Ok, when's the last time you set off in your car without a destination in mind? Probably never. But when was the last time you had a workout without a clear goal in mind? Probably always!

Having a roadmap and a goal in clear site is a critical step in fitness and weight loss success. How will you know if you are going the right direction? How will you know when you get there? Set realistic achievable goals for yourself to help keep motivated and stay on track.

It is also very important to keep track of your progress by using a journal. A journal, detailing each workout, (weights used, reps, sets) will ensure you can actually see your improvements and provide evidence of progressive overload necessary for ultimate body composition changes to take place. I always keep a journal with me at all times in the gym and record everything I do while I am there. I even keep track of my rest time in between sets to make sure I am not slacking off and that I keep things moving while I am at the gym. Remember, keep a journal and set goals for yourself. Keep those goals written in your journal to motivate you during your workouts.

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