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Choose 1 of These 2 Things:

Published 12 days ago • 1 min read

I say it all the time

But I have to keep repeating it because some people just don't believe me 🤷‍♂️

Weight loss is simple

You just need to eat fewer calories than you use for a long period of time

But most people don't have a problem starting and losing a few pounds

I'm sure you've managed to lose 2-5 pounds before with a bit of effort Reader

Where most people struggle is the actual SPEED of weight loss

It's always slower than people expect 🐢

And sometimes it'll just stop for a few days or weeks 🛑

And that can be demotivating

So, it comes down to a choice between 2 things:

  1. Work Hard
  2. Slow Results

You need to pick one of these when you start losing weight

You either work hard which means;

  • Sticking to your calorie and activity targets religiously
  • Minimising social events like drinks, dinners, parties, work dos, etc
  • Minimising calorie-dense foods like pizza, cake and peanut butter
  • Getting at least 7 hours of sleep every night
  • Ideally hitting the gym a few times a week
  • Possibly doing some cardio too

(this will get you fast, consistent results)

OR

You take a more relaxed approach and accept much slower results

This approach means you can allow yourself to;

  • Have some alcohol, sometimes
  • Enjoy more calorie dense foods
  • Miss your step target if you're having a lazy day
  • Go to more social events
  • Indulge more at those social events
  • Not go to the gym altogether

BUT, to reiterate, your results will MUCH slower

HOW slow depends on HOW relaxed your approcah is

There is no right or wrong answer as to which approach you pick

But one thing is for sure

You can't take a relaxed approach AND expect fast results

It just ain't gonna happen

So if you're dieting now, and you're not happy with the speed of yourself results, it might be that you're just a little too relaxed

Getting the balance right is tough, but it's so important

If you need help with that, book in a free call with me 💻

Joe

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