Can't
Anon4678
Posts: 37
You know, I really hate that word.
While working out earlier this week, the thought popped into my mind: "You can't run, and you're silly for wanting to try."
So I started running. I couldn't do it for long, but I did it. The next day, I did it faster, for longer.
Today I stepped on the scale and saw that I'd gained a pound.
"See! Told you that you CAN'T do this."
I'm going to prove you wrong, voice. I CAN do this. Just watch me.
While working out earlier this week, the thought popped into my mind: "You can't run, and you're silly for wanting to try."
So I started running. I couldn't do it for long, but I did it. The next day, I did it faster, for longer.
Today I stepped on the scale and saw that I'd gained a pound.
"See! Told you that you CAN'T do this."
I'm going to prove you wrong, voice. I CAN do this. Just watch me. 0
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I think I can, I think I can, I think I can...0
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I think I can, I think I can, I think I can...
Bahahaha! I like that. I'm going to start calling myself The Big Little Engine That Could.0 -
Great job! Can't is not allowed in our vocabulary! Yes we can! I started walking with little running intervals about 2 years ago. I now run races! Am I fast? Not at all. Am I proud of myself? Yes I am! Can I? Yes I can!! way to be inspirational!0
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You can talk yourself out of (or into!) almost anything. The little voice has a lot to answer to! :laugh:0
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"Can't" should not even be in your vocabulary. Replace it with "Can".0
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Good for you!
As I'm sure you already know, your body will fluctuate a LOT! during any given day. Mine is generally 5 or 6 pounds.
It could also be your body hanging on to a little extra fluid to protect muscles and things you may have "injured" while running. The body is amazing!
Keep on doing what you're doing and pretty soon that voice will be saying, Well I'll be danged! She CAN do it!! :bigsmile:0 -
"Can't" should not even be in your vocabulary. Replace it with "Can".
Certainly trying to do that. 0 -
Great job! Can't is not allowed in our vocabulary! Yes we can! I started walking with little running intervals about 2 years ago. I now run races! Am I fast? Not at all. Am I proud of myself? Yes I am! Can I? Yes I can!! way to be inspirational!
That is awesome!!! You rock. 0 -
Good for you!
As I'm sure you already know, your body will fluctuate a LOT! during any given day. Mine is generally 5 or 6 pounds.
It could also be your body hanging on to a little extra fluid to protect muscles and things you may have "injured" while running. The body is amazing!
Keep on doing what you're doing and pretty soon that voice will be saying, Well I'll be danged! She CAN do it!! :bigsmile:
Thank you so much! Seeing as I'm limping around because my thighs and hip flexors are freaking killing me, that's a definite possibility. All I care about is that my habits are better today than they were two weeks ago. The scale will eventually catch up. Thank you for being so supportive and offering constructive advice!!! :happy:0 -
I am doing C25K. Just about to start week 6. It seems that when I increase the number of minuates I run, I gain a little. My theory is that it is water retention in my leg muscles while they recover and repair themselves. You are probably experiencing the same thing. I really recommend the C25k program. There are several free and low costs apps for smartphones if that helps. In 6 weeks, I have gone from not running at all to running (albiet slowly) for 20 minutes straight yesterday, and a little over a mile! You CAN do this! Good luck on your journey!0
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I am doing C25K. Just about to start week 6. It seems that when I increase the number of minuates I run, I gain a little. My theory is that it is water retention in my leg muscles while they recover and repair themselves. You are probably experiencing the same thing. I really recommend the C25k program. There are several free and low costs apps for smartphones if that helps. In 6 weeks, I have gone from not running at all to running (albiet slowly) for 20 minutes straight yesterday, and a little over a mile! You CAN do this! Good luck on your journey!
Thank you!! I'm definitely going to be looking into C25k, because I really would like to ease into being able to run more. Thank you for being awesomely supportive. Good luck to you on your journey as well! Keep up your hard work!!0 -
My children's school teach that CAN'T stands for "I C*ompletely A*dmit I'm N*ot T*rying"0
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You're awesome! Just wanted to let you know.
:flowerforyou:0 -
My children's school teach that CAN'T stands for "I C*ompletely A*dmit I'm N*ot T*rying"
love it! gonna have to tell that to the preschool teacher at the daycare I work at.0 -
You're awesome! Just wanted to let you know.
