So, this happens to me every year…
I run into a buddy at a pool party who told me all about his New Year’s Resolution in January.
And how he was finally going to get into shape and lose the pounds he’s added since college.
But when I see him poolside, he’s still got a brew in hand with the matching beer belly.
Usually, the culprit is some version of a super-restrictive, low-carb diet.
My buddies lose a bunch of weight in the beginning, then the wheels fall off.
So why do they keep gaining it all back?
Because that lifestyle is not sustainable for most people.
Can you imagine never having a delicious carb again?
Don’t get me wrong, you can lose a lot of weight quickly with a low-carb diet, along with most other highly restrictive diets.
BUT, here’s one of the best pieces of advice I’ve ever heard…
Temporary Actions Create Temporary Results
Whether you’re trying to lose weight, get into shape, have a better relationship with your spouse, etc., whatever you do to get you to your goal is the only thing that is going to keep you there.
Period.
We all tell ourselves: “I’ll do XYX to get to where I wanna be, then I’ll taper it back.”
“Yeah, I’ll quit drinking until I get to 170lbs. Then, I’ll just maintain.”
That strategy has worked for exactly ZERO people.
Instead, we need to change the way we think about our goals.
And if you take only one thing from anything I’ve ever said, it’s this…
It’s not just a goal to be achieved, but a new way of living that we need to embrace.
Instead of short-term wins, we need to focus on sustainability over the long haul.
Instead of instant gratification, we need to pull our heads out of our a$$es, listen to our common sense, and focus on long-term results that are earned at a slower pace.
Because that is how we get off the roller coaster and live our best lives.
I know that’s not the popular thing to say, but it works.
Consistency over time.
That’s it.
I’ve recently seen too many awesome people trying to go the “quick-fix” route (please, please do your homework before you inject that first Ozempic – because that’ll be your new life).
And it hurts my soul because I know how the story ends.
Instead….
STAY STRONG!
-Jeff
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