Hey Guys/Gals what do you think?????

[Lord_Suston]

Do you guys/gals think having an attainable goal make it easier to workout with motivation, and get some really good gains?????

I was wondering, many people say i want to look like this, or lose a little here.... but they never really quantify want their goal is..... Does everyone feel that without a goal (that is attainable ) that it is harder to get gains?? I find it easier to get motivated If I give myself a deadline where I need to be, or a weight I need to be, or lift.... any thoughts.......

 

[gymtime]

I think it's not so much whether the goal is literally attainable, but whether or not you perceive it to be attainable.

It's been a long time since I've shot for a specific goal as in a certain bf%, weight, muscle size, etc... But I've somehow managed to be in the best shape I've ever been in. It's not that I don't have goals, it's just that they're not particularly detailed. I know this kind of thinking won't work for many people, but it does the trick for me.

 

[110%]

for diet yes i believe it is very important to have a goal, to determine what makes the diet and when you are done with it. for training i just have the goal to constantly increase my strength.

 

[VRider]

Most speakers/writers on the subject of "success" stress the need to have a very clear picture in your mind of what your goals are. In terms of bodybuilding, some people even put up pictures from magazines of the body they want, to serve as a clear reminder of their goal. It is equally important to acknowledge, even celebrate, your progress by setting short-term goals that lead to the long-term (i.e. add 20 lbs to my bench press by the end of next month, go from 13% to 10% BF by May). The hardest part is acknowledging the effort and sacrifices you are willing to got through and actually DOING IT. Too many people think they can look like a pro bodybuilder with a year's worth of training, and don't realize that they have to be willing to do steriods. Since I know that my life has other priorities and I choose not to do AS, my goal is more fitness oriented, rather than the pro bodybuilder ideal.

 

[BeachBombHottie]

Yes it is good to have goals, but it is all determined on wether you are dedicated and willing to reach those goals. You have to really want to achieve the goals you set for yourself or your just setting yourself up for a downfall.

I set goals for my diet and training, but I also take it day by day. It doesn't seem as overwhelming if you take it in small steps, so your goal doesn't seem as hard to achieve.

 

[bignate73]

its good to have a focused goal but also a broad long term goal. my training is multifaceted so i dont just workout for broader shoulders or lower bodyfat. i have my weak points, my performance goals, my "look" that i want to attain and my strength goals. attaining progress in one of those at any given time is enough to keep me motivated over having one focused main goal.