Why Hitting Fitness Goals is a Bad Idea | Mind Pump 2257

[@callieallen1537]

I’ve never been a gym, goer or weightlifter, and now at age 38 and seeing everyone I love fall apart physically… I’m realizing what I’ve been missing. I’m so thankful I stumbled upon the mind pump show. You guys have changed my life. Going into phase 2 of anabolic, and it has been an amazing journey so far, watching my body slowly change and notice my strength improve like I never thought was possible. I am in no rush, my finish line is when I die. Thank you for educating me on how to get into the best shape of my life… for the rest of my life.

[@katiefischer3000]

You guys have changed my life. I’m a mother of five young children and I listen to you every day during my workout. Realizing this is a (fun!) lifelong journey has been so rewarding.

[@ruizerica2001]

I stay motivated by listening to you guys every day!

[@morganpeterson252]

I’m a college runner…don’t yell at me. Listening to you guys has helped me in the gym and become a better runner!!!

[@olga_b344]

Fall in love with the process - there’s a reason I heard this today and it doesn’t even have anything to do with my fitness (avid user of MAPS Aesthetics btw). I’m a writer and sometimes your work gets rejected, sometimes praised. This principle I think is so applicable to work as well not just fitness. Thanks a lot for sharing ❤❤

[@corybest2034]

I started working out again last June and am down from 237 to 207 this morning. I have done this before and always gained the weight back. This time I have been focusing on how I feel health wise and only use the scale as a reference point instead of marker. This has kept me motivated and looking forward to going to the gym every day after work regardless of how good or bad my day was. This video was perfectly timed for reminding me to keep focusing long term not for the next short term goal.

[@lubnan08]

This was very motivational. My initial goal was to lose 100 lbs...I've lost 80 and have 20 to go. But I've learned to re love moving my body daily and being consistent.❤

[@zacharyhinds0311]

Hey marine vet here. I consider myself an intermediate when it comes to working out but I’ve been binging your guys show for the last two weeks and I’ve learned so much. In fact, you guys have inspired me to start on the path to becoming a personal trainer and your show has helped my fall more in love with the process itself so thank you again. Keep it up.

[@jaredjogs3803]

So true. Focusing on the journey and the enjoyment of discipline seems more productive than a final goal that is never satisfying long term

[@carolannN9712]

I love Justin's comment about compounding benefits of the steps along the journey. Showing up to the process day after day is investment in myself. The returns on my investment compound over and over. The outcomes are deeper and broader than my initial goal. I have the courage and confidence to invest in myself in other areas of life (relationships, work, spiritual growth, community involvement).

[@TheGPettigrew]

Focus on The Journey, not The Destination! Love this show and the amazing content every episode. You guys help keep me consistent and help me enjoy the process as I work to be a better Father, Husband and Man!

[@LatimusChadimus]

He who loves to walk will always walk farther than he who loves the destination

[@michaelmusselwhite9907]

Fall in love with the process

[@kevineggleston9930]

Enjoy the journey, and enjoy getting a little bit better every day

[@giglett21]

Here for the algorithm. Thanks guys 💪

[@morganchristie4125]

Great show guys! I love how Adam touched on being specific on gratitude and specific on positive feedback. Huberman talks about “Effort Praise” being more effective than a generalized compliment. I am grateful for the opportunity to listen to and learn from y’all, and being able to communicate and impart what I learn to the others around me. The messages you put out on all spectrums of health are sending out ripples. Thank you 🙏

[@huckjunoy]

Enjoy the journey as much as the destination, thanks guys to be reminding us the important things in life.

[@fadeelahk]

It's not only once off athletes who experience this post event cliff. It happens to regular athletes too. Our fix, find another race to enter! 🤣 Thanks for an awesome show guys, I've been bingeing since I found you a few weeks ago! 🔥

[@josephregel1]

I love your message on actively practicing gratitude. Concentrating on all the blessings in your life has an incredible impact on your attitude, motivation, and how you interact with and motivate others!

[@chrisqx2]

I've experienced this alot in my life and see it happen to others. Thanks to you guys I don't think it will be much of a problem for me anymore!

