Maintaining discipline and consistency in one’s craft demands sacrifice, a principle especially true in professional bodybuilding. Succeeding as a pro bodybuilder requires discipline to maintain a strict diet and rigorous training regimen.
On Aug. 19, 2024, fitness coach and IFBB Pro Wellness bodybuilder Julia Rene offered insights into how she achieves success in the sport and the habits that have been instrumental for her discipline and consistency. She believes these daily practices are vital to achieve her goals.
Julia Rene’s Habits for Discipline and Consistency
- Lay out cardio attire the evening prior.
- Prepare for the next day by filling a water bottle each night and hydrating once awake.
- Maintain a daily journal; meticulously record goals as if they have already been achieved; document preparations and life events.
- When you wake up, refrain from checking your phone for the first hour. Dedicate this time to reflecting on your goals and motivations.
- Outline objectives on a vision board, highlight the most significant goal on a sticky note, and keep it in a visible place.
- Prepare for the next day by arranging supplements the night before.
- Plan workouts for time management.
- Prep and pack your gym bag ahead of time.
- Prepare your pre-workout drink the night before.
- When encountering tasks that don’t align with your goals, take corrective action within five seconds.
- Don’t allow distractions during gym time.
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How Does Julia Rene Journal?
Julia Rene meticulously chronicles her daily life and diligently records her goals. She allocates one page to outline her objectives and another to express her feelings.
Every day, I’m writing down the same ones.
Rene emphasizes being specific when writing down goals. Avoid vagueness and have clarity and direction. “When people write goals down, they are vague, like, ‘I want to lose weight,’” contends Rene. “How much weight do you want to lose? By what time frame do you want to lose weight?”
Rene noted saying “want” instead of “have.” Consequently, Rene has become more precise in setting her goals. Instead of vaguely aiming to lose weight, she determines the amount she wants to shed and establishes a specific timeframe.
She documents her objectives as if they have already been accomplished. For example, instead of writing, “I want to lose weight,” Rene writes, “I’ve lost 20 pounds by December.” This is more precise and helps her maintain her connection to the reason behind setting that goal.
This goal is already yours. It’s in the universe. It’s on its way to you. Just put in the work.
Rene practices these habits daily, believing that practicing day after day after day makes them easier to accomplish.
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