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How to Trust the Process

  • Understand that basic scientific principles like energy balance and progressive overload apply universally, including to those labeled as 'hardgainers'.
  • Trusting the process involves adhering to your training program and giving it time to show results, resisting the urge to make frequent changes.
  • Choosing a coach should be based on their expertise and your trust in them to manage your training effectively.
  • Self-coaching requires self-education, patience, and trust in your own program, with careful adjustments only when necessary.
  • Real-life examples from the author illustrate successes and failures in trusting the process, emphasizing learning from mistakes.
  • Potential pitfalls of over-trusting the process include ignoring warning signs and not adjusting when progress stalls or regresses.
  • Key takeaways include adhering to scientific principles, being patient with your program, trusting your coach, and balancing program adherence with necessary adjustments.
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