3 methods to guarantee results. Online workout program tips

In my previous blog, I discussed documentation to ensure success using online workout programs. The following article will provide 3 methods for success. Remember, DO.

Your homework 

In this book, we will be analyzing the patterns of the human body. Specifically, how we are influencing our physiology, and biology. Yes, I mean physical exercise and nutrition. Unfurl your eyebrows and remove that grimace from your face. What makes this plan successful is its extremely pliable nature. We are going to find a way to track the nutrition you feed your body, as well as create a progressive exercise program based in your reality. The first task at hand…. Start. Once we have begun, we can modify our processes as needed. Successful analysis is an ever evolving process! There are 3 ways I like to start. 

Option 1: Daily Tick Marks. Yes it is this simple. Each day, make a tick mark for each meal you have and for each exercise session you complete.

Option 2: Daily Logging. This option requires a bit more work. The simple task here is to document what you are consuming in loose detail. Example: turkey sandwich, lemon cake, beer, etc. On the body side, log the exercises you perform. Example: squats, run, group class, etc... 

Option 3: Daily Detailed Logging. This is the most time consuming yet most effective option. It requires a full documentation of macro and micronutrients for nutrition and exercise, sets and repetitions for exercise. 

I have tried each of these options and use a hybrid version. I use option 3 for nutrition documentation. Option 2 is applied to my exercise, and option 1 is for hydration, and other minor goals.

How will we analyze? 

For options 1 & 2, I highly recommend a simple paper notebook. They can be found in many convenient sizes and can be catalogued easily. Digital notebooks work just as well. I recommend paper due to the extremely distracting nature of technology. Remember this, do what works for you After all, you are the one doing it. 

For option 3, I recommend using applications. There are many great exercise and nutrition apps on the market today. I personally use an app for my nutrition logging. I spent much time researching macro and micro nutrient content of my nutrition before apps. I am gratefuel the HUGE database apps provide.

How will this build my Unshakable Foundation? 

As mentioned in my previous blog, knowledge is power. The daily act of documentation will provide a level of awareness that will carry you toward a goal with ease. 

As I began to track my daily habits, I realized how often I was sabotaging my progress. Knowledge allowed me to balance out and redirect my behavior. Eventually, I was able to self analyze and redirect myself on the spot. This behavior is still available to me today. Each day, I write down the plan. Each night, I check off the list and analyze my daily process. Each morning, I spend more time in the process. It is definitely a fun daily challenge.

Patterns 

Patterns are what we are going to create in order to move the data toward our goal. The daily checklist mentioned earlier now comes into play. Each day, you will write down a task you have a desire to complete; a daily pattern that will move you toward your goal. Your list will change as you do. Remember, progress is about evolution. Constantly modifying and changing direction to stay the course as the variability of life redirects us. Change is good. Seek it and embrace it. 

Right vs Wrong, Success vs Failure: Synonymous for our Purpose.

We must remember our intent is to document actions. We do this with the intent to learn. This perspective removes the idea of judgment (right vs wrong, etc.). Over time, this judgement-free perspective will provide the best scientific approach to self success I believe possible. We must create a clean environment for self study. 

I still judge myself. I still get upset when a process “doesn't work”. On the bright side, I have discovered my judgement does not change the outcome. When I objectively view myself, I can influence the process. This is a scientific formula placed into thought. In the physical world, every action has an equal and opposite reaction (Newton's 3rd Law of Physics). In the physiological world (living biology), we can alter this formula to read as follows: Every action has an action. My goal is to act in a manner which objectively progresses my body. Minimize reaction and increase actions. DO

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