Don’t get discouraged if you’re having a hard time achieving your goals - get motivated! In this article, we’ll give you some great tips and tell you what 5% Nutrition supplements you should be taking. Let’s jump right in!

Stay Focused On Your Goals

Whether you're a bodybuilder, powerlifter, or some other athlete, most likely your goals are months away. How do you stay focused? Break them up into smaller goals. Set weekly goals that add up to your long-term goals. As you achieve these goals, reward yourself.

For example, achieve your smaller goals for one month and reward yourself with whatever 5% product you've had your eye on that's related to your program. Maybe it's the Signature RP Crown Gym Bag, a new 5% tank, or the 26 oz vacuum-insulated ice shaker. Then start this process over again.

Be Realistic

Of course, your goals should make a major difference in your physique. But realize that most likely you will not be the next Mr. Olympia. Take a hard look at yourself and your lifestyle. Ask yourself what you realistically want to achieve. Sure, maybe Mr. O is not in the picture, but why not set local or regional goals to start with? The same applies to powerlifting or whatever you're training to achieve. 

What about fat loss? Approach it the same way. Let's say you want to lose 50 pounds. Strive to lose it slowly, so you lose fat, not muscle. Many experts suggest losing 1 or 2 pounds a week. That means your ultimate goal might be 50 weeks away. Get there week by week and never mind the fad diets or hype programs.

Stay Away From People That Don’t Get It

One of the biggest keys to success is to surround yourself with people that understand and motivate you. Your inner circle should have a mindset similar to yours. The last thing you need is someone sabotaging you every step of the way. If your goal is to build muscle or get stronger, you want to be around people who tell you that you can do it, not that you can’t. If your goal is fat loss, you need support, not someone playing down your efforts while they sit there eating junk food. 

It’s About Balance

As important as achieving your goals is, and it may very well be your passion, don’t neglect the rest of your life. Have balance and enjoy all that life has to offer. Rich believed in balance, and you should too. Extremes are never a good thing.  

Track Your Progress

Track your progress with an app or do it the old-fashioned way with a journal. You can track your workouts, nutrition, and supplement programs. Know where you are to know where you’re going. Don’t try just to remember everything, or even worse, take haphazard guesses about any aspect of your program. Track the details. 

Don’t Forget 5% Nutrition!

Of course, 5% Nutrition has the supplements you need to reach your goals. We have the best pre-workouts you can buy, including the new Code Red Series PRE for beginning lifters. From there, we have Shake Time, our real food-based protein powder. Plus, we have fat loss supplements to help you reach your best competitive physique or body for the beach. Need more size? We have the natural muscle builders that can get you there. See for yourself - stop by and check us out!