There Is No Replacement For Hard Work and Discipline

People often ask what they can do to improve their body. The answer for many people lies in working harder and being more disciplined with their nutrition and training. A couple of questions that you can ask yourself are

When was the last time you were laying on the ground following a workout or set?
When was the last time you felt slightly nauseous from your workout?
When was the last time you were really sore from a workout?
When was the last time you went more than a month with good nutrition without deviating?
When was the last time you exercised at least 4 hours/week for 12 continuous weeks?
When was the last time your were anxious about your workout?

These are just some questions to think about. Most of the answers to these questions have to do with discipline and consistency, the others have to do with the intensity of your workouts. If the intensity of your workouts is high and you are not getting results then you must look at your consistency and nutrition. If your nutrition and consistency are good then you should look at your training intensity. Many people think they are working hard but are not really sure what hard work is. Make a commitment to work 20% harder. If you are having a conversation in the midldle of your workout you are not working hard enough. Just remember that there is no replacement for hard work and discipline.