- Messages
- 6,584
- Name
- Phil
- Edit My Images
- Yes
Following on from Alex's (wegotitugetit) great idea last year - I thought it would be a good idea to make a 2014 thread! I'd really like to "project manage" this year since my job as a nutritionist & personal trainer could well come in handy for those that would like a bit of advice
Right, getting to it - first thing's first, you won't know how far you've come until you know where you started so benchmarks are a must if you're serious. Plenty of ways to measure and the more you do the better it will be to see the end result. Make sure you get this - very important! Don't make that mistake of thinking you'll be able to tell from looking in the mirror - you won't.
Ways to measure;
Example poor goal;
Examples of how to keep your goals in your conscious thoughts;
Right, getting to it - first thing's first, you won't know how far you've come until you know where you started so benchmarks are a must if you're serious. Plenty of ways to measure and the more you do the better it will be to see the end result. Make sure you get this - very important! Don't make that mistake of thinking you'll be able to tell from looking in the mirror - you won't.
Ways to measure;
- Photos
- Weight
- Tape measurements
- Body fat percentage
- Clothes
Example poor goal;
- "I want to lose 1stone"
- "I need to get back to how I was last summer when I was 10st".
- "I want to reduce my body fat from 20% to 12%, retain all lean muscle, fit into my black FC fitted T-shirt & see visable definition on my chest & shoulders. I would like to be running for 30mins non-stop at a comfortable pace & improve my self confidence so that I don't feel the need to cross my arms when in public to hide my stomach. I want to feel comfortable, not uncomfortable when I look in the mirror at myself when I have no clothes on"
Examples of how to keep your goals in your conscious thoughts;
- Put a reminder on your PC set to pop up every hour - and read it. Motivational photos also may help to include and look at.
- Phone / PC screensaver.
- Audio - record yourself reading your goals & listen to them to and from work or at times where you are more susceptible to indulge in bad food choices.
- Talk about your goals, progress etc with a training partner / similar on a daily basis.
- Write them down daily, as often as you can.
- Stick motivational writing / photos to different objects at home.
Last edited: