Most everyone here knows the story of my workout motivations. The former partner being killed and the close call on the job of my own. I am proud of my background and proud of the drive my life events have given me. But our motivations seem to change over time. At least mine do. I find more and more that perhaps these events have not only motivatd me to be in shape but perhaps have had an even greater purpose and motivated me to find motivation. Life keeps throwing curveballs and I find that I am driven to overcome them and to move on. Last night I was thinking about how I no longer can have my two favorite and very healthy foods. Peanut butter and milk. I was blessed with a son who is severely allergic to peanut butter. We conquered that. No problem, I have learned so much about the issue and I have gained so much respect for a little boy who can go to a birthday party and not eat the cake but hold his head high and and say no thank you. Talk about finding motivation in that.. As for Milk, well I guess all my indulgence over the years needed to challenge me as well and I am now lactose intolerant. Terribly. But so what, I again have found a way to deal with the issue. And my poor wife.At one time she was so addicted to chocolate that I was beginning to think of it as a side dish. But now it gives her migraines so it too is out of the diet. Three very common foods that are no longer a part of my life yet I find it a challenge and find ways to not only do without but to one up what they had to offer.
But not just with food. Everyday, everywhere,everything seems to have a catch. I have a 7 year old in bed with pneumonia. Again, what a terrible thing to deal with but what an amazing opportunity to see her conquer her own obstacles. But not all motivatins or challenges are so deep. Just this week on this board I laid out my plans for gaining some size and wanting to add lbs to my lifts. Then what happens the very next day. I get a phone call and asked to play in a basketball league each week. Now you and I both know this can be a good thing. But it is just a small example of another hurdle to face when trying to reach a goal. My diet will be even more important, my rest will have greater meaning and my workouts will need to be altered in order to not take away from the gains. But you know what? I will figure it out. I will make it work and I will be very disappointed if I do not reach my goal. And why, because I now realize I no longer have motivation to go to the gym, to lift each week, to be in better shape than you...., I now realize I have the motivation to be more motivated!
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