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Can I Really Eat Anything I Want?

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Over the last week or two I have had a few members asking about diets, what foods to eat or avoid and how to deal with cravings of certain “bad” foods they enjoy. It’s actually a question we get a lot so let’s tackle it here.

First, on the topic of diets, I would say there really isn’t a specific “diet” that we would recommend. What we recommend is learning how to eat properly, what a real portion size is and how much you should be eating in terms of calories depending on your specific situation and goals. There is a really good book about this called “Eat Smart, Eat Often, Eat Small” that you can download free right above this article. Ask yourself, “is the way I am eating sustainable and can I see myself doing this for the rest of my life?” This is where typical “diets” fall short. They are usually a short-term solution. They work, no doubt about that, but for most of us are not sustainable for the long term and therefore not a real solution.

Is there a way of eating that still allows you to eat what you want?

To this I would say yes! The catch is that it can’t be whenever you want. If you are eating well 80% of the time, there is nothing wrong with indulging in some of your favourite foods that might be a less than optimal once in a while. A couple tips on this:

  • When you do indulge, be mindful of how much you are eating. 2 slices of pizza will not stop your progress but 6 might. And you won’t feel good either.
  • Think ahead and include the calories from this less than optimal choice in your regular meal time and into your overall calories for the day.
  • Don’t feel guilty. Eat it and move on, picking right back up again on your normal healthy eating choices.

The key is moderation in dealing with eating foods that are of the “bad” choice column. Remember the 80/20 rule. If you are eating well the majority of the time, one indulgence here or there won’t make a difference, because remember, you will be eating this way for the rest of your life! Over the long term you will be healthier, and feel and look amazing.

Another big tip is to keep your metabolism high by making strength training a regular part of your routine as well. The higher your metabolism, the more calories you burn throughout the day.

So yes, you can eat whatever you want, as long as it is not whenever you want and it’s in moderation. It’s the key to long term success and happiness! For a more complete picture make sure you download the SOS Book!

Success Requires Action

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“If more information was the answer, then we’d all be billionaires with perfect abs.” – Derek Sivers

I love this quote. In the fitness industry information is everywhere. But how can there be so much information yet we struggle so much with maintaining our health? A lot of it is contradicting information and it all just becomes confusing. But is more information really what you need? Most likely it is not. What you need is to take action! Knowledge without action is worthless. It’s easy to get caught up in the information gathering stage, trying to figure out what the perfect workout is going to be and the perfect diet to go along with it. Meanwhile all this time that goes by could have been spent actually getting moving, and maybe instead of trying to change your diet completely you just start making smarter choices that you already know are better for you.

Success in fitness and health comes from consistent action. Yes, having a great workout program helps, but if you don’t actually do it you will get nowhere. I think sometimes we hold out for that one magic solution that will give us all the results we want with the least amount of effort and unfortunately that just doesn’t exist and it never will.

Keep it simple by applying these few ideas into your life and start reaping the rewards of your efforts!

1. Exercise by lifting heavy (for your abilities) weights 2 or 3 days per week.

2. Try to get your heart rate up daily by being active. That could be walking, biking, gardening or anything that is keeping you moving. 

3. Eat small meals often throughout the day. Always include a protein source and try to eat lots of vegetables. 

4. Limit sugary and processed foods. 

5. Drink mostly water.

That’s it. If you can apply these simple principles regularly into your lifestyle, you will feel, look and perform better then ever! Guaranteed!

No need to complicate things.