Trying to eat healthier...
Putting in the work...
Why does my performance not reflect my efforts? WTF is going on?!?!
Answer: MENTAL TOUGHNESS!
I like to slam bars, I like to yell, I enjoy loud vulgar hip hop while I workout, I'm not afraid to get pissed off and throw a couple of plates around (respectfully of course), I've been known to bust out a few dance moves and get into the moment, but none of this carries over between those precious moments between 3, 2, 1... GO! and TIME!.
Today was basically a swift kick in the ass for me. I realized that I don't approach a workout to CRUSH it, I approach a workout to just complete it. This is not the mind set any CrossFit athlete let alone a competitive CrossFit athlete needs to have. Here's what's going to change...
1. Have fun - You're surrounded by others that are experiencing the same thing you are. Embrace it.
2. Comfort level - We all have that moment that we drop the bar to take a break and catch our breath because things get uncomfortable. Well... let it get uncomfy and get comfy with being uncomfy.
3. Crutches - GET RID OF THEM! You can complete a workout without a drink of water after every movement, if your hands are already white then you don't need anymore chalk, and if you drop the bar you don't need to make sure the clips are tight.
4. Catch up - Just because you fall behind doesn't mean the workout is over. GO.
5. Run with it - If you know you're in the lead, don't let them catch you.
6. Shut it - No need to have a conversation with anybody else until its over.
It takes just as much mental strength as it does physical strength to do well in this sport. So why not put in the mental work along with the physical work. Sounds easy enough... **right**!
I hate my goat.. I hate it, I hate it, I hate it. But tomorrow is D-day for that furry little rodent. So eat hardy my friend and enjoy it while it lasts.
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