Comparison is the Thief of Joy

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.

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