tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36061191.post8556612194812242961..comments2023-10-29T00:59:34.629+10:30Comments on RUNNING FOR MY LIFE: MUSINGSMagdahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12514613437508389800noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36061191.post-34045666992331324772007-08-21T07:27:00.000+09:302007-08-21T07:27:00.000+09:30Hi Magda,I've found that the reason most competito...Hi Magda,<BR/><BR/>I've found that the reason most competitors (myself in the past included) balloon back up after comp is that we feel a sense of entitlement to eat everything we were craving during comp prep once comp is over. <BR/><BR/>We have all done that in the past and that is why we get to the point of wanting to change our bodies in the first place. No wonder we can't understand why we would put ourselves back there after comp!!<BR/><BR/>We need to change our mindset from;<BR/><BR/>"I've worked so hard to get this body and get onstage, I deserve to eat whatever I want."<BR/><BR/>to;<BR/><BR/>"I've worked so damn hard to get this body and I <B><I>deserve to keep it</B></I>!!"<BR/><BR/>Take it from me, if you think the mood swings can be fast and furious now, they are nothing compared to how you are going to be if you balloon back out after comp.<BR/><BR/>One of my best tips is not to go crazy after comp. Give yourself 24 hours to eat whatever you want, then get back to clean eating for most of your meals and just have a treat here and there. <BR/><BR/>Also, keep a good eye on your measurements, but definitely not more than once a week. It is too easy for the weight and fat to creep on, so keep an eye on how your body is responding to your post-comp diet. xxxRaeChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09308626116618907584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36061191.post-16569643609918430072007-08-18T08:50:00.000+09:302007-08-18T08:50:00.000+09:30Hi Magda,I find the mood swings really hard too as...Hi Magda,<BR/>I find the mood swings really hard too as they effect the people around you too. Unfortunately starvation diets (lets face it that's what a comp diet is when you consider exercising on top) impact people's moods a lot! <BR/>As for post comp management I am yet to succeed there. I've found that aspect really tough where others seem to manage it ok. Weight gain is inevitable but it is trying to stop it at the right point that is hard. I think you just need to have a plan and do your absolute best to follow it. I am still working on that! Keep it going you are doing great and nearly halway there. NicNichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09000111160226012531noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36061191.post-29084203762114821662007-08-18T08:19:00.000+09:302007-08-18T08:19:00.000+09:30Good to read that your sons social event ended up ...Good to read that your sons social event ended up being a breeze to get through, can be challenging sometimes, I have a couple of dinner dates soon and a very good friends wedding two weeks before comp coming up :)<BR/><BR/>...keeps life interesting at the very least, have a great weekend<BR/><BR/>AlixxxAlihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17768155837846977488noreply@blogger.com