What I Believe:

my philosophical approach to health and fitness

I believe that fitness fosters a connection with your body, mind, and spirit. If you feel connected to your body, you start to honor it more. When you feel great, your body functions more efficiently and you think more clearly. Like I often say, nothing looks as good as healthy FEELS.

I believe that fitness is essential for both emotional and physical stamina, and for overall health and wellbeing. It is about feeling great on the inside as much as the outside, if not more. 

The links between an active life, as it relates to cognitive function, sleep quality and lower risks of mental illness, are scientifically proven. I believe in the science.

I believe that integrating fitness into your life is the only major way you can slow most of the negative effects of the human body’s aging process, including the slowing of metabolism, weakening of bones, memory and problem-solving ability, and hormonal changes. 

I also believe that fitness should be fun. Passion and dedication are required to stick to any fitness regimen in order to see results. There won’t be any long-term dedication to anything you don’t enjoy. I believe in balance and consistency. I believe that you won’t always be motivated, and that’s when discipline and dedication take action.

I don’t believe in fad diets, quick-fixes, detox teas, waist trainers, etc. There is no EASY way. I believe it’s a lifestyle approach and something you should be able to do every day for the rest of your life. It’s called sustainability. 

If the approach is unsustainable, so are the results. If your diet requires you to never eat any of your favorite foods ever again, it’s unsustainable. And SO NOT fun.

If it is asking you to cut out an entire food group (without any medical reason – like allergies), it’s unsustainable. Also, restricting, which is also not fun.

If it costs you enjoying family events or going out to any social (distant) gatherings, it’s unsustainable.

If your training program is asking you to train heavy 7 days a week without any recovery work or rest days. It’s unsustainable.

I believe it can become pretty simple, so don’t make it hard. It might seem like it worked for a day, a week, a month, or even a year but if it costs too much, it can’t/won’t last.

I believe the goal should be to find the right method that works for you LONG TERM.

I believe as you grow and progress, the details of your approach should evolve and progress with you but the overall routine won’t. 

I believe having a routine will provide you the structure to fall back on when things get stressful and or hectic.

Of course, any fat loss journey, muscle building program and/or learning a new skill all takes some sacrifice and commitment, but there is such a thing as giving up too much.

I believe that if you literally have to kill yourself during the process you might want to find another way to get there, or maybe even rethink the goal entirely. If you keep losing and gaining the same 10+ pounds over and over again, you need to find another way to get there.

I believe you should find a coach/program that embodies the same philosophy as you and helps you maintain stable levels of sanity and drive toward your goals. Otherwise, you’ll keep repeating that frustrating cycle.

My wish for you, as we head into the new year, is that you’ll find a program that works best for YOU. I wish you a renewed sense of clarity, commitment, and a sustainable approach to your health and fitness. And as always, if you need any guidance, I am only a click away.

And most importantly, I BELIEVE in YOU!

p.s. I also believe 2021 is going to be a really great year!