When youre getting winded...what do you say?

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Britterboo22
Britterboo22 Posts: 300 Member
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So today I had a bit of an NSV and pushed through without a ton of breaks during Insanity which I haven't been able to do since I started. ( I also am an asthmatic so this is HUGE for me)

So when I get winded and wanna quit when I know I got more hit in me than im giving I just repeat the fact that I wanna fit AND look good in a bikini next summer...so im like "bikini bikini bikini" sometimes I even scream it.

What do yall tell yourselves when you wanna give up during a workout but know to push through?
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  • xjoseyx
    xjoseyx Posts: 74
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    I say "you can do it, just a little further, im proud of you for doing this". That last part seems weird now Ive typed it lol
  • cenafan
    cenafan Posts: 398 Member
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    I sing to my music. If I can sing the words I know I'm recovering my heart rate.
  • cwolfman13
    cwolfman13 Posts: 41,874 Member
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    That if I give up I'm going to get killed in my next race.
  • KANGOOJUMPS
    KANGOOJUMPS Posts: 6,472 Member
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    do it, do it, do it, so it.
  • ea101367
    ea101367 Posts: 175 Member
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    I have a skinny me picture on the wall I stare at.
  • welly5
    welly5 Posts: 293 Member
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    I just remind myself its in my mind, my legs and lungs usually have more to give but my mind is all "heya! Lets take a break!"
  • aquarabbit
    aquarabbit Posts: 1,622 Member
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    I have a wall of quotes on the wall where I workout.

    "Girls don't sweat, they glisten. WRONG! WE F****** SWEAT!"
    "You can be SORE tomorrow or you can be SORRY tomorrow. You choose"
    "Procrastination is opportunity's assassin"
    "Clear your mind of CAN'T."
    "If you're tired of starting over, stop quitting"

    I have separate ones for the fridge and pantry, but these are the ones I love to look at for my workouts. I switch them up with other ones every 2 months or so to keep the inspiration fresh.
  • HealthyWarrior
    HealthyWarrior Posts: 394 Member
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    I have a wall of quotes on the wall where I workout.

    "Girls don't sweat, they glisten. WRONG! WE F****** SWEAT!"
    "You can be SORE tomorrow or you can be SORRY tomorrow. You choose"
    "Procrastination is opportunity's assassin"
    "Clear your mind of CAN'T."
    "If you're tired of starting over, stop quitting"

    I have separate ones for the fridge and pantry, but these are the ones I love to look at for my workouts. I switch them up with other ones every 2 months or so to keep the inspiration fresh.

    Awesome idea!
  • JustPeachy044
    JustPeachy044 Posts: 770 Member
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    I work out w a great friend who pushes me.
    Today i was struggling she just lookedcat me and said FINISH IT,

    Another trick is to pick a lletter and think of all the words i can that fit my goals and desires....
  • HardcoreP0rk
    HardcoreP0rk Posts: 936 Member
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    This is embarrassing, but I sing cadences (in my head) from back in my army days...
  • Britterboo22
    Britterboo22 Posts: 300 Member
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    I have a wall of quotes on the wall where I workout.

    "Girls don't sweat, they glisten. WRONG! WE F****** SWEAT!"
    "You can be SORE tomorrow or you can be SORRY tomorrow. You choose"
    "Procrastination is opportunity's assassin"
    "Clear your mind of CAN'T."
    "If you're tired of starting over, stop quitting"

    I have separate ones for the fridge and pantry, but these are the ones I love to look at for my workouts. I switch them up with other ones every 2 months or so to keep the inspiration fresh.

    Awesome idea!

    I love this Idea!!!
  • MommaChocoLatte
    MommaChocoLatte Posts: 389 Member
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    I push myself to make it another 5 minutes and then another 5 minutes... etc.
  • nyrina4life
    nyrina4life Posts: 196 Member
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    I cry to God for help. :happy:
    It helps, but there are a lot of times where I have to stop due to the room spinning. :embarassed:
  • duqtape
    duqtape Posts: 121 Member
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    Finding Nemo : Just keep swimming (obvious)
    Just keep running
    Just keep riding

    Or this one time when we were lost hiking and I really really wanted to quit. But couldn't because we had to get back to the car.

    Just keep walking.

    It actually helped immensely.
  • J3nnyV
    J3nnyV Posts: 114 Member
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    I say, usually out loud, "you have the body you earn".

    So if I quit, I have the body I earned by quitting. If I push through, I have the body I earned by pushing through.

    I love the idea of saying, "I'm proud of you".... I say that to my kids when they keep trying.

    Great ideas here!

    ETA: great job on pushing through today OP! I'm proud of you!
  • Britterboo22
    Britterboo22 Posts: 300 Member
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    ETA: great job on pushing through today OP! I'm proud of you!

    thank you that means a lot!
    i had to do a bit of a happy dance after ahah
  • ostrichagain
    ostrichagain Posts: 271 Member
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    I just remember my second wind is coming. I control my breathing by counting, keep my pace and pretty soon it happens, I'm home free after that. It's transcendent. Music helps too, I get lost in it and forget my muscles are burning.
  • strongmindstrongbody
    strongmindstrongbody Posts: 315 Member
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    I look at the people in the video doing the workout. If they're not quitting, then neither am I.
  • elkahallick
    elkahallick Posts: 1,138 Member
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    Tell myself to Push thru it
  • jeromykaplan
    jeromykaplan Posts: 205 Member
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    To be honest i slam the floor and scream LETS GOOOOO!! like shaunt t

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