In the article, “The Secrets of Self-Improvement,” Marina Krakovsky gives a variety of methods to improve and maintain intentions. Krakovsky reveals that through changed motivation, mindset, and intent, you can remain loyal to your commitments. Also, newer research suggests that you need more than willpower to break bad habits or start new good ones; change of environment and …show more content…
For instance, Krakovsky states, “Start small with short-term, achievable goals to build up your confidence as you move forward” (38). This helps the individual to start off having a self-assured mindset and perhaps light weight. While Waiter explains, ‘Inactivity causes a loss of muscle protein, resulting in a decrease in muscle strength.’ In comparison, both writers explained a similar way of starting off small even if it was just a basic step. Now a second article stated, “5 Tips to Build Muscle Strength”, “When you eat a combination of carbohydrates and protein 2 hours before a hard workout and immediately after it.” This adds to the fact that even something so small such as eating can improve the outcome of increasing muscle strength. Also between Krakovsky and Boldt, “I would have to say they are both in the same terms of gradual steps. Although Krakovsky is more elaborative when it comes to taking crucial steps and pushing towards the goal of gaining size in …show more content…
For example Krakovsky states, “Finding activities that meet your personal needs . . . will improve the odds that you will stay on target” (41). One of the methods is to have a strong internal and external motivation that will help guide a closer step to a well-developed body. According to the article, “5 Tips to Build Muscle Strength”, “Sleep is critical to allow for proper healing of the tissues when we stress them.” Sleep is necessary to help muscle recover allowing them to gain size and heal. Both sections give two very different methods in order help with gaining muscle, whether it’s more sleep or just doing it a personal