[@ClaytonGetsFit92]

What’s up guys! Newer listener here of about a month and a half now, been working out for about 8 weeks after having hip surgery 14 weeks ago! Already down over 15 lbs since starting and by using some of y’all’s tips!

[@Sarahkiroglu]

This new year was special for me. All the other years I always had the mindset that I need to diet and train and loose a ton of weight but during 2023 I lost most of the weight and got really strong due to strength training. So this new year for the first time my goal was no longer to loose weight or start a diet. This year I just had to continue my good habits and way of life. It felt kind of mindblowing 😃😃 Thank you for a great show ❤ you guys are amazing. Always listen to you while strength training 💪

[@SupermodelKara]

Always giving us the very best info! I've heard you guys talk about this before and Sal mentioned in a previous episode that the man who loves to walk will walk further vs the man who just wants to get to the destination. Falling in love with the process of getting fit and not just the goal itself.

[@tayliftco]

I love what was shared about moving into a teaching role and getting to relive the experience of improving health and performance! For me, as a nutrition coach and trainer, learning new things to be able to teach to others certainly keeps me more connected to my goals. As well as being in a constant state of purposefulness and creativeness. Maybe a specific movement has been challenging, (squats and lunges, I'm looking at you). Being able to enter the gym and try small adjustments to improve form is gratifying. Or, taking what was once a less nutrient-dense recipe and turning it into something that supports my health goals feels like a win. Then, I get the opportunity to pass this along to others!

[@mattromagna]

this video is relevant to me today… just hit a personal fitness goal and it left me wondering what to do next… would love to go the opposite direction and build muscle with power lift!

[@julieheadings6729]

These lessons are learned through the experience of life as we age, but for those starting out and those struggling, these are key points to developing your fitness journey. I remind myself everyday how far I've come and how grateful I am for it.

[@GritForgefitness]

Love all you people ❤

[@lindaford1186]

I've been racing for 35 years and was a fitness coach and the reason I saw so many people stop after reaching their goals was the amount of time and effort needed to reach those goals, especially if the goal was a stretch. They would put a lot of their life on the backburner, avoid social engagements and give up some things they enjoyed. We need to find balance. It's great to be focused on one goal for a while, but especially with health and fitness, it's okay to have smaller goals or to just be in maintence mode. I sometimes train for a marathon, then to get faster in a 5K or just to enjoy running with no goals.

[@adriennekuhar5977]

That let down also happens to a lot of people in January because Christmas is over. Maybe one reason resolutions are so big during the new year for people to continue moving forward.

[@Camposchris727]

Trust the process before and after your goals!

[@amberliefielding]

I had no idea that gratitude and anxiety occupied the same part of the brain. That’s profound! I have been focusing on eating a high protein diet (190 g every day). It’s been an eye opener. I never realized how little protein I was having every day. I found you guys through the John Delony show the Thanksgiving before last. That episode completely changed my point of view on food. I never had an eating disorder but I also didn’t have a healthy relationship with food. Thank you for everything you do. You have impacted my life in a major way.

[@Mardopro]

Thank you guys! You help me get back to lifting hard. I started at 17 lifting but then in my 20's I got injured and depress. After that it always has been hard to get back in health. Now i'm following your advices and enjoying getting back in shape! 💪

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[@winstonsmith11]

Yep. I had a goal for over 10 years to win my club championship at the golf course I'm a member of. In 2022, I did it. I won. Then.... Nothing. I didn't know how to feel. I felt relief, but not as much joy as I had expected. I've since learned to love the process. I'll judge myself by my performance, on my own terms. Not just by accomplishment.

[@Sweet_T316]

I really appreciate your channel! It has helped me so much in my personal training journey! I'm trying to help fight the good fight! Thank you Mind Pump, for all you do!

