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#1- Show up!Ā
One of my favorite books is Jeff OlsonāsĀ The Slight Edge. Olsonās 1stĀ principle is SHOW UP. If you want to make a change you have to show up. Is January 1st the ideal time? Probably not, who cares, letās go. Whatever today is, itās the right dayĀ get your first workout of 2021 in. Who cares if itās a 10 minute walk. The cliches are endless but, āthe journey of 1000 milesā does really start with one step.
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#2- Consistency is Key.
Olsonās 2ndĀ principle is to show up consistently. Set a goal to do something every day! That way if you fail, you work out three times a week! Don't strive to work hard, strive to be consistent.
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#3- Change Your Diet (but, just a little).
My favorite nutrition system is John Berardiās Precision Nutrition. You want to know why? Because the system is not a ādon't eat thisā system, itās a system of behavior change. Pick one change that you think will make a big difference. Maybe itās just committing to having a protein source at every meal. Maybe itās swearing off donuts.
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#4- Strength train.Ā
Your body will thank you. There are now literally 100ās of app-based home programs if you don't want to join a gym. Pick one that is smart and safe. The key is don't just do cardio. If you want real change, total body strength training is key. Yes, total body. Don't say stuff like, āI don't need to do legs, I runā. TOTAL BODY.
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#5- Make it Public.Ā
Why make your changes public? Because we need a support system. Enlist your friends as your support network!Ā Change is easy, but hard. Just start and don't beat yourself up if you miss a day. Just get started again. They say it takes 21 days to build a habit. Think 3 walks and 2 lifts a week for the next 21 days.
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