It’s amazing how barren my gym has become in recent months. Let’s go back to January, when I had to plan my gym workouts around “rush hours”, and it would still be packed. It’s official! The “New Year’s Resolutioners” have officially started dropping their gym memberships like it’s hot! Motivation is at its peak in January. January is the month when people promise themselves that they will be consistent, lose weight and eat better. Unfortunately, for most, these aspirations are a top priority for only a month. For the truly dedicated, it may be a couple of months. The weight room returned to its empty state shortly after March. This annual phenomenon is not uncommon in Hollywood, a town that is full of youth and places high value on appearance.
Dedication Dropout
I began to think about the factors that led to this “dedication dropout”. How is it possible for people to be so determined to achieve their dream physique only to quickly revert to their old ways? Let me tell you about the causes of lack of motivation. I love helping people achieve their goals. Here are some tips to help you get started. You won’t lose weight overnight, but you can’t expect to get lean overnight. Yes, it takes time and effort. Accept this fact. There is no quick fix. You will see results over time if you are consistent. We are used to getting what we want when we want. This leads to frustration. It’s not possible to transform your body in a hurry, even though I hate to say it. You will need to put in a lot of effort, dedication, and time before you can reap the benefits.
Don’t let yourself get discouraged. You won’t look like Megan Fox or Brad Pitt if you have been following a 1400-calorie diet for ten consecutive days. You will see improvements as you make the right moves. The first two weeks of any program are often the most difficult. You are increasing your physical workload and fat loss is slow in the first two weeks. After two weeks, fat loss starts to accelerate and start to show results. It’s similar to trying to push a truck into neutral. It takes some time to get the car moving. You will see an increase in your fitness results after the first few weeks. You don’t want to put off your fitness goals, my friends. Act now, grab the opportunity! The faster you act, the closer you will be to the body that you desire.
Do it! Be consistent
Once you achieve your goals, all that is left is to keep going and not fall back into old bad habits. There is a lot of information available in the world of fitness. You may not be able to learn from magazines or websites, as there is so much bad information. Many “expert nutritionists” recommend diets that shout “body fat!” I found out that the Food Pyramid guidelines for 1992 are still visible on food labels. 18 years old in the Nutrition World. Things are constantly changing and moving. Don’t get me started about the Fitness World. Many fitness sites are managed by people who want to gain muscle with reckless abandon. It’s what I call the “Meathead Look”.
While you want to look lean and toned, you are getting advice from men who will help you achieve a WWF-type physique. You can’t trust everything that you read, hear, or see. You don’t have to take it all in stride, there are many great websites that will help you achieve your goals. But be aware that there are far fewer of the good sites than there are of the bad and ugly. You don’t have to abandon your health and fitness just because you have an agenda. To achieve a great physique, you don’t have to do marathon workouts every single day. You have to change your eating habits if you want to eat healthier.
Healthy Food
People can’t cook healthy food every day so it is important to plan ahead. On Monday, you can make a lot of chicken breasts and keep them in zip-lock bags. Then, go out and enjoy your day. Krispy Kreme is close by, but that won’t do anything except make your love handles bigger. You should learn to love vegetables, as they should be a major part of your diet. Make sure you prepare your meals ahead of time and make smart dining choices if you do decide to eat out. While going to the gym may take a bit of effort, you are responsible for your health and well-being 24/7. A healthy diet requires more discipline than just working out. First, you don’t need a gym membership in order to have a great body.
Although heavy weight lifting is the best way to build lean muscle mass, you can still get a great workout with minimal equipment. You will be amazed at the benefits of bodyweight exercises. The pullup is a great exercise. You think you don’t have the time? No Equipment Workout: Perform each exercise, then move on to the next. Rest 20 minutes between each exercise. This is an example for a bodyweight interval exercise. It will make you sweat, and it takes only 20 minutes. So there are no excuses for not getting in shape.
Nutrition
Nutrition is the key to your appearance. It doesn’t matter how hard you train, if your nutrition isn’t in order, you’ll be wasting your time. Fat loss is a catalyst that comes from your diet. Cardio and resistance training are great tools to help you reach your goals. However, you can’t exercise if you have a poor diet. Many people underestimate the amount of calories they eat. You are responsible for what you eat. It’s up to you to decide what and how much. The catch 22 is that you can also make mistakes. The weight room is your friend if you want to gain lean muscle mass. Heavy weights are the best way to achieve this goal, as we have already stated. The whole “bulk-and-cut” cycle is for the men who run the “Meathead Look” websites, so they can leave it to them. If you want to be lean all year, your diet should support muscle recovery and not fat gain.