One thing we can agree on...

Time flies by.

So when our boys were all excited earlier this week about school almost being over with, I was like...

... "What??"

And here we are, about to face summer. Sheesh.

So maybe you feel stuck or maybe you're overwhelmed with all the info out there. Maybe you had good intentions way back in January to lose some weight and feel more confident.

I thought I'd remind you of these 3 habits I’ve mastered over the years that have helped me lose and keep off 115+ pounds…

Habit 1 – Change your perspective from trying to cut DAILY calories to cutting WEEKLY calories

This has been a game-changer for me and my coaching students. It allows more wiggle room in your diet and helps you overcome guilt when eating a bowl of Lucky Charms on a random Tuesday. 

And yes, it can be done without even counting calories. (Roughly 80-90% of my clients prefer to NOT count calories).

Habit 2 – Ignore the “noise”

Once I gave up the idea of being perfect, it was freeing.

I love a Diet Dr. Pepper from time to time. Yes, I realize it’s not natural. I also know that having a diet soda occasionally sure does beat being 300+lbs and crushing a regular soda every day.

I also enjoyed a Dairy Queen Blizzard (frosted animal cookie if you need to know) last week. Some "experts" and keyboard warriors call that stuff "poison" and I ignore those ridiculous claims. I'm still alive so apparently I'm poison tolerable. (Oh yeah, I also enjoy sarcasm).

Habit 3 – I NEVER go “all out” with my training

I like to leave a couple of reps in the tank. I never train to failure. I feel great, too. That's not a coincidence. There was a time in my 30s when I first began my fitness career where I would go all out with Burpees or even do rows, etc to failure.

But then I got old. My clients did, too. Your recovery changes. That's OK, but you do need to make the right shifts so you don't feel beat up.

It's OK to leave a couple of reps in the tank. You'll still maintain and even build muscle. 

Have an amazing week,
Mikey