When starting any type of workout program your very first step should be to sit down and think about what you hope to accomplish. Are you looking to lose weight, bulk up, tone those muscles, increase your endurance? Maybe you have multiple goals...that's fine. But be sure that you understand what you're working towards. Then, begin to narrow it down. If you're hoping to lose weight....how much? Be as specific as you can. Goals must be measurable. If you simply said "I want to lose weight" then technically you have reached your goal after you drop that first pound.
Secondly, make sure your goals are attainable. Losing 50 pounds in a couple weeks may seem like a great goal....but it's simply not attainable and will therefore simply leave you feeling discouraged when you don't reach it.
Finally, look at your goals from both long-term and short-term perspectives. When you go to the gym on Monday morning make a list of goals that you want to accomplish that week...even that day! And make sure that each short-term goal is helping you work toward your long-term goals. This type of approach will go a long way in helping you reach the level of fitness that you are working so hard to acheive by keeping you focused and driven. Best of luck!
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