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Losing weight is cool. Losing weight while improving blood work & health markers across the board is the REAL goal.
So many people lose weight & end less metabolically healthy, and nutritionally deficient.
Not the way to go.
Focus on your performance, fueling yourself & not starving yourself, and take rest serious.
Youâll come out great on the other side of it.
(Oh & Kevin dropped 28lbs of body fat between 6 month appointments too đ)
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âI donât know why I feel like crapâ
⏠Starts the day with a sugary junk breakfast
⏠Drinks some water once every other week
⏠Argues w/ people on social media
⏠Sleeps about 4hrs-5hrs a night
⏠Does some pushups 2x a week
⏠Eats takeout 3x a day
The habits make the man.
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The simpler your fat loss strategy, the easier it is.
I used to believe in complex systems as well. I thought itâs how I proved my worth to clients I worked with.
Throw all these strict rules out there & make them feel like theyâre spinning plates. Thatâll keep emâ so occupied they wonât have time to mess up.
But the exact opposite happenedâŚ
The more I threw at a client, the more they backed away & checked out.
This is because you cannot build complex systems if you have no foundation.
If youâre still pulling through drive throughs 4x a week, why are you buying supplements ?
If youâre still hitting snooze on your alarm & missing half your workouts, why did you just spend $700 on that new piece of equipment?
Iâm all for deep diving into your health. But not when the basics arenât even covered.
Consistently eat real food. Consistently show up to a workout. Journal your meals for a few weeks.
Get the fundamentals down, then add the extras.
We have our clients focus on improving literally one meal at a time.
Focusing on one muscle group a month.
Prioritizing one new goal a quarter.
And itâs led to consistency, compliance & results that far exceed others in the industry.
Master simple, THEN expand .
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âBig Snackâ has a stranglehold on kids AND parents.
You tell someone you donât let your kid snack, and they look at you like youâre starving them.
Weâve experimented with this with our 2yr old. On days she has the Go-Go Squeezes & graham crackers (pretty much the only snacks sheâs given) sheâs much more likely to push her lunch / dinner plate away & not eat food of real substance.
On days she doesnât have the snacks (starting with a breakfast of something like eggs, Greek yogurt & berries) she eats all of her balanced , whole food based lunch & dinner.
The ultra processed snack foods are a big reason for the increase in behavioral issues & food intolerances kids continue to deal with today.
Just like we should prioritize real food & minimize junk snacking, so should our kids.
â Every week, I send strategies & insights to help you drop body fat, build lean muscle & get healthier than ever; no matter how crazy your schedule.
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It may sound clichĂŠ, but you can transform your body, mind & life in 6 months time.
My own personal transformation started with a completely locked in 6 months.
6 months where I stopped playing around. Stopped procrastinating. Stopped making excuses. Stopped playing small.
And that 6 months undoubtedly changed my life.
Weâve had clients drop every medication they were on in 6 months.
Lose 50lbs of body fat & feel like they were living in a different body.
Go from hiding in the family Christmas photos, to shirtless at the beach on the family vacation.
Give yourself 6 months. Youâll be pleasantly surprised how much positive change you can make.
â ready to get in the best shape of your life over the next 6 months? Take our Transformation Quiz & weâll help you get it done: app.youform.com/forms/ouvnomyu
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The hardest part of getting the stubborn fat off & getting healthier is being an outlier.
You may be the only one you know waking up for a 5AM workout.
You may be the only one you know eating a protein, carb & vegetable on a plate without any heavy oils, creams or sauces.
And youâll most definitely be the only one taking a walk on your lunch break, or walking the stairs midday for extra steps.
85% of us are metabolically unhealthy, which means the habits that cause that have become the norm.
If you want different results than the norm, you have to behave in different ways.
The list below will go a long way toward setting you apart.
â Every week, I send strategies & insights to help you drop body fat, build lean muscle & get healthier than ever; no matter how crazy your schedule.
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Merry Christmas from the Hardins! Grateful for my connection with everyone here & I hope youâve had / are having a great Christmas Day đđž
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Good luck dropping body fat with poor gut health.
That might sound harsh, but itâs true. Your gut is the command center for your entire body. When itâs out of balance, fat loss becomes an afterthought.
Iâve seen this firsthand with countless clients. They hit a plateau despite eating less and working out more. And after some probing, their gut is in disarray.
Letâs break it down:
When your gut microbiome is off, it can:
- Inflame your system: Chronic inflammation messes with your metabolism and hormone balance.
- Impact nutrient absorption: If your gut isnât absorbing nutrients properly, your body lacks the fuel it needs to burn fat efficiently.
- Spike cravings: An unhealthy gut can increase cravings for processed, sugary foods, making it harder to stay on track.
3 of these easiest ways Iâve found to improve digestive health FAST, are:
1. Increase fiber intake â more veggies, fruits, and whole grains to feed beneficial gut bacteria and keep digestion smooth. (15-25g of fiber / day is ideal)
2, Stay hydrated â Water aids digestion and keeps things moving, preventing slow down in the system.
3. Add fermented foods â things like yogurt, sauerkraut, or kefir. They introduce good bacteria into your system, fighting off the âbadâ.
Trust me, itâs not just about what you eat, but how your body processes it. Take care of your gut, and fat loss becomes easy.
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I spoke with a prospective client about a month ago that desperately wanted to improve her health & get in better shape, but was afraid that it would take away from her relationship w/ her husband & her friends.
She told me that all of the ways she bonds & relaxes with those closest to her involve food, drinks & lounging.
Essentially the opposite of how I'd need her to spend her time lol. And of course, I'm not advocating for you to cut off the people closest in your life just because they're not on the same journey as you.
BUT, you may have to be the weird one in the group for awhile. Field questions about why you got the non alcoholic bev. Get the jokes when you order the grilled chicken breast instead of the loaded pasta. Or maybe even the judgment when you're doing things they're not motivated enough to do.
But you know what else you'll get?
- the ability to motivate & inspire those around you
- compliments as you start to change for the better
- respect for sticking with something the majority of the country can't do
You may have to be the sore thumb in the beginning, but I promise you, good health is contagious & others will slowly follow your lead.
Just stay the course.
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The more small skills you can develop in your eating habits, the easier itâll be to drop stubborn fat & improve your health.
I donât tell clients what they canât eat. We talk more about what we SHOULD be having & how we SHOULD be approaching food.
That changes the relationship w/ food from:
- I can only eat xyz if I want to get in shape
To:
- If I do more of this, or eat more of that, Iâll hit my goals
One is rooted in restriction, lack & focus on impulse.
The other is rooted in abundance, skill development & creativity.
Get good at enough small rules like this, and youâll look up & realize youâre down 40lbs without ever actually FEELING like you were dieting.
And thatâs the secret sauce to make it a lifestyle.
â Every week, I send strategies & insights to help you drop body fat, build lean muscle & get healthier than ever; no matter how crazy your schedule.
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