WHY EATING CLEAN AND BEING LEAN DOES NOT HAVE TO BE PAINFUL

5 Tips For Being Healthier, Happier and Leaner.

Does the idea of improving your health or losing weight fill you with dread and induce tearful goodbyes as you think about all the foods you may need to give up?

Well it shouldn't. And heres why....

Most people are under the impression that to be lean and healthy one must slave away for hours in the gym, monotonously count calories and engage in restrictive diets whilst remaining in a constant state of soreness, unhappiness and stress.

I can happily say I have never done any of these things and remain in pretty decent shape, health and happiness.

With the bombardment of hard ass quotes and viral exercise clips courtesy of Facebook and Instagram posts professing the need for ‘Intensity, pain to gain’ it’s no wonder some feel like their potential to be healthy is way out of their reach and the prospect seems daunting, scary and downright unpleasant.

Living a healthier lifestyle can in fact be very simple and dare I say enjoyable once you set the foundations for change and certainly within the capacity of the vast majority of people.

Despite ‘Always being this way’ or ‘Unable to shake of the love handles’ there are simple (not easy) steps you can take that will lead you to facilitating your potential. Here are my top five tips for becoming healthier without the need to destroy yourself.

Eat a balanced diet The simplest way of explaining this is in the words of Dan John ‘Don’t eat like a child’. If cereal, soda and microwave meals form the basis of your diet then that’s hardly eating like a grown up. Ensure you have protein and vegetables in every meal and understand what your body needs and couple that with what you want.
Get those ZZZ’s. 50-70 million US adults have sleep or wakefulness disorder with the vast majority of the population not getting the recommended 7-8 hours of sleep per night. This lack of shut eye is linked to a number of diseases including but not limited to obesity. With our circadian rhythm playing a key role in our health it is vital that we prioritise sleep. Turn of all electrics at least an hour before bed and establish a routine that prepares the body for shutdown and recovery.
Exercise yes, but Workout Sensibly. Workouts do not need to be ass kicking, sweat dripping, medieval battles. There just needs to be an adequate stress appropriate for your training level. There is no miracle workout and the majority of workouts out there despite variety will generally create a positive response if done correctly. A workout as simple as body weight push ups, squats, lunges and planks can be a sufficient way of getting a great work out in very little time. Even a walk outside is great for your health. Just make sure what you do matches your goals and your level and ……
Be patient, be consistent. Do not expect 5,10 or 15 years of being immobile and sedentary to be reversed in six weeks and a six pack to magically appear. This quick fix and drive thru ideology is not only damaging to the health of those engaged but also to the public’s perception of long term sustainable health. Take baby steps, learn to sit, then crawl, then walk then run. It won’t happen overnight, but with consistency and hard work it will certainly happen. Dropping 1% body fat a month may not seem like much, but over 12 months, that 12% can take you from obese to athletic. In addition to this the psychological, physiological and spiritual benefits associated with weight loss are outstanding.
Love yourself, Stay Positive. This may indeed be the most difficult one for alot of us. But be your biggest fan, not your worst enemy. What we tell ourselves has the power to manifest into our reality. ‘I am fat useless and ugly’ is not exactly motivating or inspiring. Be conscious of what you are telling yourself and approach each day with love and positivity and your health and overall life will undoubtedly improve.

I hope you weren’t expecting a magic recipe into how to quick fix your health problems. Despite the ever present viral claims, I have yet to discover one that exists. The 5 steps I have cited are indeed very simple and somewhat open ended but I hope the information is insightful and can help you in some way. If you still feel confused then don’t be afraid to seek out help in order to understand and implement this advice better. I am happy to point you in the right direction or if I can, personally help you with your health goals.

We are in this business to help, so please dont hesitate to reach out if you think that we may the ones to guide you in the right direction!

Much Love

Patrick

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