How do you get results FAST?! The truth is, you don’t.
Any results you get in a flash are likely acquired through unsustainable, unhealthy, uncontrollable behavior. Think fad diets, ultimate restriction, being so sick or stressed that you can’t eat . . . . . yes you’ll lose weight quickly but as soon as you get back to normal those “results” are a long lost memory.
The best way to results is CONSISTENCY.
What do I mean by “consistency?”
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Workout. Getting to the gym 3-5 days/week is a great start.
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Walk. Shoot for 7,000 – 10,000 steps per day.
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Sleep. 7-9 hours per night is a good baseline.
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Eat enough protein. Try for about 1 gram of protein per pound of body weight (if you weigh 150 lbs, try to eat about 150 grams of protein per day.
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Get outside. Contrary to societal norms, we were not designed to sit in front of computers under fluorescent light all day. We need sunshine and nature to feel our best!
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Limit alcohol consumption. I know, booooo! I’m not saying you should stop drinking altogether. But if you’re drinking every night and/or binge drinking every weekend, it’s going to be challenging to reach your fitness goals.
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These are the basics. Are they sexy? No. Will they help you achieve long-term health and wellness? Absolutely.
If you can consistently nail the basics, you may find that you don’t need to change anything else to be where you want to be.
