白领英语晨读-177 Fit with Your Mind 用脑健身

You've been working out regularly for quite a while, but you're nowhere near your fitness goals. So now it's time to bring in your ultimate weapon -- your mind.

Rather than thinking of fitness as something mysterious that you do with your body, take an analytical¹, goal-oriented approach to making physical improvements that stick. Try these tips for creating a smart fitness plan: 　　

Define your goals. Whether it's to lose fat and gain muscle or to run a triathlon, it's vital to have a goal to work toward. Knowing where you're going makes it easier to take the right steps.

Get realistic. Training gains are met through consistent effort over a period of time. Don't expect dramatic, overnight results -- regardless of what exercise equipment informercials

claim. Reward yourself for all the little positive steps you take and for consistently striving forward.

Be yourself. Work toward a goal that you can achieve with your body. Don't try to change your basic shape or to go against your own unique physical capabilities². Take an objective look at yourself, then work toward enhancing what you've got rather than trying to attain³ someone else's body.

1 analytical   

adj.分析的；用分析法的

参考例句：

• I have an analytical approach to every survey.对每项调查我都采用分析方法。
• As a result,analytical data obtained by analysts were often in disagreement.结果各个分析家所得的分析数据常常不一致。

2 capabilities   

n.能力( capability的名词复数 )；可能；容量；[复数]潜在能力

参考例句：

• He was somewhat pompous and had a high opinion of his own capabilities. 他有点自大，自视甚高。 来自辞典例句
• Some programmers use tabs to break complex product capabilities into smaller chunks. 一些程序员认为，标签可以将复杂的功能分为每个窗格一组简单的功能。 来自About Face 3交互设计精髓

3 attain   

vt.达到，获得，完成

参考例句：

• I used the scientific method to attain this end. 我用科学的方法来达到这一目的。
• His painstaking to attain his goal in life is praiseworthy. 他为实现人生目标所下的苦功是值得称赞的。