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James Newman · 04-29-2007, 12:47 PM

Over the past couple of years, many people have asked me "what's the perfect diet for me?" This is usually followed by, "what is the perfect workout?" The truth is, while most of the time there are better food choices to be made, better exercise pairings, etc - before you get ahead of yourself, CONSISTENCY IS KEY.

Yes, that is right the key that unlocks the door to your health and fitness goals is opened by the practice of consistency. Some will call it dedication. But as you'll see, dedication isn't necessarily enough.

A popular dictionary defines dedication as a form of "devotion, a commitment: the act of binding yourself (intellectually or emotionally) to a course of action. Consistency on the other hand is "a harmonious uniformity or agreement among things or parts."

Many people when they decide to change their habits, their lives, anything for that matter often experience a healthy degree of conflict within. This conflict is often seen as a driving force behind their process of change.

So, you have decided to change. You have the fuel. Now, what are you going to do. Dedication isn't enough because if simply wanting to reach your goals would get you there; you'd already be there, right? Align yourself with the ideas of Dedication and Constistency. Bind (yes, its a strong word for a reason - it's why I like it) yourself to a plan and then stick to it. Seek harmony at this point. No more of that inner turmoil stuff.

People every day, (I too have been guilty) often don't realize they already have "the perfect plan" for health, well-being, and the physique they've always wanted available to them. We always need something more, we need the magic pill, the super supplement (X or Y, X+Y, or heaven help us A thru Z + nausea). Success in the arena of personal health, wellness, and the body you've always wanted will not hinge on any of these things.

The many Oustanding Coaches and Nutritionists you have available here and elsewhere can help you design your plan. We're happy to. Its what we enjoy. But, the bottom line to your success will always be....

Dedication and Consistency.

Newman

04-29-2007, 12:47 PM	#1 (permalink)
James Newman Sunny with a high of 75 Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: OK Posts: 1,007	Dedicated and Consistent... Over the past couple of years, many people have asked me "what's the perfect diet for me?" This is usually followed by, "what is the perfect workout?" The truth is, while most of the time there are better food choices to be made, better exercise pairings, etc - before you get ahead of yourself, CONSISTENCY IS KEY. Yes, that is right the key that unlocks the door to your health and fitness goals is opened by the practice of consistency. Some will call it dedication. But as you'll see, dedication isn't necessarily enough. A popular dictionary defines dedication as a form of "devotion, a commitment: the act of binding yourself (intellectually or emotionally) to a course of action. Consistency on the other hand is "a harmonious uniformity or agreement among things or parts." Many people when they decide to change their habits, their lives, anything for that matter often experience a healthy degree of conflict within. This conflict is often seen as a driving force behind their process of change. So, you have decided to change. You have the fuel. Now, what are you going to do. Dedication isn't enough because if simply wanting to reach your goals would get you there; you'd already be there, right? Align yourself with the ideas of Dedication and Constistency. Bind (yes, its a strong word for a reason - it's why I like it) yourself to a plan and then stick to it. Seek harmony at this point. No more of that inner turmoil stuff. People every day, (I too have been guilty) often don't realize they already have "the perfect plan" for health, well-being, and the physique they've always wanted available to them. We always need something more, we need the magic pill, the super supplement (X or Y, X+Y, or heaven help us A thru Z + nausea). Success in the arena of personal health, wellness, and the body you've always wanted will not hinge on any of these things. The many Oustanding Coaches and Nutritionists you have available here and elsewhere can help you design your plan. We're happy to. Its what we enjoy. But, the bottom line to your success will always be.... Dedication and Consistency. Newman __________________ "Branch chainz, bro. Leucine in the sky with diamonds." - Alan Aragon My training log - The Weight is OVER... My MS Bike Tour 150 donation page. Last edited by James Newman : 04-29-2007 at 01:50 PM.