Body transformation is a long-term proposition. But in those in-between moments when you’re eating and exercising properly and it looks like nothing is happening, it can be tough. One useful method of tricking yourself into doing the right thing when your willpower is low is create an event for yourself.
Goals have the power of motivating you to action, provided they’re vivid and tangible. Having your doctor tell you you’ve got to lose a few pounds to avoid having a heart attack like your brother did might be a powerful motivator for some. But it’s not nearly as strong as knowing you’ve got a Grand Canyon trip booked for July and you’re currently 20 pounds too heavy for the burros to carry; oh, and did I mention they like to walk right on the cliff edge of the trails?
Set a specific event-directed goal. It could be to lose 3 inches around your waist by May 1st. Or to attain a body weight of 168.5 lbs by the next jiujitsu tournament. Or to lose 23 lbs by Sept 27th, your next paintball outing with friends. Now that you’ve got the goal, treat it as a sporting event. Pretend you’re an athlete in training, and treat your event like your personal Olympic run. Plan out your workouts in advance, stick to your diet regimen, execute both with ruthless consistency.
Training for something always trumps “just training.”
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Yeah Eugene, I think adding that competition element can force your to have fun with it and take it seriously at the same time – Anything to get you motivated is always a plus -
Great info thanks stay motivated!
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