DO NOT BELIEVE THEM. THEY ARE WRONG.
There are many people out there who will be the first to tell you that long-term fitness success just isn’t possible.
They’ll tell you that they’ve tried everything there is out there, and they’ve experienced failure after failure.
DO NOT BELIEVE THOSE PEOPLE. THEY ARE WRONG.
This group of people have not taken the simple (but not always easy) approach of building and maintaining habits that are in line with their goals.
They might have tried a 30 day fat loss program but never really got on board with making the changes stick beyond day 31.
They might have signed up for a gym membership or started going to a local Bootcamp class...but attendance is sporadic and they think 1-2 hours of exercise per week alone is supposed to completely overhaul their body and life.
Once again: DO NOT BELIEVE THOSE PEOPLE. THEY ARE WRONG.
I work with people every day to help them form habits that will yield weight loss, increased energy, more muscle, and an overall boost in self-confidence.
The exact number varies from person to person, but on average it takes a person about a month to make a specific behavior happen more days a week than not.
For example: developing the habit of drinking ½ body weight in ounces of water per day.
After 30 days, it is probably safe to say that with consistent effort most people will hit this number 50+% of the time.
Which is great!
And with more time and consistency, comes a steady increase in that percentage.
I’ve seen these long-term changes happen for so many people…. And the amazing results stick around because they’ve learned how to do things the right way.
What most people ask me as it relates to being successful in creating these habits is,
“How can I keep these habits going once I’ve started?”
REALLY good question!
I believe the answer is pretty simple…. And it involves 3 steps.
Remember, people who have tried to achieve fitness goals & have NOT followed the above 3 steps for keeping up with healthy habits will tell you that long term fitness success just isn’t possible.
DO NOT BELIEVE THOSE PEOPLE. THEY ARE WRONG.
Instead, understand that creating habits that are in line with your goals will give you a happier, healthier, and more fulfilled life.
These habits ARE not only possible, but within your reach right now.
Start by following the 3 steps above and you’ll be on your way to a body & life that you’re proud of.
There are many people out there who will be the first to tell you that long-term fitness success just isn’t possible.
They’ll tell you that they’ve tried everything there is out there, and they’ve experienced failure after failure.
DO NOT BELIEVE THOSE PEOPLE. THEY ARE WRONG.
This group of people have not taken the simple (but not always easy) approach of building and maintaining habits that are in line with their goals.
They might have tried a 30 day fat loss program but never really got on board with making the changes stick beyond day 31.
They might have signed up for a gym membership or started going to a local Bootcamp class...but attendance is sporadic and they think 1-2 hours of exercise per week alone is supposed to completely overhaul their body and life.
Once again: DO NOT BELIEVE THOSE PEOPLE. THEY ARE WRONG.
I work with people every day to help them form habits that will yield weight loss, increased energy, more muscle, and an overall boost in self-confidence.
The exact number varies from person to person, but on average it takes a person about a month to make a specific behavior happen more days a week than not.
For example: developing the habit of drinking ½ body weight in ounces of water per day.
After 30 days, it is probably safe to say that with consistent effort most people will hit this number 50+% of the time.
Which is great!
And with more time and consistency, comes a steady increase in that percentage.
I’ve seen these long-term changes happen for so many people…. And the amazing results stick around because they’ve learned how to do things the right way.
What most people ask me as it relates to being successful in creating these habits is,
“How can I keep these habits going once I’ve started?”
REALLY good question!
I believe the answer is pretty simple…. And it involves 3 steps.
- Simplicity: the habit must be simple in order for it to be replicated long term. Stay away from minutiae and getting caught in details. The “½ body weight in ounces of water daily” is a perfect example of a simple goal.
- Consistent / Sustainable: the habit must be something you can do consistently and is sustainable over time. Creating the habit of going to the gym every day for 2 hours while you’re on vacation might seem great… but it’s going to fail miserably as soon as you resume your busy work schedule and absolutely cannot fit in 2 hours of exercise every single day.
- External Accountability: wanting a result to happen, knowing what you “should” be doing, and tapping the willpower you have will not be enough to ensure that a habit sticks. You must use a source of external accountability to keep yourself on track. A gym buddy, a personal trainer, or an online support group can help to hold you accountable when you start slipping and making excuses for yourself.
Remember, people who have tried to achieve fitness goals & have NOT followed the above 3 steps for keeping up with healthy habits will tell you that long term fitness success just isn’t possible.
DO NOT BELIEVE THOSE PEOPLE. THEY ARE WRONG.
Instead, understand that creating habits that are in line with your goals will give you a happier, healthier, and more fulfilled life.
These habits ARE not only possible, but within your reach right now.
Start by following the 3 steps above and you’ll be on your way to a body & life that you’re proud of.
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