Consistency

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.