Self-Selecting E.5 Expectations for Muscle Growth | Metrics to Measure | Shift the Focus to Training Performance
Feb 23, 2024
The discussion dives into the emotional challenges faced during muscle growth, particularly for women grappling with body image. It highlights the confusion around scale weight and how expectations can be misaligned with actual progress. The focus shifts from obsessing over numbers to prioritizing improvements in training performance. By emphasizing objective metrics for success, listeners are encouraged to develop a supportive mindset and a more holistic approach to their fitness journey.
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Shift Focus to Training
- Focus on progressing training performance, not just visual changes during muscle growth.
- Redirect motivation from outcome to the process of getting stronger and better at exercises.
Muscle Growth Expectations
- Visual changes are less obvious during muscle gain compared to fat loss, leading to frustration.
- Quantifying muscle growth is difficult and highly individual, so focus on tangible progress.
Embrace the Process
- Accept the lack of immediate visual gratification during muscle building.
- Surrender to the longer timeframe required, and consistently track pictures and measurements.