What motivates you to do what you do in the gym? What motivates you to go heavier, harder, or push out that extra rep?
For the past year and a half, it had been me knowing that I would have to stand on stage in a tiny bikini in bright lights. Did I mention I was to be judged based on my physique? Yes, a panel of judges would have to look at me critically and decide whether or not I was worthy of a trophy. All my training, days alone in the gym, would come down to that moment on stage. I was a monster in the gym. A 100% natural monster.
What happens if you no longer compete? Do you lose that edge in your training? NEVER. Do you miss days because, well, you can? Absolutely not. I think back on why I even started competing and it gives me the answer. I LOVE TO TRAIN. I love moving heavy weight and as a result, I love to see the progress I make and how I better myself with every training session. I get stronger, faster and look better and better. I’m healthy not just physically but mentally as well. A lot of people use food as an emotional crutch, I use the weights and the sprints. Having a rough day? I take it out on the iron or the track. For those who use food for comfort, I have this advice…habits are created in as little as two weeks. You can make that change from food to physical exercise.
A couple of little things to help get you pumped for that workout ahead of you:
* Create a playlist that gets you going. This playlist has music on it that gets you ready for some serious work.
* Join a gym or at the very least surround yourself in an environment where people take training seriously. This can be difficult but if worst comes to worst…refer back to my first suggestion…and keep that iPod playing and don’t pull your head phone out for ANYONE unless they are on fire. You get my drift.
* Don’t be scared to leave it all in the gym. No one is judging you. And if they are…who gives a sh*t. Get your mind right and do what you’re in there to do.
If you guys have any other pieces of advice or questions for me, please feel free to comment or contact me at soolmaz@brickhousemiami.com
Happy Training!
