Have you started writing down your goals next year?

So the new year is almost here. Have you started writing down your goals next year? If not, you should get started right away! Well, OK, at least after Christmas.


In the beginning of your weight gain program, it is especially important that you write everything down. After a while, you’ll probably begin to get a feel for how many calories a particular food has. If your progress halts or slows down (that is you’re no longer building muscle), the problem is either with your training or with your meals. Don’t assume that you simply need to lift more weights, however. You should use a metabolic calculator to determine how many calories you need to eat, and then you can compare this to your food journal to make sure you are on the right track.

If you combine a solid weight gain diet with the correct natural bodybuilding workouts you’ll be on your way to build lots of muscle.

Thoughts are not shortcuts

I read an excellent column today from a Nevada Paper entitled the surefire way to curb overeating. There were some excellent points about the many ways in which Americans look for shortcuts when it comes to health and fitness. Looking for the latest diet pill instead of focusing on the basics is a sure recipe for failure and disappointment.

The conclusion of the article stated that we should always think when we are eating. Ask yourself what your goal is and whether your current actions are leading towards your goal goals or away from it. The same can be said about muscle building. If you are thinking to yourself how to gain weight quickly follow the basics of a weight gain diet and strength training exercises.