Longevity and consistency vs that fast-track mindset

You ever ask yourself, how is it that some of us are dedicated to their health, while most people cannot string together even a couple months of consistent training or dieting? It may be you who is struggling to keep up with a regime and therefore do not enjoy the spoils of your hard work. If it's not you, then you can just look at all the people in your life and see that the unfortunate majority fall short of living up to their potential.

There are many reasons this could be happening but one very common theme I have observed throughout the years, is that people tend to want to dive straight into the deep end which is never the right way to go. Whether it's because a lack of knowledge, crappy trainers, being overly ambitious, following the wrong fitness channels or believing because you were once in great shape, that you can simply pick up where you left off, each of these spell failure.

The high risk of not taking the necessary steps to build or rebuild a healthy, solid foundation could lead to injury or becoming demotivated. A solid foundation is key and it takes consistency and patience.

I see it all the time. An individual is almost manic with excitement and drive to improve their lives. They have all the gym attire and brag about their strict diets that are unsustainable with an elevated enthusiasm. It is great to be pumped about your health and fitness journey, but if you hit it too hard too fast you are going to crash at some point. If you make it out in one piece, the experience could still set you back months or even years, because your association to exercise becomes a negative one.

Once the exercise is out you can almost guarantee the diet is the next to go. These popular diet programs or trainers who tell you to cut out carbs for example and leave you feeling depleted and demotivated are just not sustainable.

In my opinion, from what I have noticed in myself and my peers who are in great is shape, is that we share a common mindset. We all live a little! Meaning we do not restrict ourselves from foods we love or enjoying the occasional night out with a couple drinks. I would say 80-85% of my diet are foods that are vitamin and nutrient dense. The remaining percent are snacks that are sugary and or savory. But, what I do keep track of is the daily caloric intake. If I am cutting weight, I can still afford the 15-20% of "junk food once it is within my calorie deficit for the day.

My exercise style is also not one to break me. There is no need for me to wreak havoc on my joints and central nervous system to look or feel a certain way. Consistent training and evolving overtime, improving through concentrated mastery instead of brut force has been my key to longevity. Just begin, or continue with your best interest at heart. There really are no healthy quick fixes too it. It's going to take some time and effort, but it does not have to be a beat down of your mind and body.