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#156- Being mindful in the moment

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Got Gains Podcast
Published
Jul 25, 2023
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423
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Summary

Mindfulness is a tool for hyper-focusing on the daily discipline required for physical transformation. By being present, you can audit your habits and ensure every action aligns with your nutritional and training goals.

Topics

  • Mindfulness
  • Muscle Growth
  • Hypertrophy
  • Nutrition Tracking
  • Weight Gain
  • Self-Discipline
  • Fitness Motivation
  • Caloric Surplus

Highlights

  • Main idea: Mindfulness allows you to audit your current habits and adjust them to better serve your fitness goals
  • Practical takeaway: Use tracking apps like MyFitnessPal to ensure you are maintaining the caloric surplus necessary for hypertrophy
  • Failure mode: Neglecting consistent meal frequency because of how you 'feel' in the moment rather than sticking to the plan
  • Main idea: Using the discomfort of your current physique as a catalyst for change and growth
  • Practical takeaway: View weight gain—even if it includes some body fat—as a necessary step for providing the energy needed to build muscle

Chapters

  1. 0:00 The Power of Presence: Defining mindfulness as being present with your actions and recognizing the value of time.
  2. 1:00 Internal Auditing: How to look internally to identify what needs to be adjusted in your training and mindset.
  3. 2:30 Pain as a Catalyst: Using the frustration of your current physique and the desire for change to fuel your transformation.
  4. 3:50 The Mechanics of Gaining Weight: Understanding the necessity of a caloric surplus and the role of body fat in muscle hypertrophy.
  5. 4:20 Nutritional Discipline: The importance of tracking intake and maintaining a consistent meal schedule regardless of appetite.
  6. 5:30 Achieving Growth Through Awareness: How mindful awareness leads to actionable steps and successful physical results.