Tuesday 12 May 2015

Success Leaves Clues: Part 1



Some people just seem to have it. The body, the conditioning, the discipline and even the evil smile to go with the year round beach body. 

How have they done it? 
How do they actually keep doing it no matter what season it is, what situation they find themselves in or even how ridiculously often Ben&Jerrys is half price in Tescos (sure you are only making money really).

Well having being on both sides over the years myself and trained countless athletes, weekend warrior and fitness enthusiasts I can genuinely say success leaves clues.

Lean people are in the habit of been lean. 

We are all aware of the many fitness models and #instafit crew that clog up our new feeds on a daily bases showing us how clean their food is and wonderfully easy it is to get the exact same results as they have. All we need to do is get off our rump, say our prayers, take our supplements and hay presto we a member of the crew. 

A couple of problems here to begin with as the pictures and videos we see are just snap shots of their lives. They could really be utterly contrived and set up. 
When we actually think about it we know nothing about these people and how fake they could potentially be. Now if you just like looking at hot bods, well then that’s just fine and I shall happily join you in the gawk squad. 
However if you are looking for real meat and potatoes info (whoa is that paleo bro) and tips these people generally have sweet f all.

I will simply refer back to the original statement, lean people are in the habit of being lean. This minority of people harness and utilise on a daily based unconscious competence. 
How have we being able to brush our teeth 2 times a day for decades. If we were firmly committed to the health and hygiene of our teeth we would avoid simple sugars, floss daily and visit our dentist regular. I have never in my life met someone who does those 3 things yet I have never in my life met someone who doesn't brush their teeth at least every few days. 
The main reason we brush is because it has become an automatic habit we have practised every day for the majority of our life. There was no skill involved, no intricate program of one day on one day off, heavy brushing for 3 days and then brushing for 1 day followed by a rest day and then repeat. 
We do it because our brain tells us to do it without us having to play an active role in the decision process. Can we apply this to weight-loss, fitness and muscle gain? You bet your hungover grease day we can.

Stay tuned for part 2 on success leaves clues where I will simply explain how to make fitness as easy as scrubbing those knashers.


#EoinMurphyFitness #fitnessmadeeasy #allaboardthegaintrain #realworldresults

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