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The Marta Mathews diaries |
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Marta Mathews |
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September 8, 2003
I have eight weeks to go to my competition. Things will start getting pretty interesting from now on as I will be paying much closer attention to not only my training but also extremely precise dieting and getting ample amounts of rest. This will be the time where my priorities will more truly than ever reflect the WNSO’s slogan “EAT, SLEEP, TRAIN, REPEAT” and where mood swings and lower energy levels will be putting friendships and relationships to the test. As usual, I will just have to try and do my best!
I had a very good weekend diet wise except for Saturday evening… My boyfriend and I hosted a very clean barbecue dinner consisting of lean steak, chicken, salad, corn, and sweet potatoes. I would have done perfectly with my dinner if only all of our guests didn’t bring dessert and alcohol…. It was like a curse! Even the couple that is competing in less than three weeks brought custard cake! I managed to stay away from liquids other than H2O but I sinned with the sweets! Yesterday I woke up feeling like my chances at the Man Show have been completely jeopardized by this dessert incident! I even had a moment where I wanted to give up since I obviously can’t trust myself with my diet, I have no will power, I am weak, and I just can’t get with the program! But as I was sitting in the kitchen having my plain oatmeal I began feeling sorry for myself. I promptly proceeded to extending my apologized to my butt for calling it a FAT A$$, I went to the gym and had a great shoulder workout, I ate very clean for the rest of the day, and now I feel like I am definitely back on track. I will not let one bad meal choice ruin my streak. I’ve done too many rights for this one wrong to allow everything to go down the drain.
September 9, 2003
Today is going to be a rough day both physically and mentally. Last night I got in a fight with my boyfriend and I was upset to the point that I did not get any sleep whatsoever. I woke up feeling like a complete zombie. I knew there was no point in sleeping in so I went to the gym for my regular cardio workout. As I aimlessly watched my legs shuffle back and forth to the point of passing out, with great anger and sorrow I began to reminiscent about my reasons for being so upset. I also realized I had not eaten anything since 3:00 p.m. yesterday and I wanted to go back home and hide from my personal issues. But as I finished my cold sweat session my anger was elevated to the point where I actually looked forward to going to work and loosing myself in my professional life. My time kicking the living hell out the treadmill was definitely not a waste. It just made me realize that this machine that takes so much abuse from me on daily basis means so much more to me than helping to improve my overall physical appearance. It means a lot more than getting me to the top seven in my competition. It takes me much farther than the harsh circumstances life throws my way from time to time. It means relief, escape, and even healing. That’s probably why I am committed for life to this fitness lifestyle of mine. As I’m forcing some oatmeal and egg whites down my throat this morning, I’m already planning a massive leg workout for this evening. I’m expecting that by the time I get home tonight yesterday’s incident will be completely sweated out of my system. Today I’m not training for a placing in a competition. Today I’m training for me.
September 10, 2003
I’m having a good day today. Yesterday’s personal issues are history and once again I am focused on my training for the upcoming competition. I had a great cardio workout this morning. I did only 30 minutes on a treadmill, but I had the incline set at maximum and I kept my speed higher than usual. I will be training arms and chest this evening. I will be performing at least four exercises for each body part, minimum of three sets per exercise and at least twelve to fifteen reps per set. This workout normally takes me about seventy minutes, but today I will try and see if I can get it done in one hour instead. Maybe I will wear my Supergirl T-shirt for extra motivation…
I’m doing great with my diet. Over the last couple of days I’ve been logging on to www.fitday.com (free site) in order to monitor my food intake in terms of calories, proportions of protein versus carbohydrates versus fat. I’ve been using this site for all of my competitions and I find it to be an incredibly valuable diet control tool. I usually plan my meals a day in advance and I depend on fitday to help me ensure I consume enough protein and go easy on the carbs while keeping my fat intakes in check….
Last week I started visiting a tanning salon. I will be going in for ten minutes twice a week from now on until the competition. I realize the UV’s are not exactly the best thing for my skin but the fake tanners just don’t seem to be doing much for me unless I have a solid base tan underneath. So electric beach is the way to go….
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