My Bodybuilding Philosophy
- Enjoy the journey: Bodybuilding is not just about the end result, its about how great the process makes you feel. Don't be so focused on the end result that you cant enjoy the process. Bodybuilding is not the end, it is the means: use it to make life more enjoyable.
- Don't spend money: All you really need to get in fantastic shape is a cheap used set of weights and a good pair of running shoes - don't waste your money on supplements, trendy machines, and expensive newsletters.
- Motivation: In my opinion, long-term success in bodybuilding requires the proper motivation. Internal motivation is the best: if your motivation is to feel better and have more energy, you will get amazing results on your very first day at the gym, and the positive reinforcement will keep you coming back day after day.
- Be a skeptical thinker: Gather as much information as you can, but be a skeptic. Read books, check the forums and, most of all, ask questions! Believe nothing you hear, 5% of what you read, and only 50% of what you see. Most of learning will involve trying things for yourself and see what works for you so don't trust anything you hear or read unless there is published, peer-reviewed, university research which backs up the claims. Remember that not too long ago proper nutrition was "three square meals a day" with lots of red meat, cheese, and dairy. Especially be skeptical of any claims in muscle magazines because many exist just to sell supplements.
