Eat better.
Move more.
Be healthy....
Move more.
Be healthy....
We already know that!
So, why aren't more people getting it done?
So, why aren't more people getting it done?
This question has been asked over and over again.
Perhaps it will be more effective to ask "What is holding YOU back?"
Can any of these tips help you today?
Perhaps it will be more effective to ask "What is holding YOU back?"
Can any of these tips help you today?
Ditch Perfection
One idea is that we feel of we can't do it perfectly, we shouldn't even bother.
I've fallen into the perfection trap. "Oh, I can't eat a salad every day. I can't eat all my vegetables. I did just not even bother and enjoy a cupcake for lunch every day..."
Sure, it might sound silly when I phrase it that way, but that is exactly what my actions reflected!!
One idea is that we feel of we can't do it perfectly, we shouldn't even bother.
I've fallen into the perfection trap. "Oh, I can't eat a salad every day. I can't eat all my vegetables. I did just not even bother and enjoy a cupcake for lunch every day..."
Sure, it might sound silly when I phrase it that way, but that is exactly what my actions reflected!!
But, when you think about it, did we ever really start out as a master of any skill?
I have been riding horses for 33 years now. I'm still working to improve my skills!! Does it really need to be perfect in order for me to benefit?
I have been riding horses for 33 years now. I'm still working to improve my skills!! Does it really need to be perfect in order for me to benefit?
James Clear talks about this stumbling block here: http://jamesclear.com/repetitions
Be Realistic
I feel like there is a disconnect between the changes we are willing to make and the results we expect to get.
Confession time!
I want washboard abs, but I really like cake. And bread... and cheese... and....
I feel like there is a disconnect between the changes we are willing to make and the results we expect to get.
Confession time!
I want washboard abs, but I really like cake. And bread... and cheese... and....
I'm not willing to give up all the things I need to in order to reveal the muscles lying underneath a comfortable layer of fat.
NEWSFLASH: There's nothing wrong with making those compromises!
NEWSFLASH: There's nothing wrong with making those compromises!
Precision Nutrition has this popular post and infographic to illustrate the spectrum: http://www.precisionnutrition.com/cost-of-getting-lean-infographic
Aim for the Long Term
The biggest game changer in my book is realizing that there is no short term solution.
Please, don't "go on a diet". Don't deny yourself things you truly love!
The biggest game changer in my book is realizing that there is no short term solution.
Please, don't "go on a diet". Don't deny yourself things you truly love!
Instead, do something TODAY that that can improve your habits. Do something tiny every day. Just change one thing at a time rather than trying to install a compete nutrition and fitness overhaul.
Make a change for the rest of your life!
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