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Lesson #8: Have 10% Foods It’s unfortunate that most trainees expect perfection from themselves. Perhaps it’s because in athletics we’re told stories of certain individuals giving 110%. As the great coach John Wooden says, "You can only give what you have and you only have 100%. No one is an overachiever. We’re all underachievers to a different extent. I prefer to judge individuals on how close they come to 100%, knowing that no one can ever achieve perfection…" If some trainees miss a single meal or eat one food not on their plan (regardless of the circumstances surrounding these less-than-perfect decisions), their failure to achieve that impossible 110% effort sets in motion a psychological chain of events that leads to frustration and the inability to get right back on the plan. It’s as if once a single sub-optimal decision is made, the all-or-nothing mentality sets in and BAM, they’re back to nothing. But here’s the rub. It doesn’t have to be this way. In my 14 years as an athlete, weightlifter and coach, I’ve come to realize that 100% nutritional discipline is never required for optimal progress. The difference, in results, between 90% adherence to your nutrition program and 100% adherence is negligible. So allow yourself the extra 10% wiggle room. Do you like frappuccinos at Starbucks? If so, have some during your 10% allotment. (Also, if you’re a man and admit to liking frappuccinos, either get off the Clomid or take some TRIBEX immediately!) My favorite 10% food is pizza. Once or twice a week I allow myself to have some. This 10% wiggle room will allow you the freedom to eat a few extra things not on your menu without the guilt and subsequent psychological crash that usually accompanies such perceived transgressions. |
but Im still keeping the same journal till the end of this year and 2005 comes hopefuly I will be following 1 solid plan with a new journal
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Originally Posted by sara
Ok.. this post is to everyone (including me) Especially ME!!!! I think some of us here not enjoying bodybuilding.. we having binging problems that is affecting our everyday life.. we need to enjoy bodybuilding.. remember this is our hobby.. its not a punishment
its also a challange, but we gotta enjoy this challange |
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Originally Posted by CowPimp
Just remember one thing:
There is no reason to binge. Every time you debate in your head whether or not to binge, as I suspect you do, consistently tell yourself there is no reason to do so. Smack yourself if you feel it's necessary. |
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Originally Posted by soxmuscle
It's definitly something that can be overcome, oh wait.. you can never overcome it, ever!!
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Originally Posted by sara
soxmuscle- I am seeing the gym as a hobby that it needs to be accomplished almost everyday! but my eating plan was a lifestyle to me.. no, sorry.. It still is a lifestyle for me, because tomorrow is a new day and I miss my lifestyle
I dont want to mess Mike's journal sorry mike |
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Originally Posted by soxmuscle
maybe the reason why you and Monstar are having such trouble with binging is because your thinking of bodybuilding as just a "hobby." I view it as a lifestyle, and work my entire day around hitting the gym, around eating at specific times, etc.
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Enjoying food in moderation and learning that Bodybuilding and your healthy diet is a lifestyle. The gym should be just as important as your eating habits and when you learn that you will be able to control your lifestyle. I make sure that I eat some of those yummy things every now and then but right after that it's back to my regular lifestyle of healthy food and BB.
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Originally Posted by MonStar
I need to just stick it out with one journal, and just keep my diet clean for the most part and stop f*cking around with this immature, OCD bullsh*t. I am the only one who puts the food in my mouth. So I am the one that is going to have to stay in control, no matter what it takes.
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Originally Posted by CowPimp
Oh yeah, and Mike, please keep this journal and post any binges. I believe we can help you overcome the binging if you tell us about it.
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