Ivan,
I think you should pursue attacking your anxiety with the same zest that you have pursued you lifting. You are obviously a strong person and I don't mean just physically. It doesn't sound like you are going to be truly happy unless you get this anxiety under grips. You are just starting the program and these questions that you have racing through your head (and believe me we all do) will be answered as you participate in this program. I mean it when I say pursue this program with the same rigor that you pursue your lifting and I believe that you will whip your anxiety's butt. Good luck!!!
--Julie
1st time poster: My situation and if anyone else can somewhat relate or help?
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It made me smile and laugh to myself reading your replies.. I just started listening to tape 3, b/c tape 2 didn't really do much for me, and most of it i've already experimented with...
I was super anxious laying in bed before i got here... I took a nap and have to work from 5 on... I have several negative thoughts yes, a lot of them must be subconscious or the stress response is for that matter.. Anyhow, ive been listening to the relaxation CD relentlessly... However, I truly found myself happier when I was bodybuilding... Ummmm... I will hold this thought until the end of the week, b/c I have a big decision to make.... Either start training again OR totally focus on this program, which will be tough as nails, since I don't have that sense of self-accomplishment with good weekly workouts... I believe that I need to finish what I started with bodybuilding, I set out to turn professional and completely transform my body... Yes, I believe competitive athletes, some, have a highly reactive system, so BP is elevated sometimes... As of now, I think the most important thing is to not worry, easier said than done... I love you ppl for helping and offering insight... I don't say that often enough, but I suppose anxiety is good in a way that it makes me more easily receptive and giving in emotions... I dont know, all i know is im taking it day by day and it's hard to see the light at the end of the tunnel right now...
When stressing out laying in bed: There were a few scenarios going through my head:
1) Compete in this show in 12-weeks, meaning just lifting for definition and maintaining size..
2) Bulking up... Lifting for size and not competing...
3) Running in this 10k I was planning on doing during my break from weight training... This would mean going cold turkey and doing the program.. I would continue doing my prehabilitative exercises for my shoulders, knees, lowback etc...
If I get back into bodybuilding, it would kind of bias the program since i would likely feel good b/c of the accomplishment from training and changing my body...
So its tough for me.. But there is one thing and only one thing i care about now: Listen to tape 3 then go to work.... I'm going to do my rotator cuff and lowback PT exercises, funny as it is, i lift 5 lb weights for high reps and I feel great knowing im therapuetically healing my body by strengthening the intrinsic muscles...
I could probably do this for a while before i get back into bodybuilding...
Based on what ive said, what choice should i make?
I was super anxious laying in bed before i got here... I took a nap and have to work from 5 on... I have several negative thoughts yes, a lot of them must be subconscious or the stress response is for that matter.. Anyhow, ive been listening to the relaxation CD relentlessly... However, I truly found myself happier when I was bodybuilding... Ummmm... I will hold this thought until the end of the week, b/c I have a big decision to make.... Either start training again OR totally focus on this program, which will be tough as nails, since I don't have that sense of self-accomplishment with good weekly workouts... I believe that I need to finish what I started with bodybuilding, I set out to turn professional and completely transform my body... Yes, I believe competitive athletes, some, have a highly reactive system, so BP is elevated sometimes... As of now, I think the most important thing is to not worry, easier said than done... I love you ppl for helping and offering insight... I don't say that often enough, but I suppose anxiety is good in a way that it makes me more easily receptive and giving in emotions... I dont know, all i know is im taking it day by day and it's hard to see the light at the end of the tunnel right now...
When stressing out laying in bed: There were a few scenarios going through my head:
1) Compete in this show in 12-weeks, meaning just lifting for definition and maintaining size..
2) Bulking up... Lifting for size and not competing...
3) Running in this 10k I was planning on doing during my break from weight training... This would mean going cold turkey and doing the program.. I would continue doing my prehabilitative exercises for my shoulders, knees, lowback etc...
If I get back into bodybuilding, it would kind of bias the program since i would likely feel good b/c of the accomplishment from training and changing my body...
So its tough for me.. But there is one thing and only one thing i care about now: Listen to tape 3 then go to work.... I'm going to do my rotator cuff and lowback PT exercises, funny as it is, i lift 5 lb weights for high reps and I feel great knowing im therapuetically healing my body by strengthening the intrinsic muscles...
I could probably do this for a while before i get back into bodybuilding...
Based on what ive said, what choice should i make?
