Seek Advice - There is no sense trying to learn it everything yourself when beginnig out in Body Building. Take some time to talk to others who are more experienced, and learn what you can from them. When using new equipment or a new exercise it is also always a good idea to talk to someone, to ensure that you don't get injured.
Sleep - When working out for the first time it is important to ensure that your body is getting the rest that it needs. This will usually be more than what you was taking before!
Diet - Just as important as sleep it's important to ensure that your diet is keeping up with your exercise. This doesn't just mean eating more, it means eating better. Think of your body as an automobile. The more you drive a car, the more fuel you need to put in to it. You need to ensure that your putting the proper fuel in your car as well, to ensure that it will drive consistently and perform to spec.
Set Goals - Set goals that are attainable. Out of reach goals only set yourself up for failure. Take it 1 step at a time, and enjoy/celebrate your success all the way up the ladder. if it's another 10pounds to your bench press or just making it to the gym 3 days a week, you need to set goals, otherwise it's easy for your workout to get pushed aside when life gets busy.
Visualize Success - It's important to see yourself succeeding before you even start working out. This winning mind set will take you to new levels in your training and will set yourself up for success!
Be smart about getting in to body building to ensure that you will achieve success both mentally and physically.
