Starting a Body Transformation
Getting Started with a Body Transformation
The most common fitness-related request I’ve gotten over the years from people in the office is: “Can you put a workout together for me?” That’s a general question, but it’s a good one — one that shows that the person asking is interested in becoming more fit and possibly enhancing or improving their health. A few good replies to that question are: “What’s your aim? What are you trying to accomplish? Do you want to lose weight? Or, as is the case with several guys I’ve worked with recently, do you want to gain weight (muscle mass)?” Some people want to do both. Some want to “tone up”, which is usually a combination of fat loss with some muscle gain.
Determining your aim is quite important. If you’re trying to lose fat and simultaneously “bulk up” with muscle, you may find yourself frustrated. Go for either losing fat or gaining muscle. Concentrating on one at a time can make the trek toward the goal more efficient. So, pick one. This action, along with determining estimated daily caloric needs and/or keeping track of your food intake are two initial steps toward your body transformation goal.
1. Determine estimated caloric needs
2. Choose your fat loss or muscle gain goal
I’ll be adding to this list over time.
Darryl
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I agree with concentrating on one area and then moving on. Taking on too much at one time may be overwhelming and tend to squash the good intention of sticking with a fitness program.
Vicki http://www.bridalthreadshq.com
I can understand the body may get confused by simultaneous (weight) loss and (muscle) gain. MAKE YOUR MIND UP!!
http://www.martin-wright.com
You have to have your eye on the prize!
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http://www.scottpayne.me
Darryl, this is cool. way to break it down. I find this font that your site is in now too small and hard to read.
Seize the Day,
Rob
Emergency Preparedness For the 21st Century Family
Ok. Thanks for the feedback. I will make the font a bit larger.
Darryl
I like the post.
Yes, begin with the end in mind.
Need to have some kind of goal, before getting the small steps laid out to reach that goal
James Mason
JamesMasonOnline.com/blog
Great post!
Exercise is good for the mind and body.
A person should at least go for a walk every other day.
Jim
BusinessAndMarketingMakeover.com/blog
Like everything you need a plan.
Robert Martin
http://www.carbuyinghq.com
I agree you have to know what you want to achieve in order to create an effective plan of action. Works that way in therapy as well.
Love the new site!
Jen
The Harwood Center – Tinnitus, Chronic Illness, Fears, and Anxiety
That’s a great start to a useful workout program!
Greg Dougall, Philanthropist-in-Training
Darryl:
I love the site. I had trouble finding the link to comment before but obviously I found it. Great breakdown on how to set up a workout program.
Steve Chambers
Business to Business Sales Trainer
You website looks great! I agree it’s important to know what your aim is
Jose Escalante
http://www.joseescalante.com
Right-o then. You had me at transformation. Love that word. Planned transformation even better.
Keri Eagan
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Darryl,
I don’t need to lose weight but I sure do want to gain muscle mass.
Looking fwd to learn more from you!
John Ho
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Yep, pick one main goal, that way you know when to celebrate! One variable at a time leads to greater success rates!
Learning about detox, Katie
Darryl,
Cool looking blog. Like the idea of you leading people to a great aim.
Lynn Lane
Success Strategies For Life
The new site is looking great.
Exciting body transformation. Can you help me run faster?
Expanding spheres of influence, Kate
This is more for Darryl, but it’s in response to Kate’s question. Laughing because my first thought was, train at The Run with The Bulls and you will run faster! lol just too many other people there to actually make that useful.
Indeed, having even SOME goals to start with, having a CLUE about it makes such a difference.
Happy Dating and Relationships,
April Braswell
Single Baby Boomer Dating Success Expert
Darryl,
What do you think about military workouts?
Bert (alter ego- Mister P)
MisterP.org/blog