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| Get Into Auto-Pilot |
| 02.04.2012 07:18:00 | |
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I cannot take credit for this. This is from Roger and Ally Baker of RAB Fitness over in Kennewick, WA. Truer words were never spoken of a competitor and Competition Coach!
"In case you forgot, here's the thing about being a competitor... you wake up every day knowing that you may or may not see changes in the mirror [or] on the scale... and this does not shake you. It may be WEEKS before you see any changes. Some weeks will be awesome. Some not. Instant gratification is not in your vocabulary. You've heard this before and I'll say it again, THERE IS NO OFF-SEASON! That means that you REALIZE the dedication, sacrifice, time, sweat [and] tears that will go into this even in the dead of winter when no is looking or even paying attention. Now, this isn't something that I can just tell you and you will learn. Only time and experience will teach you this. So, if you are the one that is out there struggling today...take a deep breath, remove yourself from in front of the mirror, and get into auto pilot. Because this is just the beginning and if you stick to the plan.... you will be rewarded... " Roger/Ally Baker – RAB Fitness
Roger and Ally NAILED it on the head with this one! Look, I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again – if you wanna be a competitor – a GOOD competitor - then you’d better be willing to do what others won’t, don’t, and can’t. It’s not about motivation. It’s not about inspiration. It’s not about the trophy or the glitz and glamour of the night show. It’s not about size and muscularity and freakiness or anything else. Competition is preparation, pure and simple. Oh sure, we end up on stage looking our absolute best (or at least that’s the goal) but the contest is not about the end result. It’s about the journey – it always has been about the journey and it always will be about the journey. Several sayings that I’ve coined over the years and use on my website goes like this:
“Many competitors want to win. Do work first. Do not put the win before the work!” David “Dr. Buff” Patterson
“You’re not always going to win, but you sure as hell better train like a winner!” David “Dr. Buff” Patterson
Do me a favor – re-read Rog & Ally’s post one more time, this time with conviction and purpose. Read it out loud! Take every word to heart because, trust me, they both have! You don’t get to the caliber of either of them without hard work, discipline, and sacrifice. There IS NO instant gratification. There IS NO easy workouts. And there sure as hell IS NO OFF-SEASON! Not an off-season, not an off-day, not an off-hour.
Sunday is Super Bowl Sunday, traditionally a day of feasting and festivities. All I can say is, if you wanna put yourself in the best possible position to take first place, then you’d better enjoy the festivities without the feast! Some of you will get this…many of you won’t. And it will show onstage on April 20th or 21st, trust me. Personally, I’m gonna watch the game, but all by myself, at home, in my chicken and salad and green beans and yams and potatoes and rice infested house. No temptations. No struggles. Just me. Is it worth it? That’s the question each of you will have to ask yourself Sunday morning…”Is this worth it?” What do you CHOOSE to do in two days? Because remember, no one is holding a gun to your head. It will be your choice – it always has been and it always will be. If the choice is to ‘stick to the plan’, then as Rog and Ally said, “You will be rewarded…”. Peace…
The Dr.
David "Dr. Buff" Patterson, MPE, CSCS, CSTS 253-576-4859 - Mobile http://www.TheDrBuffExperience.com/wordpress http://www.facebook.com/drbuff http://www.facebook.com/TeamBuffedBods http://www.facebook.com/thedrbuffexperience "Tell me you will...tell me you won't...don't tell me you can't!"
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| Jen B |
| The Dreamer Vs. The Fear |
| 11.11.2011 00:28:21 | |
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Anyone else's mind do this to them? I know mine does, and I've been reading, and journaling to overcome it. I have always loved training my body, have put to much focus on that and not enough on my mind. Take a minute to think about your strength not physically but mentally. What do you do to defeat the naysayers of yourself and others?
