Beyond the Workout: Fitness, Mindset, and Motivation

Comparison is the Thief of Joy

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Introduction to the Podcast

  • Welcome back to Beyond the Workout, the show where I give you bite-sized health and fitness advice in the amount of time it takes to warm up.


    • Carving Out My Identity and Vision for the Podcast


    Main Topic: Tracking Progress


    1. Tracking Progress

    • Importance of monitoring your fitness journey to stay motivated and see tangible results.


      • 2. Comparison is the Thief of Joy

      • Highlighting the pitfalls of comparing your progress to others.
        • Discussing how social media and gym culture can sometimes create unrealistic standards.


          • 3. Compare Yourself to Others? NO!

          • The drawbacks of constantly measuring your success against others.


            • 4. Compare Yourself to Yourself

            • The only person you should be in competition with is yourself.
              • Striving to be the best version of you.
                • Emphasizing personal growth and self-improvement.


                  • 5. How to Track Progress in the Gym?

                  • Practical tips on effectively tracking your progress.


                    • 6. Spreadsheet Nerd (Track Weights)

                    • Utilizing spreadsheets to log your workouts and monitor the weights you’re lifting over time.
                      • Advantages of keeping a detailed record for progressive overload.


                        • 7. Progress Pictures

                        • Taking regular photos to visually track body composition changes.
                          • Tips on consistency in lighting, angles, and timing for accurate comparisons.


                            • 8. Waistline Measurements

                            • Measuring your waistline and other key areas to track changes in body size and composition.
                              • How to take accurate measurements.


                                • 9. Caution Against Using a Scale

                                • Discussing why the scale isn’t always the best indicator of progress.
                                  • Explaining fluctuations in weight and the importance of other metrics.


                                    • Call to Action

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                                    • Check me out on Instagram and TikTok (both @joshpoonfitness) for more tips and updates on future projects, like online personal training programs.
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                                      Beyond the Workout: Fitness, Mindset, and MotivationBy Josh Poon