Finally got to watch Happy Gilmore 2 last night – thought it was very entertaining.
A fun game would be to write down every cameo appearance, and see who got the most by the end of the movie.
Nostalgia is a good tactic to get audiences to watch reboots.
But, they’re never as good as the original.
And that’s also true of fitness tactics/hacks.
One day, they’re driving results for your fitness.
The next, they’ve disappeared like thieves in the night.
This puts your fitness on a roller coaster.
At times, things are great and you’re heading in the right direction.
Other times, you’re back where you started wondering where it all went wrong.
Principles, on the other hand, are timeless.
If you understand the principles of fitness, you’ll be able to achieve long-term results.
Here’s an example of principles vs. tactics.
Tactic:
“Hack” your weight loss by keeping your daily calories below 1,200.
You will definitely lose weight (notice I said “weight”, not fat).
But after a while, your willpower fades, your body takes over, and you gain back all the weight – usually more.
Principle:
Eat healthy, whole foods 80-90% of the time and exercise 5-7 times per week to lose fat.
Over time, your relationship with food will change.
You will lose fat.
You will effortlessly maintain.
This principle is as true today as when the cavemen roamed the earth.
Focus on the principles that form the foundations of any trendy tactic.
Do this, and you’re on a different playing field than the vast majority of the population.
While everyone is chasing the next shiny object and focused on the latest “tactic of the day”, your principles-first approach will drive sustainable performance.
Month over month.
Year over year.
While everyone else is playing checkers, you’re playing chess.
Now, let’s have a great rest of the week!
STAY STRONG,
Jeff
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