M3:D64 Frustration



What's on my mind today?

"All that is necessary to break the spell of inertia and frustration is this: Act as if it were impossible to fail. That is the talisman, the formula, the command of right about face which turns us from failure to success. " — Dorthea Brande

What do you do when things just aren't going right?  You begin to feel frustrated.  What do you do when someone just isn't listening to what you say?  You get frustrated.  What do you do when you are not getting what someone else wants?  You get frustrated.  I'm sure they get frustrated too.

Frustration is a derailer.  It takes your focus off of what you are doing.  You start to replay the frustrating things over and over in your head trying to figure out how you could change them.  The one problem with that is you can't go back and change what happened.  All you can do is move ahead.

Frustration is something that will eat you up.  It will make you say and do things you wouldn't normally say or do.  You will act out with anger.  You will lash out at the source of your frustration, only to regret it later.  It happens.

I've read alot of things in blogs that lead me to believe alot of people experience frustration, but don't know how to deal with it.  I think it is amazing how much frustration there really is out there.  I see people thinking that they must see dramatic results in a short period of time and when they don't they get frustrated.  In some cases frustration comes close to derailing them from their chosen plan.  What a terrible outcome!

When you are frustrated you need to get out from under the spell of frustration. You do this by acting as if it is impossible for you to fail.  You act as though your goals have all been achieved already.  As the Dorthea Brande quotation says, this will turn you from failure to success.  After all, frustration is defined as a feeling of dissatisfaction, often accompanied by anxiety or depression, resulting from unfulfilled needs or unresolved problems.  By acting like it is impossible to fail, you start to fulfill your needs and you begin resolving your problems.  The inertia you create from acting like it is impossible to fail propels you forward towards your goals.  It is an amazing thing!

Week Begins 7/13/2008
  Sun Mon Tues Weds Thurs Fri Sat
Cycle spot HC LC LC LC HC LC LC
M1 * 5:30 a.m. 3:30 a.m. 3:30 a.m. 3:30 a.m. 3:30 a.m. 3:30 a.m. 5:30 a.m.
M2 * 8:30 a.m. 6:30 a.m. 6:30 a.m. 6:30 a.m. 6:30 a.m. 6:30 a.m. 8:30 a.m.
M3 * 11:30 a.m. 9:30 a.m. 9:30 a.m. 9:30 a.m. 9:30 a.m. 9:30 a.m. 11:30 a.m.
M4 * 2:30 p.m. 12:30 p.m. 12:30 p.m. 12:30 p.m. 12:30 p.m. 12:30 p.m. 2:30 p.m.
M5 * 5:30 p.m. 3:30 p.m. 3:30 p.m. 3:30 p.m. 3:30 p.m. 3:30 p.m. 5:30 p.m.
M6 * 7:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m.
Weights * N/A Lift N/A Lift N/A Lift N/A
Cardio * N/A N/A AM N/A AM N/A AM
Abs * N/A FYA FYA N/A FYA N/A FYA
Water * 264 oz 240 oz 240 oz        
Post-workout nutrition * Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Pre-sleep nutrition * Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Vitamins/Supplements * Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Accountability * Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Cals within 5% (+/-) * Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Target Cals 3500 2800 2800 2800 2800 2800 3800
Cals 3625 2900 2920        
Ratios (C/P/F) 35/35/30 10/50/40 10/50/40        
Target Ratios (C/P/F) 35/35/30 10/50/40 10/50/40 10/50/40 10/50/40 10/50/40 35/35/30
Total Completed 15 15 15        
Total Possible 15 15 15        
Mission 3 Total Complete 854 869 884        
Mission 3 Total Possible 855 870 885        
* = Counts towards total
Success!
Failed
Not Counted!

 
Find out what I'm doing to my body!

Today I did a 2.2 mile run in the morning.  I also did my abs training and some stretching.  Later in the afternoon I took a 2.5 mile walk.  Thus, I logged 4.7 miles today.  Not a bad start to the week.  Tomorrow is another grueling workout and I'm ready to go!  I can't wait to wake up and hit the gym!
 
Exercise the brain with the Thought of the Day!

Keep yourself on task and you will avoid the frustration that comes with falling off your plan.
 
Get a discussion started by answering the question!

Are you frustrated with your progress so far?  Comment this post to answer the question.
 
 
 

Mission 1, Day 64: Intensity and changing things up

Until tomorrow...GET BACK TO LIFTING!

Posted by Michael Mahony at 7/15/2008 8:02 PM
Categories: Nutrition, Nike+, Old Missions
 
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  • 7/16/2008 12:02 AM Juli wrote:
    Dear Michael,

    I am almost happy with my results so far, there is always lots to improve...

    Your quote reminds me of my saying when things don't work out my way "Act as if!"

    BTW: I can#T wait for your "reveal-day", have a nice day, Juli
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  • 7/16/2008 3:38 AM Ron Guevara wrote:
    I'll keeping this post in my mind all throughout my journey!
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  • 7/16/2008 3:38 PM Shari wrote:
    Hello! Mr. Mahoney! Just wanted to say hi and see what you had to say today!
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  • 7/17/2008 12:35 PM Lynda wrote:
    Hey, going 5 miles is great. That´s what I did today and am dead to the world. You´ll be passing my by in the challenge if I don´t shake a fast leg!
    Lynda
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