Dreamer: Check it out, Emerald Cup 30th Anniversary!! Jen do you know what this means...You could finally make it to the stage and your first competition could be at the 30th anniversary of the Emerald Cup!! Its a coincidence, I'll be 30 next year in 2012...2012 is the year of 30!!! Ok, I need to start training now, I have a lot of work to do and need to take it slow. I just started the Isagenix 30 day system and am feeling GREAT! Were on the right track, now a coach!! The Fear: Haha...right Jen. Here you go again, the thoughts overtake you with excitement and I will crush you! You have looked for coaches before, remember how expensive they are? How are you going to pay for that, supplements, suits, music, dance classes, choreography, plane tickets, you see the list doesn't end. Dreamer: If I have not shaken this dream yet I will not let it go. The fight in me is more than I can explain I will do this I WILL!! Ok, lets find a coach... The Fear: See I told you...your looking for coaches, nobody near here, nobody that is going to put the time into you and stay on your back every step of the way. And do you see those price tags...sorry Charlie just not gonna happen. Dreamer: Ok, ways to come up with competition funds? *Thinking*...I will find a way, I have come to far to not find a way and will not let this stand in my way. I wonder if anyone would be willing to invest their time in me to see me succeed? To know where I'm coming from and help me blossom into what I am about to become? Prayer and passion can take a person a long way, and I am digging deep into both right now! Stay positive Jen, it will work out. The Fear: Your hillarious...who is going to take the time to help you, nobody knows who you are, your not a known competitor. If they do know you its because you have tried to start with them and then your body shuts down and they see you quit. No way are they going to reach out and push you! Its not time Jen, its not time. Dreamer: I am tired of hearing its not time. When is it time? So many things in life are never "in time". What I feel in my heart, in my soul, that is what is time. And I know I feel different now, I know I feel strong. My mind strength is growing and its carrying my body further as well! I am a strong woman with motivation and drive out of this world! Some can't believe at what I have done and will do to achieve a goal, to live a dream and inspire others along the way! This is the time! Patiently waiting for my green Emerald Cup bracelet to arrive, I will wear that puppy day in and day out! And one lucky audience member will catch it when I chuck that baby off the stage during my debut!! Check it fear, you are dead, I will catch you and tear you apart! The Fear: Right...to be continued... Tags: Figure | Bodybuilding | Washington Ironman | Emerald Cup | Craig Productions | setbacks | Journey | Thoughts | Mindset | Determination | Goals | goal setting | Fitness | Visualization | Dreams | focus |
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| One Day Closer - We CAN Do It! |
| 04.14.2010 00:30:03 | |
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So I'm all pumped up! I'm actually surprised at how much energy I have right now! I've been working my butt off and blasting through depletion workouts, yet I'm still feeling energized. I think it is MENTAL energy more than anything...The excitement and joy that I'm feeling about the ECUP is helping my body push through my workouts. And OF COURSE the Lord is helping me! I've been blasting my Worship music as I train and do cardio and it is helping me stay strong! There's nothing like Point of Grace, Big Daddy Weave, Third Day, Casting Crowns and Mandisa to get me through my workouts! I see my workouts and cardio as my way to Praise Him and Thank Him for ALL that He has blessed me with, so my Worship music seems to be the perfect fit! So that's where I'm at as far as energy goes! Of course I still hit my "walls" throughout the day when I feel tired and weak, but I remind myself of my goal. Overall - I'm feeling great! I thought I'd share with all of you a thought/moment I had today as I was driving into work. I started to drift into my world of worry...Wondering how I would look, how my competition would look, what the judges would think etc etc etc...You know the drill. Well I stopped and pushed those thoughts out. BE GONE DOUBT AND NEGATIVITY! I recognized that thinking like that would not get me anywhere...So I instead brought in encouraging and positive thoughts. I began to go through my last year...I took note of all the changes and improvements that I have made since the 2009 WA Emerald Cup! Pictures alone will show you the difference in both my physique and my spirit! Not only do I have more muscle and am leaner than I was at the ECUP last year, but I am filled with more confidence, joy and LIGHT than I was a year ago AND THAT is truly such an amazing thing...That is what counts. Yes - I want to win. I want to win REAL bad! BUT I'm also SOOOO very proud of myself and thankful for all the progress that I have made over the past 12 months. I've stayed zoned in on the BIGGER picture for my life and have sculpted and built a stronger and healthier body/mindset along the way! So honestly...This is what it is all about. It is about pushing yourself to become the BEST you - Inside and Out! It's about looking back and thinking WOW! I really did it...I really put in the effort and made the changes that I wanted to make for myself. The competition itself is simply my chance (and yours of course!) to show case all of your hard work..all your sweat and tears along the way! It's your chance to really "test out" all the effort you've put in and show people what you are really made of! So that's that! I'm feeling healthier and stronger than I ever have before and I have NEVER EVER been so filled with Joy from our AMAZING creator - I have never felt so close to the Lord and have never felt so thankful for all that He has done in my life and in the lives around me and THIS is exactly why I feel so darn excited and energized! All I have to say is that it has been an AMAZING journey and I'm SOOO thankful for everything...Every little thing along the way! Stay Strong. Stay Focused. Let the Lord's Light SHINE! Diane Tags: 2009 Emerald Cup | Mindset | Thoughts | Journey | Emerald Cup |
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| Good Luck To Everyone Competing in Vegas - I'll be Praying :) |
| 07.24.2009 23:00:48 | |
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Let's just say that I am sooooo wishing I was in Vegas for the USAs right now!! I previously wrote about how pumped up I got after going to the WA State Show...Now imagine how pumped up for competition I'd get after watching the show in Vegas!! I've been praying for everyone I know that is competing. What an amazing feeling to be getting ready to step on stage in Vegas. I cannot wait for my time to step on that stage! It's easy for me to get caught up in wishing I was competing at a national show NOW, but I have to remind myself that I will get there eventually and it will be in perfect time...even if that time is not now. I always have to remind myself to be patient. I'm so eager to have my "best" body that I tend to forget the time it takes to get there. I need to focus on what I'm doing now to achieve my goals, instead of focusing on the "end" of the journey. So for now...My only focus is today. It's really all I've got.
That’s it for now. Today will be arms…I can’t wait to train with all the girls. Get ready for a HOT weekend. Stay Strong. Stay Focused. Let the Lord’s Light SHINE! Diane This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it |
