Bodybuiding Motivation for Beginners

Do you want to have a body like this? 

Or perhaps this?

Whether you want to build huge muscles or just get fit and ripped, you have to undergo intense bodybuilding for weeks coupled with the proper bodybuilding diet. It does sound like an ordeal, but you know you have to keep pushing yourself to reach your goal.

Bodybuilding is not a joke. You can’t lift heavy weights and expect to get the body you want just like that. Bodybuilding requires hard work and determination, discipline and perseverance. But in order to exercise these qualities within yourself, you have to be motivated. Yes, motivation is essential in bodybuilding especially for beginners. Not seeing results right away sometimes discourages new bodybuilders.

Bodybuilding will take a lot from you and you need to be ready for this. Expect every workout to be tiring. It will stretch your limits. Most often, bodybuilding beginners give up because they can’t handle the heat but this is what separates the real bodybuilders from the posing ones. Motivation is what will help you survive your everyday ordeal.

Different people have their own way of motivating themselves. Some people do bodybuilding because they want to enter competitions while some just want to have a bigger physique. The purpose of doing bodybuilding can also be a motivation for a beginner.

Not only will motivation get you through a rough bodybuilding workout but it will also help you control your diet. Proper diet  is one of the most important things in bodybuilding because you need to stack up on the right type of food. You need to be in control and stay away from bad calories and fatty food. If you are not motivated, you will easily fall into food temptation. You should be motivated enough to discipline yourself and refrain from indulging in unhealthy and harmful food.

One way of improving your motivation is by setting a goal for yourself. Perhaps you are bodybuilding because you want to lose weight, make it a goal to lose at least 2-3 pounds in a week. Everyday, look into the mirror and see the changes in your body.  Track your weight daily. You will see that each day brings you a bit closer to achieving your goal and this will be a very good motivation for you.

Another great way to motivate yourself is by giving yourself treats. Tell yourself that you will have an occasional treat once you reach your goal for the week. This treat can be your favorite meal, desert or a relaxing treatment to help soothe tired muscles. As much as possible, don’t consider unhealthy foods and practices as a treat because they can take you back a notch or two from your bodybuilding goal.

Receiving compliments is a great motivation for most people especially for beginners. Once people compliment you on your new physique, you will feel more motivated to improve your appearance. This just shows that your hard work is paying off and the results are already showing. Don’t be ashamed of showing off once in a while. Post  or submit your best picture/s on the Internet and let others admire your progress. Who knows, you might even become a motivation or inspiration for someone who sees your photo.

It is important that to be constantly motivated, you need to surround yourself with supportive people. It is best that you avoid people who always complain about how they look but do not do anything about it. And while you’re at it, you can try infecting people with your high spirits and positivity. After several weeks, you would not need to imagine your face on this body.

Because this is already you.