers is affecting me personally as we were very close and death hasn't really severed that connection. It is more the way the rest of the people I love are dealing with this - kind of like how do I have a right to be happy when everyone around me is so miserable. Also am spending hours being everyones counselor which is what you do when you are a sister or a best friend and that is stressful. Guess I just answered my own question as hard exercise is the best way to relieve stress. | ||
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Amateur Bodybuilder
Posts: 73 |
temple, sorry to hear that you are having such a rough time. I hope it all gets better soon. But you must remember that you have to take care of you too, otherwise your not going to be much good to anyone else. Warlobo's right, use the gym and exercise as your escape.. there all you have to think about is you and your body, let your mind rest there. it really does work. I can tell you from experience, my husband broke his neck 2 months ago and thats where i went to escape his injury and the kids and the house. it makes a big diffrence when your mind is straight you can be a bigger help to everyone else! hey this board isn't too bad for support either! good luck and best wishes | ||
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Amateur Bodybuilder
Posts: 61 |
i'm sorry to hear that!you know,we all at some point or another face these kinds of issues.what has helped me stick w/ the plan is writing...write and express yourself daily and let it all out.you'd be surprised at how good you can feel by writing.in addition,make sure you write down what you would like to accomplish each and every day...including your meals/training/down time,etc.try to read it every day and stick by it.the writing process will remind you of what you must do to succeed.without a "reminder" like this,it makes it hard to focus,especially when your not all there physically and emotionally.good luck! ------------------ | ||
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Amateur Bodybuilder
Posts: 221 |
I am very sorry for what you are going through! In a time like this you must keep busy and do your best to get through this rough time. Going to the gym is a great stress relief. Move some lbs around and get out your stress and emotions. You will feel better, have more energy and see changes in your body as well. Make sure you eat, it will fuel your body and I know it is hard when you are upset, but it makes it worse when you do not eat. You have no energy and lack of motivation. You have to find an inner strength and just pull yourself up and keep your chin up. Set goals for yourself and pursure them. Write in a journal, your feelings, struggles and accomplishes. Do it for yourself and make yourself happy  | ||
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Amateur Bodybuilder
Posts: 62 |
Thanks for all of your replies - you are right. I am now paying the price for not working out and eating right during a period of high stress - I am sick as a dog and have a pile of prescription medicine to prove it. Am giving the antibiotics a day or so to start working then I am going to get back in the swing of things as far as working out, have already started to eat well again. | ||
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Elite Bodybuilder
Posts: 1178 |
I most definetly use the gym for an escape, for a "treatment" I was diagnosed with dysthymia (mild form of depression lasting for a couple years) and refused to take any SSRI's (prozac etc.) so the gym has been one of my greatest "escapes" | ||
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Moderator
Posts: 2245 |
That's the spirit Temple ------------------ Lobo | ||
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Moderator
Posts: 2576 |
First off, let me tell you how sorry I am that you are experiencing so much difficulty in your life at this point in time. Temple, believe it or not....we ALL go through slumps like this for one reason or another. And it is OK. It is impossible to be at the top of your game all the time. Remember, you are a work in progress both physically and spiritually - you have the rest of your life to improve and refine. It isn't always the final destination that matters most.....but the journey itself my friend. You're in my thoughts, girl.
[This message has been edited by bikinimom (edited January 29, 2001).] | ||
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Pro Bodybuilder 
Posts: 482 |
I'm very sorry for the rough times, Temple, you hang in there, girl. Stay strong. | ||
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Amateur Bodybuilder
Posts: 57 |
I agree with everyone who replied!!! I've been through the worst year of my life. So many bad things have happened to me. Use what you want to accomplish as your therapy. Concentrate on your eating and training. Stay off the prozac if you can.I quit taking my paxil. It was just keeping me weak. Now a month later, I realize I was just using it as a crutch. Do you have a partner you can talk to? Its not easy,but the feeling you get from accomplishing your goals, and geting through these times unscathed is all worth it. Take care!!!! | ||
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Elite Bodybuilder
Posts: 978 |
Temple - Sorry for what you're going through/been through. Just think how good you will feel about yourself when you put on that sleeveless shirt and shorts. Good luck! ------------------ |
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posted January 25, 2001 10:05 AM
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