The
Italian Stallion had to work through some tough life decisions before he fought Apollo, and so should you. Even when you start
going to the gym every day, what you do outside of it will significantly impact your results. If you aren't living well, you
won't hit your goals.
Keep track of your sleep habits, alcohol consumption, and your stress and motivations levels. Each
of these will play a significant role in your success.
Sleep is critical to muscular repair, maintaining a high metabolism, and making sure you feel energized to perform during
each training session. If you currently aren't getting at least 8 hours per night, start making that a top priority. You will
feel the difference.
Stress causes some trouble for all of us. But for those interested in transforming, high levels
of stress can really put a damper on your progress. If you have a lot of stress in your life, you might not recover well from
workout sessions and you might increase the risk of over-eating. Utilize constructive stress management techniques like journaling,
meditating, talking to a friend, or going out for a long drive around the island. Better yet, have a Rocky marathon. Learn
what works for you and then put it to use.
No matter if you overindulge on the weekends, or just have a drink in the
evening, alcohol is a toxin and will affect your ability to burn fat. Until all alcohol is removed from your system, your
body can't burn fat. Alcohol will also hinder your ability to recover from workout sessions. As much as possible, remove alcohol
from the picture.
Most importantly, before you even begin your transformation, you need to be motivated. If you feel
only partially committed, you'll need to find a way to jump all the way in. Find a buddy, join a class, hire a trainer, or
even just make a list of all the upcoming benefits. Reward yourself for achieving small goals. Do whatever it takes to fully
commit. Make that your mantra: "Whatever it takes."
Remember that maintaining a high level of motivation
requires continuous effort - even when Rocky wasn't sure of a win, it didn't stop him from being the best he could be.
until
next time, be movin.....
