09/06/2024
5 LESSONS I LEARNT THE HARD WAY 👇 - (And want to share so you don’t have to)
It took me years when I first started lifting to realize there was more to it than just moving weights.
At first I struggled with things like consistency, load management, injury prevention, and creating a sustainable routine.
I would try over and over again to keep going, but could never understand why I was burning out shortly after every restart.
I would tell myself it was because of my job, my injuries, because I’m too busy, because it’s winter and I’m tired.
Anything to justify why my strategy wasn’t working.
Really in the end I had to ask myself, is my mentality & habits outside of the gym complimenting my goals? Am I putting the same amount of effort into my lifestyle as I am my workouts?
I wasn’t saying no to things like alcohol and sweets, in fact, I was indulging.
I was staying up late, missing out on my sleep.
I would skip workouts, skip meals, or make up any excuse as to why I couldn’t get these or other tasks complete.
Or Id be so tired from my workouts and lifestyle that I’d stop seeing friends & family.
In the end this created a guilt cycle that made it harder to go to the gym, and do the activities I wanted to on the side. I wasn’t getting either done.
If I could give my younger self 1 piece of advice, I would say: The fastest way to success is through finding balance. Your social life, activities, and health, can all co-exist through letting small choices add up over time to equal a much larger result.
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