Creating realistic goals is very healthy and can push you to the next level in your fitness routine. Giving yourself a solid date can be the best thing. Having a limited amount of time does not give you the excuse of “I’ll start tomorrow.” Most people want to build more muscle or reduce body fat, which are great goals to have. Most people are good about getting to the gym, but muscle and abs, as you may have heard, are “built in the kitchen.”
85% of building lean muscle or burning fat comes down to your diet. To build muscle you need to increase the amount of calories you consume and to lose weight or muscle, you need to decrease the amount of calories consumed. First, start out by looking up how many calories you need to sustain your current weight, then add or subtract calories. Start small so you don’t shock your body, once you feel comfortable with the amount and it starts to not have any affect, increase or decrease again. Don’t be fooled though, cardio is still important to building muscle for overall health.
Building muscle is also a great way to burn more calories so you can consume more while still having the same net amount at the end of the day. Always make sure you’re eating healthy food. This can drastically decrease the amount of time it takes to reach your goals, while also being good for you. Everyone is unique and you know your body best. Start slow with anything you decide to do and see what works best for you!