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Why We Struggle to Change

Losing Fat, Gaining Muscle, and Leading a Healthier Lifestyle.

Let's talk about seeing results. If we're aspiring for a result, it means we don't have it... yet.

It also means we'll need to think and act differently than we currently are. Different results are a byproduct of different thoughts and actions, right? Yes, but my argument is also no. Here's why:

We try to change too quickly.

Here's how my pattern would usually go:

1. I innocently (and unconsciously) begin a behavior driven by instant gratification.

2. I enjoy partaking in this behavior for a period of time.

3. I slowly start to notice something negative happening in my life.

4. I notice this "negative something" is directly related to this instant gratification behavior.

5. I enter a phase of distraction, denial, and/or avoidance because the thought of changing my behavior is uncomfortable.

6. I continue to see increasingly negative results. I start to feel out-of-control. Not feel like myself.

7. I have an "enough is enough!" moment and, in a bizarre fit of rage coupled with motivation, I swear off the instant gratification behavior. "This is done! And overnight! RIGHT NOW!"

8. Motivation fades off after 1-3 days and I "relapse" back to my instant gratification behavior (driven by our limbic system).

Sound familiar? Bet it does.

So, this email can be pages long, but 1. you don't have time for that and 2. I'm not smart enough for that.

Here's the conclusion:

You need to think really hard during the "enough is enough!" stage and formulate a plan to break your addiction to this instant gratification behavior. A plan with steps.

Just like a crack addict can't just decide to go 100% sober within 24 hours (they'd probably die from withdrawal), it's probably not wise to be so naive to think we can change so quickly.

So, let's change in steps. If you eat a traditional burger & fry fast food for EVERY meal, you'll feel like absolute crap. You'll want to quit it cold turkey when you have your "enough is enough" moment.

Don't. You know you've probably already tried this before. Instead, for the next week, commit to ordering 1 fast food meal that is healthier. Like a grilled chicken sandwich. If that's too much, start with a crispy chicken sandwich. Fries too.

Yes. ONE. "It's just one meal."

Prove to yourself you can do that. See how you feel. Wasn't so bad, was it? Now, move onto step 2.

The next week, commit to ordering 3 healthy fast food meals.

Prove to yourself you can do that. See how you feel. Again... wasn't so bad, was it? Now, move onto step 3. On down the line.

I guarantee you'll be a different human being in just 3 months. GO. SLOW.