I've been doing gymnastics since I was 2, and I was actually a pretty great gymnast for a majority of the time. I was always one of the higher level girls on team, but lately that's not the case. During the past few years I guess you could say I've "goofed off" a little too much and I've gotten off track. I'm definitely not one of the best on the team anymore and I've gained a ton of weight. My family used to call me "skinny mini" and I guess I feel really bad now that I don't get that anymore. I feel bigger than everyone and I definitely feel like I'm one of the worst on the team. My fear has prevented me from accomplishing my goals and I feel like my coaches, at least most of them, have given up on me. I feel like the gymnast I used to be and the gymnast I am now are two completely different people, and that's not a good thing.
Besides the fact that I'm over self-conscience about my weight wherever I am, I feel guilty inside when I tell people I'm a gymnast. Because I'm definitely not a very accomplished athlete at this point. My main coach, who felt like a mother to me, is slowly giving up faith in me and I can tell she doesn't look forward to working with me most of the time.
Sorry if reading this seems like all I do is complain, but I love gymnastics so much...and I'm sick of being a "used to be."
Is there anything anyone can say to help me get back on my feet? I'd appreciate it so much.
Besides the fact that I'm over self-conscience about my weight wherever I am, I feel guilty inside when I tell people I'm a gymnast. Because I'm definitely not a very accomplished athlete at this point. My main coach, who felt like a mother to me, is slowly giving up faith in me and I can tell she doesn't look forward to working with me most of the time.
Sorry if reading this seems like all I do is complain, but I love gymnastics so much...and I'm sick of being a "used to be."
Is there anything anyone can say to help me get back on my feet? I'd appreciate it so much.