Anyone else have a case of the “used to’s”?

jholohan53
jholohan53 Posts: 2 Member
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I have been trying to stop comparing my current progress to my previous abilities. I always find myself saying what I “used to” be able to do instead of celebrating my progress. Anyone relate or have insight into how they stopped that mindset?

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  • Megan_smartiepants1970
    Megan_smartiepants1970 Posts: 43,335 Member
    I can relate ... I use to do the same thing .... Now I tell myself look how far I have come .... I am stronger than I use to be ......You got this :)
  • LALITHrockz3687
    LALITHrockz3687 Posts: 1 Member
    Same here. Im working on getting back to what i used to and could do.
  • RunsWithBees
    RunsWithBees Posts: 1,508 Member
    Maybe think about it in the way of bad habits you used to do and follow up with how you are currently improving.
    For example here’s some of mine...
    :) I used to get out of breath climbing a single flight of stairs or walking around the block. Now I can run up and down hills and mountains whenever I want to!
    :) I used to sit on the couch and watch tv for hours. Now I go on walks, hikes, bike rides, etc and have had some fantastic adventures!
    :) I used to hate shopping for clothes and felt like nothing fit me right. Now I love shopping for cute outfits that flatter the figure I’ve worked so hard to achieve!
    :) I used to eat a lot of calorie heavy convenience foods. Now I do a lot more cooking at home and I’m getting to be really good at it and love trying out new recipes!
  • watts6151
    watts6151 Posts: 905 Member
    jholohan53 wrote: »
    I have been trying to stop comparing my current progress to my previous abilities. I always find myself saying what I “used to” be able to do instead of celebrating my progress. Anyone relate or have insight into how they stopped that mindset?

    Totally! What I could do in my 20’s early 30’s
    Is distant memory now I’m in my 40’s
  • sportygal1971
    sportygal1971 Posts: 62 Member
    Yeah I used to deadlift 200 lbs and box and spar. Now I'm just wanting to not be out of breath when I workout. I'm pushing close to 50, but I would like to do some of what I used to.

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