Oh!!! I will enjoy the health i have! Funny thing, you know what made me feel good before coming here? I thought to myself, joint problems from lifting, but then I thought to myself, if I only had 2-years to live, what would I do? At this point, I thought of progressing to getting stronger by working out and lifting... I thought, I'd squat 600 and bench 400... Yes thats alot, i probably wouldnt get that strong, but id get close... Point is, it gave me a sense of freedom to think that thought... In other words, no fear, no limits... It made me feel good... It took the anxiety of joint issues out of my mind since there was a deadline... So no worry of the future... Kinda weird, but I know i would live each day like there were no tommorrow if this were true, and that means I would be living and not just merely existing...
Thoughts????
Maybe some of you could interpret the logic to that positive feeling i got from that thought.. Not exactly a positive thought, but kind of in between you think? In any event, it seems to have obviously taken the worry out of my current pursuits in bodybuilding...
Thoughts????
Maybe some of you could interpret the logic to that positive feeling i got from that thought.. Not exactly a positive thought, but kind of in between you think? In any event, it seems to have obviously taken the worry out of my current pursuits in bodybuilding...
Shif.
If you don't like something change it; if you can't change it, change the way you think about it.
If you don't like something change it; if you can't change it, change the way you think about it.
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Also, many ppl complain of bodybuilding being stressful and contest prep as such a well... What's interesting is when I'm into it, I'm at peace....
There are a lot of things in bodybuilding that are antianxiolytic... The eating is controlled to minimize muscle loss, meaning we control cortisol and the stress hormones by eating every 2-3 hours, regulating blood sugar levels to burn more fat, working out frequently to sta strong and defined, etc.... If anything, this appears to be a stress reduction lifestyle... Yes it's limited, but it worked for me, it's all i know that has worked since age 22 of onset... Oh and also, the other benefit is the enhanced self-image and self-esteem that comes with out.... It will be shortlived to some sense, but for now, it's what works... In other words, i'd like to find out how i can be in better shape without it.. That way, it wont feel like a crutch... Just as long as there is a current solution i feel good, but i will be in the meantime trying to find a better solution, hopefully through this program.
There are a lot of things in bodybuilding that are antianxiolytic... The eating is controlled to minimize muscle loss, meaning we control cortisol and the stress hormones by eating every 2-3 hours, regulating blood sugar levels to burn more fat, working out frequently to sta strong and defined, etc.... If anything, this appears to be a stress reduction lifestyle... Yes it's limited, but it worked for me, it's all i know that has worked since age 22 of onset... Oh and also, the other benefit is the enhanced self-image and self-esteem that comes with out.... It will be shortlived to some sense, but for now, it's what works... In other words, i'd like to find out how i can be in better shape without it.. That way, it wont feel like a crutch... Just as long as there is a current solution i feel good, but i will be in the meantime trying to find a better solution, hopefully through this program.
Ivan,
Bodybuilding and exercise are extremely good for you and your health.. Im not sure what your asking here? At first I thought it was about our bp?
I beleive this program gives you peace of mind, so that you dont have to work at finding it in overdoing, whether it be exercise or eating, or etc.
Our bodies and minds also need rest! A time of renewal, so that we can face whatever is to come. WE need to build not only muscle, but mind, spiritual and self esteem... Your more than just a bodybuilder! Dont really know if what im saying makes any sense to you.. because im kind of confused as to what your question is?
Bodybuilding and exercise are extremely good for you and your health.. Im not sure what your asking here? At first I thought it was about our bp?
I beleive this program gives you peace of mind, so that you dont have to work at finding it in overdoing, whether it be exercise or eating, or etc.
Our bodies and minds also need rest! A time of renewal, so that we can face whatever is to come. WE need to build not only muscle, but mind, spiritual and self esteem... Your more than just a bodybuilder! Dont really know if what im saying makes any sense to you.. because im kind of confused as to what your question is?
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Well i am using bodybuilding as my coping mechanism to regulate my anxiety... But today, i feel better.. I am not bodybuilding but am working through the program... I am finding myself setting new goals.. I will get back into bodybuilding, but i think my anxiety made me just worry all the time.. It gave me negative views of bodybuilding.. But in anything in life, one can look at the negative side of things.. I believe that mindset is key here... If we stay focused on the positive, acknowledge the negative, but stay focused on positive, life is better... And i am feeling that these past few days 
Oh, I power cleaned 225lb yesterday and I feel great today!!!!
