THIS is the BEST advice I could give anyone trying to live a healthy life and stay fit FOREVER?
Focus on the bigger picture and stop getting lost in the details.
We see people make this mistake all the time. I’ve been a personal trainer for 8 years. I get asked questions like this on a regular basis:
- Is plant protein better than meat protein?
- Shouldn’t I be doing 15 reps instead of 6 for long and lean muscles?
- Don’t we need to do HIIT to burn fat and calories all day?
Without addressing the basics of their health first:
- They eat nowhere near enough protein a day, fitness gains aside.
- They’ve not exercised on a consistent basis in years.
- They haven’t slept more than 6 hours a night since they had kids!
And to these people I’d recommend they consider all of these foundational steps before getting lost in the details:
- Eat adequate calories by prioritizing protein and fiber and keep adding color to your plate before you worry about exact protein sources.
- If your job keeps you off your feet all day, it’s important to be getting extra movement in. Aim for more than 5,000 steps per day.
- Strength train at least twice per week!
- Sleep 7 hours a night, more if needed. Try this quiz to see how quality your sleep is.
- Drink more water, and less alcohol. Remember…moderation!
Once you consistently hit these basics, then we can talk about the details.
