You have seen those amazing body transformation success
stories plaguing the flashy fitness magazines and fitness
websites.
You ask yourself, are these people for real? Did they
really do that in 12 weeks? HOW did they do that in 12
weeks?
I will tell you exactly how those ultimate body
transformation success stories are so successful, and this
information dips well below the basic dieting and exercise
information.
When most people venture onto a body transformation goal
they outline the prefect plan and start it full force at
the beginning of the week. They are die-hard, and by the
middle of the second week they have usually burned out.
Sound familiar?
If your body transformation program fizzles out before you
get it started, these 11 steps will be a great help and
give you the advantage on your next body transformation
journey.
Step #1 - The Primary Rule
Before you even get started with your body transformation
challenge you need to set the primary rule, which is to set
goals. If your body transformation process entails 12
weeks, break your goals down into a few short-term goals
and one long-term goal. If you fail to take advantage of
the primary rule, you may as well stop now.
Step #2 - The Closing Date
Along with writing out your goals you need to end your plan
with a deadline. Everyone has a starting date, but very few
write down a closing date, the actual date they plan to
finish their program. If you don't give yourself a deadline
to attain your goals you won't finish your program and you
won't be a body transformation success.
Step #3 - Scheme of Combat
After you get your goals set in stone with a deadline in
place you need to create a plan of action. This plan is the
course you must take each day to ensure daily success that
will take you to your ultimate goal.
An example of a coordinated plan is to write out exactly
what you will do each day to make each day successful, such
as eating 6 meals a day, drinking a gallon of water,
working out, etc.
In your starting notes, jot down your scale weight, body
fat percentage, body measurements, and take pictures of
yourself from 4 different views (front, back, and each
side).
Step #4 - Dedicate and Commit
Once you have all your ducks lined up, start your plan of
action. Put it into full effect Monday morning. Follow it
as outlined each day. Make your plan of action a part of
your daily life.
Keep in mind that just because you have goals set and
written, an action plan, and started your new
transformation journey doesn't guarantee success. If you
want to be a transformation success you have to stay
dedicated to your plan of action.
This dedication isn't an on and off relationship, it's the
whole kit-n-caboodle. You start fresh Monday morning and
follow through each day 100%, no swaying, no cheats, just
pure dedication and commitment. It's only 12 weeks.
Step #5 - Sneak a Quick Peek
After your first two weeks on your transformation program
take your stats to see what changes have occurred. Is there
a change in weight and/or body fat percentage? Have your
measurements changed? Can you see visual changes in the
mirror and how your clothes fit?
Note any changes, good or bad, and use that as information
to tweak your program to keep you moving in the direction
you want to go.
Step #6 - 30 Day Photo Shoot
After a full month of staying 100% dedicated to your plan
of action take some more full body pictures of all 4 angels
(front, back, and each side).
These 30 days updated pictures are ammunition to better
tweak your program. Put them side-by-side to your starting
pictures. Note any physical visual changes.
Step #7 - One Month Evaluation
Also, at your 30 day photo shoot, evaluate your one-month's
progress. Check your weight and body fat percentage and
measurements again. Note any changes.
After one month of being fully dedicated to your program
you should have stat numbers and photos that give you good
insight on how well you are doing on your program.
If everything is going according to your plan, then keep on
that same course of action. If you are not transforming you
need to modify and make changes to your diet or cardio.
Step #8 - If It Is Not Broken, Don't Fix It
A big mistake many people make when doing a transformation
challenge is they "tweak" every few days if the scale is
not showing them the number they want to see. Tweak your
plan only when it's necessary. A tweak is a small change,
not an overhaul of your program.
Step #9 - Excuse Me
If you want to be a transformation success story, stop
making excuses such as "I cheated because it was my
birthday," "I had to attend a luncheon," "my kids have
(fill in blank) practice," "I went out and had a few
drinks," etc.
These excuses are just that, excuses, and excuses are the
path to nowhere. If you want to be a transformation success
story, stop the excuses and just do what is required.
Step #10 - Can the Self Trash-Talk
NEVER talk or think about yourself in a negative sense. If
you refer to yourself or pictures as "fat," fat butt," "fat
a$$" that's what you will become. No successful
bodybuilder, figure or fitness competitor, or
transformation success story refers to themselves as fat.
They only visualize themselves in the shape they want to be
in, and speak of themselves in a positive frame of mind.
You can absolutely alter your thinking to produce the
results you want, but you have to think and speak in
positive terms. Hoping for a fit body but thinking and
speaking negatively is worthless.
Your mind is a powerful tool so use it to your advantage!
Step #11 - Repeat
Repeat steps 4-10 every thirty days until you reach your
deadline or ultimate goal.
Conclusion
It's not enough to just want to transform your body, you
have to have a passion for it. You have to have
determination. You have to do what it takes even if you
don't feel like it. Successes always go that extra mile to
be their best.
Do what it takes every day and follow through on your
program 100% every day you will be the one shining in the
spotlight of victory.
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Karen Sessions has been in the fitness industry since 1988.
She is a nationally qualified bodybuilder and holds two
personal training certifications. She has written 6 ebooks
on fitness and has helped hundreds of clients transform
their bodies.
http://www.competitive-edge-ebook.com
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