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M3:D94 Determination

August 15, 2008 By Michael Mahony, ISSA CPT Leave a Comment


What's on my mind today?

My friend and I were again discussing his workout routine.  He was telling me how hard it is to lift regularly. I let him talk.  He expressed that he was having a hard time increasing weights, etc.  He has only been lifting a very short time, so this shouldn't be a problem.

I realized as I was listening that he lacked the determination to get the job done.  Things are not easy, but you tell yourself you can get the job done and you will. That's what determination is all about.  You refusing to give up.  Taking on the challenge that is presented to you each time you enter the gym.  Being consistent with your planned workouts. 

Adding weight is never something easy, but when done correctly it stretches you.  You move to a different level each time you add weight.  If you have determination you will tell yourself that you are going to get the weight up and get the set done.  If you lack that determination you might not even try to add weight in the first place.  This will lead to stagnation as you make no progress in your lifting program.

Determination is a decision we make.  We decide that we are going to do these things.  We also decide that we are not going to do these things.  The decision you make determines which path you wind up on–success or failure.  Nobody wants to fail, so why do so many people freely choose lack of determination? 

Accountability

 
Find out what I'm doing to my body!

Today was more lactic acid training.  My back was the focus today.  Yet another huge burn by the end of the workout.  My back has been sore all day long.  My shoulders still hurt from Monday!  This plan really hits the body hard!
 
Exercise the brain with the Thought of the Day!

Every accomplishment starts with the decision to try.
 
Get a discussion started by answering the question!

How do you regularly maintain a high level of determination?  Comment this post to answer the question.
 

 
 

Mission 1, Day 94: I take my own advice and…GET BACK TO LIFTING!

Until tomorrow…GET BACK TO LIFTING!

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About Michael Mahony, ISSA CPT

Mike is a passionate bodybuilder, NPC Competitor and ISSA Certified Personal Trainer who is always looking for ways to do things better. He also has a passion for correcting the misinformation that is prevalent in the bodybuilding and fitness industry today. Mike is currently working on his first eBook, Get Back to Lifting, which is scheduled to be released soon. He is also working on a second book, The Average Guy's Supplement Guide, that is scheduled to be released the end of 2016.

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