Commitment

The biggest factor in getting fit and in better shape is commitment. You MUST be committed to working out and getting in better shape, no excuses. Yes there will be times where you'll miss a workout or have to push it out farther than planned but the gym shouldn't be your #1 priority, but it should be your #2!

The only way to truly get stronger and show growth is time, practice makes perfect right? Well patience is a virtue but it can get easy to fall off the wagon after just a couple of missed workouts. The most critical point is not going more than one missed because after that it will become more and more difficult to get back in the habit and regain the momentum that you had gained. So you have to be prepared to be disciplined and accountable for yourself.

There are different ways to light that fire inside yourself and keep you motivated. Workout partners or gym buddies are a great way to do it, not only do you have someone else to keep you on schedule but someone to make you push harder during the workouts. But not everyone wants or can do it with others, then you must look deep inside yourself and understand why you want to do this. You have to be mentally strong before you can be physically strong, not giving up or taking it easy because if it's easy you're not doing it right. So just remember, give 110% and 1 more!

My stats: Gym 1+ hour every other day