[@joshyounts]

The episode y’all did with Steve cook even talked about this. About the depression post show because the “goal” is done and there is a period of not knowing what to do. Goal are great but you have to have short and long term goals and I think actual health (not aesthetics) is the ultimate long term goal. Great show

[@tambrahansen4018]

In 2020 I hired a coach. Went from 150 to 125 in 2.5 months eating whole foods and a carb cycling meal plan. Weight trained (which I've always LOVED) 3-5 days a week. Hit my goal, was put into maintenance calories. "I made it! I'm cured! I did it!" That was my mentality. That is why I failed, and I'm currently back at square 1 doing it all over again. Gotta get that mentality in check just as much as everything else.

[@tambrahansen4018]

Also, I love lifting weights, even when I'm chubby. I know how lifting makes me feel and has an influence on my day. What I need to learn is how to love eating whole foods instead of my homemade enchiladas 😂

[@danno8451]

Journey man spitting truth again!! Thanks team

[@JocelynOliviaMasterson]

This was a great episode! The concept of enjoying the process of learning/valuing the journey and not just the result of the journey is something I wanted to focus on as a new year’s resolution. I’ve definitely tried to tell myself “be more present” and “enjoy the journey” in the past but didn’t change how much I focused on just wanting to see a certain result. Thank you guys for sharing these thoughts on how we can grow to love the process!

[@NikosDala]

Something I did that helped me a lot, is turning off internet access when I workout!

[@judithescalon3644]

I am so happy I found this channel....I have been learning so much and have been implementing a lot especially the eating part....that has been a hard hurdle to overcome mentality wise and what we've told

[@gprider1525]

The journey is my goal

[@aelbm09]

So true!! 🙏 Thanks for shedding light on this topic. I worked towards a photoshoot a few years ago and it was so incredibly empowering and rewarding! I had achieved something I never thought was even possible and if felt so good! But I rebounded with the most dark, awful struggle I've ever encountered shortly after that. It took me a long time to get my passion back for fitness, but I learned to fall in love with the journey and appreciate the many ways the body changes and adapts. It always gets better if you keep going ❤

[@kevinb6126]

A very relevant episode for my current situation. I am 7 pounds away from my weight loss goal that I had set for myself and need to actively switch my focus towards the next goal (bulking once my excess belly fat is gone). Without another goal set it's easy to feel somewhat empty after hitting the initial goal.

[@douglastexasbattery6737]

Just got the new to weight lift bundle and today topic is very helpful

[@coliveroc]

My goals are to be able to train with some consistency to be healthy for my family and enjoy life.

[@roseturner-nb9hw]

You guys have helped me be able to be ok with eating more. Im steadily losing 1-2 pounds a week on 400+ cals more then pretty much all macros calculators tell me. Thank you for the extra food lol.

[@kgrandmaiter]

I needed this! Thank you! Looking forward to the journey

[@idraw4me181]

You always provide great info along with great programs!

[@Kiran-vq7pd]

this applies to so many things, and I needed to hear this today! i'm taking an 8-hour, very important test I've been studying for for the past 7.5 months for in about 2 days. I started getting physically stressed and mentally doubting myself, but this is reminding me how much I've learned these past 7.5 months and how much more I know and understand the material. Even though my score is important, if I got a perfect score I know the comedown will be fast and I'll move on to the next goal. The enjoyment comes from all about the little things along the way :)

[@Tarazil]

Just discovered your show after seeing you on other podcasts. Loving it!

[@Sunlightsam24]

It’s like when I do a challenging puzzle! I find doing a puzzle is like life…the satisfaction of of finding ‘that piece’, not being able to see the big picture-taking it step by step, wanting to quit

[@bruda1609]

Hi guys, i am loving the content, definitely it's assisting me in my goal to get down to a healthy body fat percentage. And, i am trying to continuously feed my brain with good podcasts and content and this has been one good podcast to add.

[@Sweet_T316]

When I'm tired during the day, (it's not easy) instead of a coffee I do a few exercises. It not only wakes me up, but it makes me feel so much better afterwards. Hold the coffee crash.

[@manu4source]

Gold gold gold ❤

[@woodsandwater644]

Enjoy the content ❤

[@PBAdrenalineJunkie]

Definitely enjoy your videos, and enjoying my life journey haven’t felt normal in a long time thanks guys!!

