Goals and staying on track in 2015
Hey Guys,
Today I thought that I would share with you one of my more popular articles from last year (you can find more of the same HERE).
The article was first published on YourMMA and is about goals, which I thought was pretty appropriate for this time of year :)
Let me know what you think below!
Right its that time of the year, its been a few months and the numbers are starting to thin out a bit in your gym, diets are starting to loosen and enthusiasm is dropping.
I see this in my gym all the time. the best intentions start to wain and dedication starts to take a bit of a hit. Its not all doom and gloom though, there are still a few who have ‘the look’.
You know ‘the look’. Its not reserved for anyone, everyone can have it. It’s something thats past their eyes, something that is past determined. It’s a person that has had enough. Whether they have had enough of being in bad shape, enough of a shitty job, a toxic partner or someone who has taken one to many beatings either on the mat or at the hands of someone else.
This person WILL succeed. Its not a matter of ‘if’ its when. Nothing will deter this person. Not bad weather, social events, unsupportive people, injuries, a meteor striking the earth. This person will be in the gym rain or shine. This trait isn’t reserved for anyone. Everyone can gain or get back this level of determinism. All it takes is realising how much you really want it, because thats all it is really, how much YOU want it.
This article is for those people. A quick set of tips to help them stay on the path that will give them more than any TV show, computer game or drink or drugs. Ask anyone who achieves something with their body and the will tell you that you cant stop that drive spilling over into other parts of your life. Whether its being better at your job, a better parent or partner to making your dreams a reality. Yes, it is that powerful.
Ok, so tips;
1) Make small changes. Trying to do everything at once is just a recipe for failure. Make one change a week and stick with it. Whether its small changes to your diet or adding in some stretching and mobility work, small changes turn into habits.
2) Try new things. Whether its a new food or a new exercise, variety is the spice of life and keeps things interesting.
3) Learn stuff. I highly recommend blagging peoples heads who know more than you. You will find bits of real world information that you will not find off an internet forum guru. Also, read stuff.
4) Music. Find tracks that motivate you and use them. Trying to break a squat PR or doing magic 50′s to steps or any X factor stuff just isn’t going to cut it. Get angry, psyched or whatever emotion works for you. Music focuses people. be a focused person.
5) Enjoy it. You remember enjoying training right? There is no point training if you aren’t loving it. Even if your mate has recommended the best programme since someone hit a bag or picked up a weight, if you don’t like it you’re not going to do it.
6) Eat to support your goals, don’t train to support your eating habits.
7) While we are on the subject, learn how to cook. Making interesting, good quality food that tastes nice will make a massive difference to your training and results.
Those are some basic quick tips that may help you get back on track. If not, well, only you can do it at the end of the day.
As always, comments appreciated
Stay healthy,
Mike
