Quarantine Life
in Coronavirus ·
An epidemiologist called me on the eighth day, and then again about six days after I first tested. Luckily, since I live alone and don't have much contact with anyone, I wasn't too worried about it.😁
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How to Achieve a Total Transformation (Ultimate Guide)
in Hobbies & Leisure ·
I suppose I should add a psychological aspect here, which I think is just as vital to the entire process. While what you wrote isn't necessarily incomplete, there is one element you mentioned you haven't fully studied yet—the mental side. In my experience, that’s often what actually makes the difference between sticking with it or just quitting.
From what I've observed since I started working out and shifting my lifestyle, the most important thing is realizing that this is a way of living. Many people have this misconception that fitness is just a straight line from point A to point B, and once you hit the goal, you're done. The whole "getting ready for summer body 2020" mantra basically translates to, "I'm going to lose this gut so someone notices me on day one at the beach, and then I'll just party and overeat until next summer." But really, it should be about making it a lifestyle, just like you suggested.
First off, you have to set your goals. Before that, though, it might be wise for a person to actually get to know themselves—to understand their own limits and motivation levels. And if they decide to jump in, they should probably just start. Even a messy start is better than nothing. This is where support becomes incredibly important. For me, trying to go it alone never really worked. It might work in the short term, but I only started getting quality feedback on what to adjust and how to mentally approach my training and progress once I started working with a trainer. Of course, they help lay the foundation, but at the end of the day, the person doing the work is the main character.
And honestly, it doesn't even matter if someone wants shredded abs, more strength, or just to feel better in their own skin. If someone is happy doing light aerobics twice a week, that's great. You get out what you put in, and that's perfectly fine. One shouldn't get discouraged if results aren't immediate, even if they aren't doing everything perfectly (and I'm not talking about bad form that leads to injury), because any activity is better than none. Progress can still happen simply through the body gradually adapting to physical exertion.
The goal is to train the brain so that being physically active—even the hard parts—feels natural, rather than something you have to argue with yourself about for weeks just to get your butt moving toward the gym. Eventually, with enough conditioning, the brain will actually crave that activity, and amidst everything else life throws at you, the person will naturally look for ways to stay active.
From what I've observed since I started working out and shifting my lifestyle, the most important thing is realizing that this is a way of living. Many people have this misconception that fitness is just a straight line from point A to point B, and once you hit the goal, you're done. The whole "getting ready for summer body 2020" mantra basically translates to, "I'm going to lose this gut so someone notices me on day one at the beach, and then I'll just party and overeat until next summer." But really, it should be about making it a lifestyle, just like you suggested.
First off, you have to set your goals. Before that, though, it might be wise for a person to actually get to know themselves—to understand their own limits and motivation levels. And if they decide to jump in, they should probably just start. Even a messy start is better than nothing. This is where support becomes incredibly important. For me, trying to go it alone never really worked. It might work in the short term, but I only started getting quality feedback on what to adjust and how to mentally approach my training and progress once I started working with a trainer. Of course, they help lay the foundation, but at the end of the day, the person doing the work is the main character.
And honestly, it doesn't even matter if someone wants shredded abs, more strength, or just to feel better in their own skin. If someone is happy doing light aerobics twice a week, that's great. You get out what you put in, and that's perfectly fine. One shouldn't get discouraged if results aren't immediate, even if they aren't doing everything perfectly (and I'm not talking about bad form that leads to injury), because any activity is better than none. Progress can still happen simply through the body gradually adapting to physical exertion.
The goal is to train the brain so that being physically active—even the hard parts—feels natural, rather than something you have to argue with yourself about for weeks just to get your butt moving toward the gym. Eventually, with enough conditioning, the brain will actually crave that activity, and amidst everything else life throws at you, the person will naturally look for ways to stay active.
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in Hobbies & Leisure ·