Is more better?

Are you needing to add more to your calendar?

Are you being told that more is better?⁣⁠⁣⁠

More choices on Netflix to watch.⁣⁠⁣⁠
More playlists on Spotify to listen to⁣⁠⁣⁠.
More days in the gym for more gains.⁣⁠⁣⁠
More cardio for more weight loss.⁣⁠⁣⁠
More things to buy that you don’t need.⁣⁠⁣⁠

It’s everywhere.⁣⁠⁣⁠

Any experienced fitness professional would tell you that more is NOT better.⁣⁠⁣⁠

You probably DON’T need more days in the gym.⁣⁠⁣⁠
You definitely DON’T need to be doing more cardio.⁣⁠⁣⁠
And you definitely DON’T need more restrictions.⁣⁠⁣⁠

How you spend your time is more important than how much time is spent on your health goals.⁣⁠⁣⁠

I told a client this just yesterday.⁣⁠⁣⁠

He’s all excited and wants to workout 6 days a week… after months off from an inconsistent training routine.⁣⁠⁣⁠

While I can appreciate where he’s coming from, we are starting off with 3 strength training days to ensure he does NOT get burnt out too soon, and he makes reasonable progress without asking too much of him.⁣⁠⁣⁠

You have probably been told you need to workout more than 60 minutes or do cardio daily to see long-lasting results.⁣⁠⁣⁠

I’ve definitely been told to cut carbs AND do cardio 7 days per week to try to lose fat – it’s NOT necessary. 

⁣⁠⁣⁠When it comes to getting in great shape, feeling fit, and looking like you workout, more is rarely better. 

Be intentional with your time this year with these 4 tips to see the long-lasting results:  

1. 3x 30-45 minute workouts per week. You don’t need 5 workouts per week lasting 90 minutes each plus cardio to lose weight. Be efficient, intense with your workouts, and don’t waste time.
2. 60-90 minutes of grocery shopping (even less if you have it delivered). If you surround yourself with lean protein foods, whole fruits, veggies (fresh or frozen), and healthy snack options, you’re going to succeed much more easily.
3. 30-60 minutes of planning meals a week (even less if you do a meal delivery service). If you buy highly processed foods or constantly eat out, it’s going to be hard. My clients who cook the most frequently do the BEST and also help their wallets.
4. 20 minutes per day logging food (sometimes less if you eat similar foods). You’re on your phone anyway, so you might as well use it for good. Spend less time trying to “diet” and be diligent with tracking.

⁣⁠⁣⁠Repeat that every single week, and not only will you see results FASTER, but you’ll have more free time for other things in life.⁣⁠