I'm curious, what do you think when you see something like this...

If you don't have the body you desire right now... then clearly you don't want it bad enough.

Clearly you're not dedicated or committed.

So, here's what happened...

I made the mistake of scrolling Facebook earlier this week and came across several posts that all said basically the same thing...

"If you want to look like me.. you simply need to want it bad enough and stay committed."

And of course the picture showed them at their absolute leanest.

First of all, kudos to them for getting so lean. It's not easy.

But you know what else it's not??

Healthy.

And you know what that message is not??

Helpful.

In fact, I'd say it probably hurts more people than helps.

Reason being.. sustainable behavior change is hard enough.

Living a healthy lifestyle takes time and patience.

It does NOT take perfection.

It also does NOT include being absolutely shredded.

It also sets unrealistic expectations to the consumer.

You mean.. if I'm simply committed then I can be 5% body fat?!

I mean, technically, you could... but do you actually want that?

It depends on what you're committed to.

Are you committed to stepping on stage and competing in a physique show?

If so, then sure.. go for it.

But can we also talk about the sacrifices?

Like.. having to strictly diet. Being hungry all the time. Having no energy. Having no social life. And having everything revolve around food and exercise.

Sounds like a hoot.

What if you're dedicated and committed to family dinners?

What if you're dedicated and committed to improving your relationship with food.

What if you're dedicated and committed to having balance in your life?

What if you're dedicated and committed to stop the obsession and stress around food?

What if you're dedicated and committed to health and longevity?

Why are we associating dedication and commitment to the leanest version of yourself?

I don't get it.

It's easy to scroll social media and feel bad about yourself.

Trust me when I say that the people who are posting shots of themselves looking absolutely shredded and telling you that all you need to do is want it badly enough are not telling you the full story.

Yes, you can accomplish anything you desire.

But it's important to know the trade-offs and sacrifices.

In all likelihood, it's not worth it.

Don't lose sight of what matters. Of what's truly important to you.

Being "fit" isn't having a 6-pack. For some, it's something like this (just got this last week from a coaching client:

Consider.. is this moving me closer to what I actually want or further away?

If it's not moving you closer, it's not worth doing.

Something to think about,
Mikey