Act like an athlete

I just came across a nice article via Twitter. It gives some solid advice on weight lifting for beginners.

15 Bodybuilding Tips for Beginners

All the things mentioned in the article are valid and valuable, especially number 15: Act like an athlete.

It is well known that our attitude determines our success. We must think and act like athletes do if we want to achieve success in our fitness journey. Every step we take, every decision we make, needs to be driven by a desire to be the best we can be, and emulating the attitudes and behaviors of athletes is a great way to start. From planning our meals and our training, to pushing through when obstacles arise, the athlete mindset can be our best tool for success.

20 Mantras That Will Motivate You to Weight Train

I received this article and want to share it with you:

20 Mantras That Will Motivate You to Weight Train

Here is the list in case you do not want to read the full article:

1. Make muscles. Not excuses.
2. What seems impossible today will one day become your warm-up.
3. A one-hour workout is 4% of your day.
4. Do something today that your future self will thank you for.
5. Sore? Tired? Out of breath? Sweaty? Good. It’s working.
6. Strong is what happens when you run out of weak.
7. Strive for progress, not perfection.
8. Where there is no struggle, there is no strength.
9. The pain you feel today will be the strength you feel tomorrow.
10. If it doesn’t challenge you, it doesn’t change you.
11. Your body can stand almost anything. It’s your mind that you have to convince.
12. Don’t stop when it hurts. Stop when you’re done.
13. Wake up with determination. Go to bed with satisfaction.
14. When you feel like quitting; think about why you started.
15. You never know how strong you are until being strong is the only choice you have.
16. You’re not going to get the butt you want by sitting on it.
17. Think of your workouts as important meetings you’ve schedule with yourself. Bosses don’t cancel.
18. Will it be easy? Nope. Worth it? Absolutely.
19. Exercise because you love your body, not because you hate it.
20. You will never know your limits unless you push yourself to them.