One of the most misunderstood aspects of health and fitness success is Consistency.
You have to show up. Every day. And take actions that lead you closer to your goals.
I can’t tell you how many people get tripped up on this step.
Why? They’re trying to be perfect. They think they have to do a whole lot of unsustainable things 100% of the time in order to see results.
That’s not how successful change happens. Actually, it happens one small step at a time. And it happens with consistency.
What does this mean? It means reframing your perception of what’s necessary … and making things simpler.
Here are examples of unsustainable goals that, more often than not, will lead to failure:
— I will work out 6 days a week.
— I will stop eating carbs.
Here’s how we might reframe those goals to make them more attainable … and thus, more likely to yield results:
— I will perform 1-2 strength workouts per week and 1-2 conditioning workouts (even if one or more of those workouts is at home, with the program prescribed by my coach).
— I will earn my carbs with exercise. (This means, eat a little more carbs with your breakfast or after a workout, and a little less in all other meals during the day.)
Here’s the thing: For most people, following these two simple principles 80% of the time CONSISTENTLY will result in a major transformation in 6-12 months.
So just pick a couple of things you can easily do EVERY WEEK, and do those things EVERY WEEK. Then build from there. You’ll be amazed … less really IS more.
Your Friend and Coach,
Train Smart. Train Hard. Train Safe. Train to Sweatt
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