I found a great article the other day and found it really interesting. Kris Gethin is a writer and spokesperson for bodybuilding.com. Enjoy!
""My favorite body part isn't my legs or my biceps. It's my brain. My mind
helps me crush every workout, stick to every meal and follow my
supplement plan exactly. It keeps me from cheating. It pushes me to
grow. With the right motivation, you can do anything. These 10 tips will
help you transform your brain and your body.
I am sick of hearing, "I have a harder job, I work longer hours, I don't
have time, I don't have the money for a trainer, my genetics are sh*t,
and I have pain when I train." Shut up, already! I have seen taxi
drivers, lawyers, mothers of 5 with 3 jobs, actors who work 16-hour days
with no weekends, and builders who have to climb ladders for days
accomplish amazing transformations.
Why? Because they wanted it. On the other hand, I have seen others who
have easy jobs, all the money in the world, no family commitments,
amazing genetics and access to the best gyms look the same year after
year. Why? Because they make excuses day-in, day-out! If you are one of
these people, either harden the f#ck up or get another pastime.
You hate doing legs because you fear the sickness, the dizziness, the
trauma on your CNS and the pain hitting your body like war hammers. You
don't like pulling out your Tupperware in public places because you fear
ridicule. You may want to steer away from the high repetitions that DTP
calls for because you have always been told that high reps lead to
muscle loss, or they're suited for people who want to "tone" their
physiques. If you want to attain the results that DTP promises, stop
giving into your fears. If you do what you have always done, you will
get what you have always gotten. In order to change, you need do what
you fear and not fear what you do.
Many people want immediate results. Yes, you can achieve great things
with your physique in a very short amount of time if you don't cut
corners. Don't think you can have 1-2 dirty cheat meals and let them sit
in your belly without a second thought. Don't assume that stopping
1-or-2 reps short of failure will add that extra inch to your arms
you've been craving for so long. If cooking food is an inconvenience,
don't think you can replace all of your meals by taking in excessive
amounts of protein shakes. They won't put you ahead of the game.
If you want a physique worth admiring, you need to invest the time, work
and effort. If I have a physique that you want, it's nothing to do with
my genetics, my job, my family life, my environment, the gym where I
train, etc. It's because I don't take short cuts. I NEVER miss a meal
and I train harder than you. If you are offended or defensive, it's
because the truth hurts.
My favorite bodybuilder movies to watch prior to a tough workout are
anything by Dorian Yates, Branch Warren, Ronnie Coleman or Johnnie
Jackson. Watching these movies prior to my workout while I take my
pre-DTP supplement allows me to focus on the immediate task with charged
intensity. I also get to detox my mind from daily stresses from emails,
text messages, business decisions, team leadership, personal training,
problem solving, etc. Give yourself a moment to prepare for DTP, and let
everything else fall away.
The environment, situation and timing will never be just right to start
your DTP muscle-building journey. I've heard every excuse in the book.
Don't wait for the end of your school term, or until you have someone to
cook from you, or until tomorrow. Start today. Winners make commitments
no matter the situation; losers make excuses based on their situation.
Which one are you?"
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