Post Comp Struggles
Just read Lia and Charlotte's post about the truth about what competitiors go through post comp. Interesting read, I wish I had of read about it before my first comp.
Having cut down three times now I have learnt from my previous experiences and have tried to put a plan into place. I am still following this plan, it's not that difficult to put a plan together and follow it......but....I still get the phychological negative thoughts tring to creep i every now and again and this is the part I am trying to stay on top of, this is the challange. I think it comes with the change over of pre-comp thinking to post comp thinking.
Your brain needs time to catch up with reality in many ways. After weeks and weeks of focusing on one thing 24/7 then for it to end overnight your brain just can't switch over that easily.
Back when my first comp ended I was a complete mess, I have no problem admitting to that, I hated what I went through. I felt so lost and so frightened. After going through this I threw myself into another comp prep, this had me back on course again and feeling better. Once I felt better and during the course of my second prep I put a plan together not to go down that post comp blackhole again.
After the Female Fusion I followed my plan and really had no problems. I was on a high from my first win so my state of mind was positive and I think this is important. But then I found myself going into comp prep again and heading toward the Nationals.
Now post Nationals i'm on a high and feeling positive, i'm following my plan and im happy with my progress. But this time I know I won't be jumping back into another prep straight away. I really need to give my body a rest and will try to maintain a healthy weight throughout the year. My health is more important then my self image, I have already been down that track and know the terrible side effects from not eating properly.
We sacrifice way to much for a sport that really doesn't give that much back.
Luckily we here have made many friends and are able to support one another through comp prep and post comp. I cherish the friendships I have made from blogging and competing, I have meet the most incredible people since taking up this sport.
If I didn't have the support I have here after my first prep...well...I hate to think how much longer I would have been in that black hole.
Having cut down three times now I have learnt from my previous experiences and have tried to put a plan into place. I am still following this plan, it's not that difficult to put a plan together and follow it......but....I still get the phychological negative thoughts tring to creep i every now and again and this is the part I am trying to stay on top of, this is the challange. I think it comes with the change over of pre-comp thinking to post comp thinking.
Your brain needs time to catch up with reality in many ways. After weeks and weeks of focusing on one thing 24/7 then for it to end overnight your brain just can't switch over that easily.
Back when my first comp ended I was a complete mess, I have no problem admitting to that, I hated what I went through. I felt so lost and so frightened. After going through this I threw myself into another comp prep, this had me back on course again and feeling better. Once I felt better and during the course of my second prep I put a plan together not to go down that post comp blackhole again.
After the Female Fusion I followed my plan and really had no problems. I was on a high from my first win so my state of mind was positive and I think this is important. But then I found myself going into comp prep again and heading toward the Nationals.
Now post Nationals i'm on a high and feeling positive, i'm following my plan and im happy with my progress. But this time I know I won't be jumping back into another prep straight away. I really need to give my body a rest and will try to maintain a healthy weight throughout the year. My health is more important then my self image, I have already been down that track and know the terrible side effects from not eating properly.
We sacrifice way to much for a sport that really doesn't give that much back.
Luckily we here have made many friends and are able to support one another through comp prep and post comp. I cherish the friendships I have made from blogging and competing, I have meet the most incredible people since taking up this sport.
If I didn't have the support I have here after my first prep...well...I hate to think how much longer I would have been in that black hole.
posted by Splice at
12:40 PM
10 Comments:
Hey Deb,
I'm glad to see someone with such a positive outlook on the post-comp stuff.
I remember back to the abbf days when you won the 12 week challenge- I think you have gone full steam ahead since then, your last lot of comp pics were absolutely amazing! I hope I can look half as good when I *finally* reach my damn comp goals!
Melanie
Great post, I wish more competitors would open up and share their experiences. :o)
Gosh my twelve week challenge has been on my mind a fair bit lately, I guess I have been reflecting on how far I have come and how much i have changed over the year and a half.
Good luck with your goals Melanie. Are you going to start a blog? I would love to follow your progress.
Thanks for your comments.
Deb
Yep, I have just reopened my blog to public. Stop by sometime if you want :)
Melanie,
I can't find my way to your blog. I click on your name and end up at your profile but then i can't see your blog to click on. I might need a link, hoping i'm not just having a blond moment lol
Oppsies :) Didnt realise I had to add the link to my profile, lol, I think I am the one having the blonde moment! Lol
I'm hearing ya babes! xo
Hi Deb, I enjoyed reading your post. I agree with you about your brain needing to catch up. I keep thinking and planning for next year's show (even though it's 11 months away) instead of giving my mind and body a break - something I'll need to add into my next post-comp plan, LOL
Hey Charlotte!
I don't think it's a problem focusing on your next comp even if it's 11 months away. In fact, I think it's better to have something to focus on, that's exactly what i'm doing and it means there is a path to follow, I don't feel "lost".
Alicia, your looking amazing honey :-)
Very good post! As I am going for my 1st comp in 12 days, its important to also know what will happen after!!! Is there really a life after comp? hahah
Your next goal is awsome and the months in between will do you body good.
Thanks! XXX
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