Day 3: Reality sets in.

Everything I was dreading is coming to pass. It wasn't enough that my car was the victim of a hit and run on my way to work, but now my muscles are screaming bloody murder after yesterday's UBW. If today is any indication, tomorrow is going to be miserable...then the leg pain after tomorrow...man i hate the first two weeks.... If it don't hurt, you aint doing it rigit.

Cardio today was a bit labored, but i finally got that burn back. It felt GREAT to get them ol' endorphins flowing again. I can't wait for my third cardio session this week.

Meal 1 6:50

Zone bar, 2 flax, 2 CLA, thermo

Meal 2 9:30

Myoplex

Meal 3 12:00

1 can tuna, 1slice whole wheat bread, 1 slice red. fat cheese, 1/2 can green beans, 2 flax, multi.

Meal 4 3:30

Myoplex, thermo

4:30 muscle armor

Meal 5 6:15

chicken breast, 2 egg whites, mushroom, onion, grn bell pepper, 1/2 avocado, muscle armor

Meal 6 10:00

zone bar, 2 CLA, 2 flax

Today's tip: The 5 P's

Proper Preparation Prevents Possible Problems.

There will be a few day's worth on this topic to cover the different aspects.

Today we discuss the preperation that has to take place before you even take your first step into a gym. Its the mental preparation that is necessary to program your psyche for success.

All too often, people who enter into endeavors of all manner start off great but slowly fizzle and fail. Do they lack something that successful people have? In short, Yes. They lack the mental fortitude that it takes to accomplish something as important as transforming your body and life.

You see, many successful people, but for the sake of discussion, people who are successful at BFL are prepared to do whatever it takes to experience the finish line. But what does that mean? What it means is is that they have accepted the fact that this endeavor will be CHALLENGING, it will be WORK, it might be PAINFUL, and it might be UNCOMFORTABLE. They have had to prepare mentally fo the things that they will experience physically, emotionally and mentally. Much like a mountain climber surveying their challenge, they have taken the time to think out the route, the ascent. They have taken time to analyze their resources and how to best utilize them for success. They have determined in advance that the goal lies at the peak of the mountain and not somwhere along the slope, and have determined in advance to meet that goal at any cost. Seond rate, compromised efforts are not a part of the successful person's gameplan.

So what does that have to do with Body for Life? Well, i can tell you from personal experience that Bill Phillips little cliche phrase "Failing to plan is planning to fail" is the most important thing in this whole thing. Just like an experienced, successful mountian climber doesn't just show up at the base of the slope and make the plan up as he goes, neither can anyone who wishes to be successful at BFL. In order to be successful you must have read and re-read the gameplan, memorized it, understood it, worked it out mentally, written it out and PLANNED IT AHEAD. You can't just show up at the gym, open to page one and expect to get rolling in no time flat. You have to have a game plan before you buy one chicken breast, one myoplex, lift one weight, take one stride on the treadmill, or take one single measurement.

By understanding the task and working through it mentally, planning for contingencies, having a back up plan and committing yourself 100% to success BEFORE ever taking the first step, you in essence work toward ensuring your own success. It works much better than just 'seeing how it goes'

Preparation Prevents Possible Problems