Today, im going to work, then I will do good healthy endurance-core exercises for my lowback and shoulders... I'm so excited about the balance im learning of and I will be so much more ready for my next run at competition in bodybuilding once i get back into it.. And yes, im more than a bodybuilder!!! I'm a positive person with a lot to offer and give to ppl!!! Thanks you all.
Oh, I power cleaned 225lb yesterday and I feel great today!!!!
Today, im going to work, then I will do good healthy endurance-core exercises for my lowback and shoulders... I'm so excited about the balance im learning of and I will be so much more ready for my next run at competition in bodybuilding once i get back into it.. And yes, im more than a bodybuilder!!! I'm a positive person with a lot to offer and give to ppl!!! Thanks you all.
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Hi all i tried to talk on general chat but forsoe reason my computer freexes up while I am talking. Taht was two days ago. I just now tried again to get into general chat computer won'tlet me in.
Have an old computer with wsndows 98 an d dial up. I wonder if they are busy and that is why I have a hard time getting in.
I am not into body building nor any exercise program although I woiuld like to. My finaces are in roughshape rightnow, patially from the holidays and the medicalo bills I ran up before I found theis program.
I an not doing very wee. Should be in week 5 but have not got through 3 yet.
I sure could use the exercise I hope it would help with is going on right now.
I don't sleepat night. The least little stress, cleaning house, taking out garbage, little things set me off.
Earlier in the week on my way out to run some errands I took a few minutes to knock the rest of the ice off my front gatge so I culd finally open it all the way. It only took a few small kicks with the foot it has melted enough taht it cam off easy. I felt it the rest of the day. I had such at attack that there were parts of my body that I don't think I new existed were so sore. I hurt so bad from top to botton. Evenmy ears.
My ears have been hurting since.
Yesterday same thing excpet I wasn't tryhing to knock any snow off anything.. All I did was go feed my birds. The snow is melting and is soft that it dosn't hold much weight anymore. I slipped in the snow where the birdfeed is . My feet and snuk to my knees and if that wasn't fun tring to get out of.
B y last night I was sore sore and so stressed out I couldn't even sit sstill to listen to the relaxaion tape. Finally I went and found the heating pad to put on my legs so I could try and relax enough to listen. Didn't work to well.
I don't want to say how old I am but I amno spring chicken.. I have 5 grandkids, ages 2 to 16.
Hopefully the snow will will melt more so I can take the dog out and walk, we both need the exedrcise.
Have a Doctors apt in tow weeks to check out the ears..
Since I can't ge into general chat I was wondedring if there was anyone out there from the Pacific northwest. I would like to find someone or group were I could get together in person and talk .
Iam in the Inland N orthwest. I;ll leave that part for now to see if there is anyone out there.
I work in retail, but very slow this time of year.
Have an old computer with wsndows 98 an d dial up. I wonder if they are busy and that is why I have a hard time getting in.
I am not into body building nor any exercise program although I woiuld like to. My finaces are in roughshape rightnow, patially from the holidays and the medicalo bills I ran up before I found theis program.
I an not doing very wee. Should be in week 5 but have not got through 3 yet.
I sure could use the exercise I hope it would help with is going on right now.
I don't sleepat night. The least little stress, cleaning house, taking out garbage, little things set me off.
Earlier in the week on my way out to run some errands I took a few minutes to knock the rest of the ice off my front gatge so I culd finally open it all the way. It only took a few small kicks with the foot it has melted enough taht it cam off easy. I felt it the rest of the day. I had such at attack that there were parts of my body that I don't think I new existed were so sore. I hurt so bad from top to botton. Evenmy ears.
My ears have been hurting since.
Yesterday same thing excpet I wasn't tryhing to knock any snow off anything.. All I did was go feed my birds. The snow is melting and is soft that it dosn't hold much weight anymore. I slipped in the snow where the birdfeed is . My feet and snuk to my knees and if that wasn't fun tring to get out of.
B y last night I was sore sore and so stressed out I couldn't even sit sstill to listen to the relaxaion tape. Finally I went and found the heating pad to put on my legs so I could try and relax enough to listen. Didn't work to well.
I don't want to say how old I am but I amno spring chicken.. I have 5 grandkids, ages 2 to 16.
Hopefully the snow will will melt more so I can take the dog out and walk, we both need the exedrcise.
Have a Doctors apt in tow weeks to check out the ears..
Since I can't ge into general chat I was wondedring if there was anyone out there from the Pacific northwest. I would like to find someone or group were I could get together in person and talk .
Iam in the Inland N orthwest. I;ll leave that part for now to see if there is anyone out there.
I work in retail, but very slow this time of year.