[@jenniferfulljames1685]

Great info once again guys! Thank you!❤

[@Justcallmerosh]

such a good podcast, really helpful channel. thank you.

[@christineatkinson3640]

I just came across you guys about a week ago & I have been binge watching/listening to you on my walks & workouts. I finally hit my protein intake yesterday. I was actually over. I weigh 138 but hit 145g's. The next 5 days I'm doing 20hr intermittent fasting. So I'm not working out and just walking 20k steps. I cannot workout b4 breaking my fast cuz I get shaky. I need to eat first. I lost 12 lbs since Dec 14. But I can also tell I've gained muscle. I've lost 1/2 inch around 2 weeks ago when I measured. I probably lost more since, but I'm gonna wait 2 more weeks b4 I measure.

[@christineatkinson3640]

BTW, I have a goal to hit 130 or 135 lbs. But I am just enjoying working out daily. I look forward to the HydroMassage at the Gym. I also like being able to lift heavier the more I go. I find from Fri to Mon, waiting 3 days, having 2 days rest, I can lift heavier as opposed to only 1 day of rest in between.

[@christineatkinson3640]

It's THANKFUL people that are HAPPY, and not Happy people that are Thankful. I thank my God for each day, for my Delicious, Nutritious food, for HydroMassage. I thank him each time I finish Strength Training. I even have to ask Him for help to do it... bcuz the flesh is weak. I get anxious about Strength Training, thinking it's gonna be so hard. But I pray & I have fun, doing it while listening to your videos. I feel better after & I'm thankful I stuck to it. I think when I get to my goal weight, I won't get depressed, but work on lifting more. There's always something we can do. There's so much we can be thankful for. I enjoy the small, as well as the big things. But people tend to lose focus. The Lord keeps me grounded & focused. I'm thankful I have an apartment I can afford & the dirty dishes my daughter makes. Bcuz that means we have food to eat, that others cannot afford. I'm thankful I found this Channel. God Bless you guys & your supportive wives.

[@yvettebennett6170]

I have been saying for years now that life is about the journey and not the destination. People dont get it. Slowing down and being present in all that you do has been life changing for me. Keep up these great podcasts. They are so encouragibg and helpful and applicable. You all are changing lives. Thank you. 🙏

[@victoriacoates2773]

Started the new weightlifting bundle, very excited! This was a great episode in general,but definitely came at an even greater time!

[@norbertonunez1878]

grateful for this episode even though it was short 🤭

[@heatherm7970]

It is the depression that comes when the race is over or the goal is reached. It is almost like a lost feeling. It takes a few weeks to a month to rebound and get back into a routine.

[@danielsantiago5362]

I have yoyo dieted all my life and now I’m in my mid 30’s and it’s so much harder with my limited time and my body can’t handle the stress I used to put it through

[@chantalouellet8421]

I love this épisode !💕

[@astonjamesGYM]

Love the dynamic of this podcast, Does anyone know of any good forums or sites where people can have these sort of health and fitness debates ?

[@mitchellwatson6367]

Great content- in maps anabolic, now.

[@carnivore_invictus]

The ego doesn't want a certain thing, a goal to attain. It just wants to want. So once you fixate on the goal, if you're not very aware of that ego in you, you'll become dissatisfied and start searching for the next thing. And god help you if there just isn't anything left to achieve or attain.

[@Jonzingforjones]

Your discussion of accomplishing goals, and hitting these milestones having the ability to cause depression, made me think about empty nest and mom’s. This is probably why it’s so hard when the kids finally leave for good. Our whole identity is wrapped up in being parents. Incredibly important, amazing and difficult transition to make, I’m sure. And I’m not looking forward to it.

[@CloudslnMyCoffee]

Well i am depressed, fat, and broke. Ill consider being fit, financially stable, and depressed a win

[@elizabethjahnke1351]

This episode is so poignant. I'm finally just figuring this out... for the first time, my goal is CONSISTENCY instead of any aesthetic goal, and it's been working great so far! I enjoy my workouts so much more now.

