M3:D60 Patience
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 Many things in life require patience and you have to be willing to use patience where needed. Love relationships require alot of patience. What do you do if someone you love requests time and space to think about their issues? Do you pressure them and risk making things worse or do you just give them the time and space they've requested? If you are patient you give them the time and space they requested. It is like the Chinese proverb says "If you love a thing, set it free. If it returns to you, it is your's and if it does not, it never was your's." Patience. Fitness endeavors require alot of patience. Everyone wants a quick fix to their situation, but only patience will get you there. It took time to gain the weight so it will take time to lose it. Patience is about sticking to your plan and making it work. It is about measuring progress and making small tweaks to put you on the right path. Patience requires that you practice self-discipline. Do you think it is easy to give someone you love time and space? What if they don't want you in contact with them while they take that time and space? Suddenly you go from having that person as a large part of your life to them being a void in your life all in a split second. Patience requires you to be disciplined about not contacting them because doing so would violate what they asked you for. It isn't easy but it is necessary. So what's holding you back? | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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 Today was a big lifting day. This is the day I look forward to. Deadlifts are involved and it is great fun. Today I pushed hard and hit 300 pounds for 10 reps for 4 sets. That's about 50 pounds more than what I did on my video (an admittedly light day). I am feeling the changes in my body and can't wait until Sunday to take my stats. I also managed to get in a 15 minute run today and hit 1.73 miles. My Nike+ is working very well in its holder. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
 Patience is a virtue and it is something you need to practice on a regular basis. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
 How patient are you? Comment this blog post to answer the question. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Posted by Michael Mahony at 7/11/2008 9:09 PM 
Categories: Weightlifting Logs, Nutrition, Nike+, Old Missions
Categories: Weightlifting Logs, Nutrition, Nike+, Old Missions
Spot on Michael, this endeavor does require patience and discipline. 6 years in the "wilderness" taught me that in no uncertain terms. You draw a good analogy as well in comparing this to relationships.
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Adam, thanks so much for your comment. I'm glad you agree with me. Lately I've just been saying what's on my mind and this was one of those days. Thanks again!
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Patience,when it comes to my training, I
am very patient. I take my clues from nature,you can't plant a seed in the grow today and expect a full grown plant tomorrow. There is no quick fix, so I have learned to embrace the journey and expect remarkable results...eventually.
Excellent post Michael.
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Nice analogy about planting a seed. You can't expect a full grown plant overnight. You can't even expect a seedling overnight. Great analogy.
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Hey Michael,
I'm glad you enjoyed my post. It was written shortly after I returned from the gym so I was still a little worked up, haha.
Your dead-lifts sound serious. And don't you just love those 15 minute treadmill sessions right afterward ? I think of them as dessert.
Good luck with the running/nike+
I'll be checking in !
best,
--Jay
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Jay, I could tell you were pumped up. You were on fire! Thanks for the compliments. Those were not my best deads by far, but I hadn't done heavy deads in a long time and just went for it. Keep up the hard work!
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Hey Michael,
I love your posts a lot and especially this one. My last years taught me as well the lesson that patience is the key in most cases. Quick fixes are rare and one doesn't move a mountain in a day: You either make a plan (which takes time as well) or you take it pebble by pebble, step by step.
Thank you for sharing your philosophical thoughts with us, I appreciate it a lot.
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Juli, I'm so happy that you are enjoying my posts. I, too, enjoy reading YOUR blog.
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Unfortunately I'm not too patient when it comes to physique results! I am getting better though
Huge effort on those deadlifts Mike!
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Mike, patience mate, patience!
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I must admit that patience is not always a strong attribute of mine. I'm thinking of posting 2 words where I can see them everyday. PATIENCE and DISCIPLINE.
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Debbie, great idea to post the words up where you will see them everyday. We need gentle reminders all the time.
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Hey Michael,
What a good blog about patience. I have so little of that, and learned a lot from your ideas. Yes, we do all have to have patience at times, but usually it works out. If not, the highway, if it does, then maybe that good, maybe not. Patience and decision and forgiveness. All in your blogs.
So glad your holder is working well. Wow, only 15 min and you ran a long distance!
Lynda
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Michael,
Thanks so much for this post today. I really needed to hear it. As Debbie said PATIENCE and DISCIPLINE and then let me add will lead to PROGRESS.
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Like Mike Groom, I need to hone my patience skills when it comes to physique transformations. LOL. Very thoughtful post, Michael.
p.s. LOVE the new blog header! You've made quite a transformation already.
Love, Lil
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As always, a good post today. does anyone have good patience. It seems a lot of us need to work on this one!
I might not always post comments but I do read every post. Lots of thought provoking posts lately. thanks! Exercise for the mind!!!
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The tools I've earned the hard way in the relationships are the exact same ones I have to use with my health. PATIENCE is one I just have to keep relearning. I find if I focus on enjoying where I am (in my fitness and my love life) instead of where I think I ought to be (which sometimes isn't always the best place for me haha), it's easier to enjoy the ride. But some days I just want it all RIGHT NOW! hehe
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