Why Beginners Should Stop Comparing Their Progress

One thing I wish I understood when I started training was that everyone’s fitness journey looks different 😭 Seeing people lift heavier or build muscle faster can make you feel like you’re doing something wrong but progress takes time. Just focusing on getting a little better every week is what actually keeps me going. Anyone else struggle with comparing their progress to others?

Social media really makes it feel like everyone is progressing faster than you 😭

Bro I had to stop comparing my lifts with people who’ve been training for years

Your only competition should be the person you were last month

Some weeks the progress is barely noticeable but that doesn’t mean nothing is happening

still struggle with this especially when I see transformation videos lol

Everyone has different genetics and starting points so comparing makes no sense

Everyone has different genetics and starting points so comparing makes no sense

Taking progress pictures helped me realise how far I’ve actually come