:flowerforyou:
You are so sweet! I think you're pretty awesome too. 0 -
My children's school teach that CAN'T stands for "I C*ompletely A*dmit I'm N*ot T*rying"
OH LOVE THAT - I will be using that one on MY kids!!!!!0 -
Your post really got to me, because I say that word to myself way too much. I am trying to adopt a new attitude of not only "can", but WILL". Your thing about running though, made me remember something I saw a couple of years ago. It takes people who don't run and transforms them into people who do. This is the link to the page:
http://www.coolrunning.com/engine/2/2_3/181.shtml0 -
You already are proving that little voice wrong because you ARE doing it!
Thank you for posting this- I really needed to see this. You've given me motivation from afar! I LOVE your positive attitude 0 -
Your post really got to me, because I say that word to myself way too much. I am trying to adopt a new attitude of not only "can", but WILL". Your thing about running though, made me remember something I saw a couple of years ago. It takes people who don't run and transforms them into people who do. This is the link to the page:
http://www.coolrunning.com/engine/2/2_3/181.shtml
Thank you so much!! You can definitely overcome saying that negative word, and I know you will!! 0 -
You already are proving that little voice wrong because you ARE doing it!
Thank you for posting this- I really needed to see this. You've given me motivation from afar! I LOVE your positive attitude
Thank YOU for taking the time to read and reply! I'm glad it gave you a boost! 0 -
:flowerforyou: Way to go! You are just one step closer now to reaching your goals. Thanks for posting a great reminder!
Love your profile pic by the way!!0 -
My children's school teach that CAN'T stands for "I C*ompletely A*dmit I'm N*ot T*rying"
Nice, I like this one. I will have to write this down to use on my kids when I have them!0 -
Good for you!
As I'm sure you already know, your body will fluctuate a LOT! during any given day. Mine is generally 5 or 6 pounds.
It could also be your body hanging on to a little extra fluid to protect muscles and things you may have "injured" while running. The body is amazing!
Keep on doing what you're doing and pretty soon that voice will be saying, Well I'll be danged! She CAN do it!! :bigsmile:
Thank you so much! Seeing as I'm limping around because my thighs and hip flexors are freaking killing me, that's a definite possibility. All I care about is that my habits are better today than they were two weeks ago. The scale will eventually catch up. Thank you for being so supportive and offering constructive advice!!! :happy:
haha been there! Be very proud of your awesome workout!!! You CAN do it and you WILL!!! Then you'll look back and think wowwww I really DID do that! I'm pretty dammm good!!:flowerforyou:0 -
.My children's school teach that CAN'T stands for "I C*ompletely A*dmit I'm N*ot T*rying"
Absolutely love that! 0 -
Do not allow yourself to give up...I could not even run a mile 5 weeks ago. The voices in my head told me to stop beacause my legs hurt or my breathing was too heavy...so I decided that instead of stopping that I would simply slow down, but didn't give up. Just 5 weeks later I can run up to 6 miles at a time @ 10mph...not the fastest...folks jog by me all the time. At first that discouraged me, but I soon realized that I am doing this for my health and well being. I did get physical before I started and to my suprise I had very high cholesterol and high blood pressure. Along with a better diet and MFP I have lost 17 lbs and my blood pressure is way down(without medication). I return to the doctor in about 4 weeks to check my cholesterol to see where it is...feel free to add me as a friend...Good luck!!!!0
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:flowerforyou: Way to go! You are just one step closer now to reaching your goals. Thanks for posting a great reminder!
Love your profile pic by the way!!
Thank YOU! I figured it was appropriate since I was talking about conquering that little voice in my head. It's my battle pose.
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Good for you!
As I'm sure you already know, your body will fluctuate a LOT! during any given day. Mine is generally 5 or 6 pounds.
It could also be your body hanging on to a little extra fluid to protect muscles and things you may have "injured" while running. The body is amazing!
Keep on doing what you're doing and pretty soon that voice will be saying, Well I'll be danged! She CAN do it!! :bigsmile:
Thank you so much! Seeing as I'm limping around because my thighs and hip flexors are freaking killing me, that's a definite possibility. All I care about is that my habits are better today than they were two weeks ago. The scale will eventually catch up. Thank you for being so supportive and offering constructive advice!!! :happy:
haha been there! Be very proud of your awesome workout!!! You CAN do it and you WILL!!! Then you'll look back and think wowwww I really DID do that! I'm pretty dammm good!!:flowerforyou:
Thank you!! I feel like I got hit by (a tiny and oddly specific) Mack Truck, but I can't stop grinning because I know it means I'm using muscles that I haven't in a loooong time.0
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