You’re going to read a lot about health over the next few weeks, but here’s something you won’t see almost anywhere: All the fitness and diet tips are a facade. They are the fuel to living a better life, but they are not the engine. In other words, they help and are NECESSARY, but ultimately are an incomplete piece of the puzzle and why so many people struggle even with the best guidance. In a world of click-bait articles, 5 steps to abs, and super food diets, the missing piece really is what’s in your head and in your heart. This isn’t a sentiment designed to make you go “Aww” It’s a reality we all need to take time to digest and accept if we truly want to maximize our potential. I’ve gone from battling an overweight childhood to trying to deadlift 500+ pounds. I’ve worked with cancer survivors, people trying to lose hundreds of pounds, and professional athletes and bodybuilders. And Ive received thousands of emails from people around the world documenting their struggle. The battle for them all, myself included: finding peace of mind in our hearts and heads about who we are, who we want to be, and what will make us happy. This is the real health battle. Many of us carry scars from the past: whether it’s relationships, internal struggles, or lack of control over situations that play a big role in our lives, both directly and indirectly related to our mind and body. All of this uncertainty and instability impacts our ability to be healthy. I can trace every long term “success” story not to perfection, but rather internal happiness that allows for focus and tenacity, and removes the many of the restrictions that lead to stress, disordered eating, and misguided approaches to health and fitness. I am not a doctor or a psychologist. But I am a person who understands that resolving our internal conflicts is the best way to take on life with a relentless passion that can make you feel unstoppable. You want better health? Identify your insecurities, unresolved conflicts, or roadblocks that seem immovable. Don’t fear weakness. Instead, embrace it, own it, and conquer it. A clear mind and a strong heart will do much more for your health and life than any perfect diet or workout.
Posted on: Sat, 03 Jan 2015 14:11:12 +0000
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