So many women focus on finding the perfect arm workout, the perfect supplement or the perfect diet. And many times, said women actually burn out before even getting started because they are trying to find that perfect solution.
Well, there is no absolute best program. Absolutes do not exist in our universe. And even if said program did exist. Do you have the mental endurance to stick with it no matter what?
I would bet money that many women wouldn't be able to. Why? Because staying motivated for long periods of time (sticking with it) is NOT easy. Especially, if you have no mental game plan in place.
What can you do? Well, there are many ways you can optimize your mental framework to ensure arm fat success. In this article, however, I am going to cover 4 quick tips to help you sustain motivation:
1. Always look at the reward of taking action, not the punishment of not taking action. In other words, tell yourself "I want to exercise today so that I can wear my sleeveless dress tomorrow." Do NOT tell yourself "I must exercise today or I'll be a slob." The slight change in wording and visualization will make a huge difference in the long run.
2. Use a scientific attitude when you fail. What's the first thing you do when you mess up? You get emotional! Even worse, some women internalize the situation and put all the blame on themselves. The end result? A sense of low self efficacy and reduced willpower to move forward. If you mess up, analyze the situation, the EXTERNAL factors that led to the malfunction. Never label or blame yourself.
3. Understand that action comes before motivation. There will be days when you feel like doing absolutely nothing. Losing that arm fat will seem like an insurmountable goal that's impossible to achieve. On such days, start MOVING regardless. Once you begin going through the motions, the motivation will come back. I promise.
4. Never get angry when being criticized by a naysayer. Always deconstruct the criticism. Most criticisms are based upon inaccurate assumptions. If you tease apart the criticism, and define the fine points of contention, most often than not both parties will notice that there really is no issue.
Learning how to optimize your thought processes takes time. It doesn't happen overnight, and there will be times when these strategies don't work. But you can never give up. In the worst case scenario, try to minimize the damage and get right back on track to losing that arm fat!
Well, there is no absolute best program. Absolutes do not exist in our universe. And even if said program did exist. Do you have the mental endurance to stick with it no matter what?
I would bet money that many women wouldn't be able to. Why? Because staying motivated for long periods of time (sticking with it) is NOT easy. Especially, if you have no mental game plan in place.
What can you do? Well, there are many ways you can optimize your mental framework to ensure arm fat success. In this article, however, I am going to cover 4 quick tips to help you sustain motivation:
1. Always look at the reward of taking action, not the punishment of not taking action. In other words, tell yourself "I want to exercise today so that I can wear my sleeveless dress tomorrow." Do NOT tell yourself "I must exercise today or I'll be a slob." The slight change in wording and visualization will make a huge difference in the long run.
2. Use a scientific attitude when you fail. What's the first thing you do when you mess up? You get emotional! Even worse, some women internalize the situation and put all the blame on themselves. The end result? A sense of low self efficacy and reduced willpower to move forward. If you mess up, analyze the situation, the EXTERNAL factors that led to the malfunction. Never label or blame yourself.
3. Understand that action comes before motivation. There will be days when you feel like doing absolutely nothing. Losing that arm fat will seem like an insurmountable goal that's impossible to achieve. On such days, start MOVING regardless. Once you begin going through the motions, the motivation will come back. I promise.
4. Never get angry when being criticized by a naysayer. Always deconstruct the criticism. Most criticisms are based upon inaccurate assumptions. If you tease apart the criticism, and define the fine points of contention, most often than not both parties will notice that there really is no issue.
Learning how to optimize your thought processes takes time. It doesn't happen overnight, and there will be times when these strategies don't work. But you can never give up. In the worst case scenario, try to minimize the damage and get right back on track to losing that arm fat!
About the Author:
Katherine Crawford, a Harvard exercise expert and former flabby arms sufferer, is a sought after expert on flabby arm exercises. Learn how to get toned arms right now by visiting her website on flabby arms.