Halfway through my arms – shoulders workout, I was ready to throw the towel in!
My arms were limp. My shoulders were burning. But the thought of leaving and not finishing was appealing yet too disappointing.
I couldn’t help but wonder why I was so intent on stopping. As I continued my workout, the thought of leaving was more real.
What changed my mind – my thighs! I looked down at my thighs and remembered why I needed this journey and the importance of ending each workout with a 10-minute intense cardio exercise.
I need to tattoo this to my forehead: “In order to change the structure of my body, I need strength training and cardio workouts.” My original goals were to strengthen my Olive Oyl arms, build a strong core, and figure out how to reduce the ‘non-muscular stuff’ in my thighs while strengthening my muscles.
Currently, I am on a nine week workout schedule. My personal development is dependent on 4 pillars: rest, food, exercise and stretching.
It has been immensely helpful to video and view my workouts. I have grown exponentially from watching my workouts, researching the proper lifting form, and resisting the temptation to cheat.
Contemplate:
- How do you stay motivated?