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My thoughts at the Gym...

Pakitalian
Pakitalian Posts: 218 Member
edited December 2024 in Motivation and Support
Just a little longer... Push for longer, harder, faster...

My panting and grunting will soon be replaced with gasps of joy when I get on the scale next week
That smell of sweat is intoxicating to me, because I know fat is melting off to expose the temple that is underneath

The pain I am feeling all over my body will just be a memory when my size 12 jeans will be too big for me
I shall celebrate every little drop of sweat, because to me, every drop is as valuable as gold

I have not been very happy with the girl I see in the mirror, but one day, she will be my hero!
I am a warrior, who has lost many battles with weight, but now I am here to with the war!!

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  • laughingdani
    laughingdani Posts: 2,275 Member
    Yesssss!

    Love this!

    You are an inspiration and such an encouragement to me everyday. :heart:
  • Pedal_Pusher
    Pedal_Pusher Posts: 1,166 Member
    My thoughts at the rare time I'm in the gym: "Why the *kitten* am I not outside turning the cranks??"
  • laughingdani
    laughingdani Posts: 2,275 Member
    I don't go to the gym....

    But my thoughts are similar to Pakitalian's when I am at boot camp or at the park running.

    There's a hero living in me. I will win the war because I am not the type to just lay down and die.
  • Pakitalian
    Pakitalian Posts: 218 Member
    I don't go to the gym....

    But my thoughts are similar to Pakitalian's when I am at boot camp or at the park running.

    There's a hero living in me. I will win the war because I am not the type to just lay down and die.


    You are my hero also, Dani. No one kicks *kitten* like you do!!!
  • jkestens63
    jkestens63 Posts: 1,164 Member
    I try to focus on my form whatever I am doing and then just read my nook (if on elliptical, treadmill) or listen to music while I zone out. I usually do cardio for 60 min at about 20 min left I literally have to start talking myself into finishing: get through the next 5 minutes, then the next, etc. I tell myself I have nothing better to do, that I'll be very proud of myself when I'm done.

    I hate strength but coounting the reps and then counting off my rest time helps me stay focused and get it done.
  • 2012asv
    2012asv Posts: 702 Member
    *like*
  • OneBryteSmile
    OneBryteSmile Posts: 808 Member
    Love, love, love this :)
  • batgreen
    batgreen Posts: 66
    Good mantra
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