[@LatimusChadimus]

12:20 he who loves the journey will always walk farther than the man who loves the destination

[@Tom.rees88]

Loving the podcasts. Is there any coupons currently for the super bundle? I’d like to go through all the programs but if I can save on the bundle would be great.

[@tk4084]

I'm not exactly sure why i get this way, but when I start seeing results in the mirror from exercise, I always stop short of my goal. I guess I feel like when I get there than what? I know It's a terrible way to think.

[@melissaknive3494]

I was losing fat by body weight exercises (I have an autoimmune disease and not strong enough for weights yet) and was hit with hypercalcemia (sarcoidosis having too much calcium causes emergency)… now I’m building back up including I have recovered from drop foot and I can walk and even jump again with my foot! I’m working through a plateau again and I’m trying to not get impatient… any tips? The mental game is rough to get through these obstacles!

[@axezazel]

I want the program 🤚🏽🤚🏽🤚🏽

[@jennekleinlein]

Is there an app to download purchased videos or can we only go through the portal online?

[@carnivore_invictus]

Seems like there's an overemphasis on aesthetics and scale weight, but people don't realize the non-scale victories to be had, like energy levels, reversing aging, reduced inflammation and joint discomfort, etc.

[@Burkhimself]

💪🏼

[@sipapito]

Are you guys all natural? Or take anything to help your physique?

[@TheSime0n]

I'm forever small. Even though I know that is not even close to reality. I've gone from 135 pounds in high school to 200 in my 30s

[@TB-LivingFree]

ThumbUp& LeaveAComment 4AIgosAll

[@LatimusChadimus]

Goals without plans of steps are merely dreams

[@victorbigstone8178]

👍👍👍

[@michaelschiller9570]

Age, and children, certainly help you get over setting goals. Lol

[@FittnWell]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@Sunlightsam24]

You must be present in YOGA!

[@Simon-d8n]

23:40 this week I said I so sick of gym drama 🎭 it don’t make you happy. So today. I stoped my gym app and my gym surport as to find out last week they were the ones blocking me from sports drugs which I want to get I test and tren. So the ones blocking me. Are out now if my path. And this week I signed over ownership to GOLd/ s gym. In Cali. To my younger daughter. (Just her ) And. Her and her boyfriend are young and be nice to see. How there fitness work. Path. Will go. The gangs and motorcycle clubs and military and. Fitness industry. Causes me and my daughter. A lot of drama 🎭. But I goin back into law enforcement for USA justice department and state department and so I have no interest in the golds gym at all. Facts. I like to work out. But I don’t want to work in fitness industry. Because I am In financial business and law So. 28:37 28:37 28:37 yes it’s bout being happy. I workout with gratitude 🙏 and I seek gratitude 🙏 with my life. I only surround myself with these type of people. This video. I watched is perfect timeline. As I deleted also now my gym app. And now. Go it alone. And get in test and tren. And. Work on getting a fit body and mindset. It’s my goal. Mostly for my mental health 😊. I liked this podcast today

[@winstonsmith11]

You should really think twice about taking performance enhancing drugs. There are long-term negative health consequences. The people who were "blocking" you from access to them were trying to look out for you and your health.

[@Simon-d8n]

@@winstonsmith11 I more worryed about the coach’s in fitness industry trying to kill me. Ha. It’s not the drugs. I have a problem with. It’s the toxic coach’s and sports me Olympica. Meat heads. They the problem. And there ego behaviour ok. The drugs. I be fine with. Soon as I can get some. I will try and Use it. As I want a enhanced body.

[@Simon-d8n]

@@winstonsmith11 Check ur data. There some good study’s. Out there. Satin the opposite

[@chuckmillerqq4546]

Until you find Jesus life will always be empty

[@Bayli7]

Again with the life lessons? Come on guys, this is supposed to be a meathead show. J/k. If it wasn't for all the life lessons I probably wouldn't still be listening to each episode. They are so much more interesting because it's not just. My son and I are just starting our fitness journey and are halfway through anabolic. I hope these are some of the lessons that he is learning while we go through this.