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 When I first began my journey towards being a fat burning machine, I was really into tracking every single number. I would do my body fat % and all measurements weekly. It worked for me during that time. It kept me motivated. It showed me that I was making progress and that was something I needed at that time. At this point in time I only do measurements about every other week. I do not need the constant reinforcement that I used to need. I know the systems I've chosen are working for me, so I have no problem with doing less frequent measurements. I do feel that attention to detail is an important trait in life and in transformations, but I also think that we can become too involved with our own stats. In fact, I will admit to you that while I did some informal measurements, this past Sunday was the first set of formal measurements I'd done in 4 weeks. Life was too busy and I didn't sweat it. I knew that the more important aspects of my program were hitting the weights and eating. I've been doing those, so I was confident that the results would come and they did. If you are just starting out on a program I implore you to take weekly measurements. I would tell you that you need to see your progress real time as it happens. It will keep you motivated as you go forward in this process. Watching your body fat % drop weekly is one great motivator. Seeing your body composition change is exciting. It keeps you trying harder and harder. Give it a go and you will see what I mean. |
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Interestingly, I have felt like I have more energy on this modified nutritional plan than I did with my old program and yet I'm getting far less carbs than before. My energy is coming from an increase in fats (nuts, seeds, etc.) and that seems to really work well for my body. This just goes to show why you need to experiment with different things to determine what works best for you. |
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My son, daughter and I hit the gym together today. It was the first time my daughter has joined my son and I in a couple of weeks. They do the same exact workout as me. The intensity level for all of us was high. My son made a comment to me prior to the workout that he doesn't like looking back at his last workout to see the numbers he reached the last time. He says he feels that it gives him a target to shoot for and that he gives up once he hits that target. I thought about his comments and then proclaimed that none of us would be looking back at our previous workouts and we would see what the results would be. During my own workout I saw my son's concept in action. On my calf raises I was able to get 2 extra repetitions. The same thing happened on my shrugs and my rows. I think Matthew is on to something here and it is how we will workout from now on. There is obviously a psychological element at play here that I never considered. Way to go Matty! |
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 Believe while others… Believe while others are doubting. Plan while others are playing. Study while others are sleeping. Decide while others are delaying. Prepare while others are daydreaming. Begin while others are procrastinating. Work while others are wishing. Save while others are wasting. Listen while others are talking. Smile while others are frowning. Commend while others are criticizing. Persist while others are quitting.
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Until tomorrow…GET BACK TO LIFTING! |
