I don’t believe in shortcuts, fads, or pseudoscience. I believe in self-discovery, hard work, and a relentless desire to improve. This recipe to success has been backed up with years of experience.
While everyone’s health journey is unique, there are certain principles that I believe contribute greatly to determining an individual’s success.
Most diets don’t care if they break you mentally as long as they change you physically. That has to change.
The most critical element for success is ensuring the process toward the goal is…
sustainable
Quick success is often a sign of good luck, but true success results from hard work, dedication, and persistence over time.
We live in a world of instant gratification and convenience. We expect results immediately, and if we don’t get them in whatever we have deemed an appropriate amount of time, we run after the next “shiny object.”
We’re overwhelmed with countless ways to quickly achieve “rapid weight loss” or “cover model abs.” These tactics are deceptive at best and downright criminal in some instances. What’s worse is that they instill false expectations in the general public. The idea is that if we just follow “so and so’s” workout or diet plan, we’ll have the same results.
Results take time - plain and simple. Because of that, you must have…
PATIENCE
The average person tries 20 different diets in their lifetime. Ouch.
Most people fail at dieting because they’ve been deceived into believing you must restrict things from your diet to achieve success. This is complicated further by the fact that many people have succeeded under this misguided approach, but the results don’t last.
The truth is, if it “feels too hard” or compromises the quality of our life beyond a reasonable level; we’re setting ourselves up for failure. You might succeed in what you’ve set out to accomplish, but chances are, by the time you reach the finish line, you’ll be burnt out, exhausted (both physically and mentally), and likely undo the work you tried so hard to accomplish.
The sad truth is that most people have tried and failed. Maybe they had some initial success, but statistically, if the progress wasn’t done in a sustainable way, they’ll more often than not undo what they worked so hard to achieve.
A patient, sustainable approach towards progress is one that focuses on…
BALANCE
Life is indeed short, and the time we have is precious. While a big benefit of focusing on a health-centered lifestyle is the likelihood that you’ll not only extend your lifespan but also ensure a great quality of life for a longer period. Still, it’s important to maintain a balanced approach that fits your lifestyle and values. Moderation is critical to success.
Everything that exceeds the bounds of moderation has an unstable foundation. - Seneca