Staying Focused
Today's world is so fast paced. We can pay bills, do our shopping, our taxes and many other things with the swift click of a keyboard and mouse. People have become so conditioned to this that they want to see other things happen with swift and dramatic results. This also includes your fitness goals no matter what they are.
I see it all the time. Many of my clients will become frustrated after only a week or so of putting in work towards their nutrition, and training if they don’t see results. Here is the hard truth that everyone has to follow… it takes time to see real results in the body. I have always said give your body 3 to 4 months if you truly want to see a result. Many people don’t want to hear an answer like that. Many people will work hard for a few weeks and then give up because they don’t see the results they are looking for. You won’t be one of those people though. We are going to discuss how to stay focused and have your eyes on that prize no matter how tough things may seem.
First and foremost, know exactly what you want. So many people have a general idea of what they want to achieve but guess what that’s not enough. In order for you to be completely motivated you have to know exactly what it is that you want to achieve. Take time to think about this and when you have your answer things will become a lot clearer and then it will become easier to stay on track.
Second, have a support group to fall back on. Make sure that you tell your family, friends or spouse that this is important to you and that you may need their help. You will be surprised how much support you can get from them. They will be your spring board with staying on track, as soon as you start to falter they will be there to lift you back up and get you refocused.
Next, get as much visual support as you need as well. What I mean by this is looking at magazines, or photos of people’s physiques that you admire or who you would like to look like. Cut them out and place them all over your environment (work, car, house, ect.) as a reminder to stay focused and to keep going towards that goal.
Lastly, and it maybe the most important thing, get yourself on a regular schedule. Dedicate a time each day to prepare all of your healthy meals for the day, dedicate a time to get your workouts in, ect. Get yourself into a rhythm and don’t stop, keep the momentum going and always be prepared just in case something comes up. If you can plan your day ahead of time and be prepared then there is no reason why you cant have a successful day. With each passing successful day they will add up to something great, and that’s achieving your goal.
So remember, know exactly what it is that you want to achieve, keep others close by for support and motivation, keep visual reminders on why your working so hard, and lastly get yourself on a daily schedule and stick to it. Those will help you keep that focus and bring you to achieving those fitness goals.
Related Post: "Fit 2013" by Strength and Conditioning Coach Joey Greany http://www.joeygreanypersonaltraining.com/fit-2013/
Bio
David Diggle
Hey Guys,
I am a Natural Bodybuilder who competes in the NPC. I played Collegiate Football at Western Connecticut State University as well as the University of Connecticut. I hold a CPT (Certified Personal Trainer) with the National Academy of Sports Medicine. I am a personal trainer who practices what I preach and I wouldn’t have it any other way. I have a strong passion for Health and Fitness and a desire to motivate and push people to become the best they can be through effective Training, Diet, and Supplementation.
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