Log 10/27 - Define mental toughness

Define mental toughness:

I believe Mental Toughness = Power. Similar to Intensity, if you have a weak mind you will never be able to increase numbers as far as times and load.

Think about those times you have stopped in the middle of your workout because the weight was too heavy. You took a break in the middle of your WOD and your body is saying "Stop this hurts!" But, it takes the Mental Toughness to get back on that bar and finish the workout. I see this especially with Sheree. I have watched Sheree since she joined back in July and have seen so many gains. When we did Elizabeth yesterday, the cleans were killing her. Even though she could have stopped at any time, she decided to continue with the workout no matter how bad it hurt.

Now, apply that mental toughness to a heavy lift. If you have a weak mind and are scared or doubt yourself before you approach that bar, how the Hell do you expect to move that weight? No possible way if you keep telling yourself "I can't". Which leads me back to my first statement. Mental Toughness = Power. Be confident in yourself, curse at the bar even and pick that shit up! If you dance around and procrastinate about doing something it will never get done.

So, keep a positive mind, clear your head, keep your problems at home and leave your EGO at the door. You might amaze yourself at the things you can accomplish.

LOG:

Sleep: Approximately 8 hours last night. Crashed at Nickel's house. I had some peace and quiet.

Food:
Breakfast: 1/2 of a pips burrito. about 3 eggs, 2 sausages, 1/4 avo, and some ketchup

Lunch: 2 eggs, 1 sausage w/ buttered toast (1 slice)

Dinner: Chicken (approx. 4 oz), Salad with misc. veggies, olive oil and vinegar (white)

Had some ice cream tongiht rather than candy...

Liquids: had 8 oz of water and 3 cup of coffee. 1 with H/H and 1 with heavy cream.


Exercise: Skill day - demoed the hand stand push up all day. Then, did some light shoulder presses with the bar: 95# x 10, 115# x 5, 135# x 3, 155# x 3.

Recovery: Going to roll out tonight. Hitting up the trigger point ball tonight bitches!!!