I have great news! There Is a way for Everyone to get in the best shape of their life.
It is not a particular diet or workout program, and no, it is not a magic pill. What works for one person, will not necessarily work for another. We are all different (thank goodness!), but there is One thing that works for everyone. Consistency!
Consistent eating habits, consistent workouts, consistent water consumption, even consistent sleep all lend themselves to being in the best shape of your life.
When we skip workouts it becomes to easy to fall out of the habit. Not properly hydrating robs us of the energy we need to power through tough workouts. Not getting enough sleep increases cortisol production in our bodies and will derail all good intentions we may have of leading a healthy lifestyle. Skipping meals, having a cheat day or days, and switching from diet to diet is not the answer.
I know I may catch a lot of flack for this statement, but here goes….I am not a fan of "cheat days".
Our bodies are always working to maintain homeostasis which is metabolic equilibrium. When we obtain homeostasis our bodies are able to work efficiently and perform properly. When you eat good all week, then pig out over the weekend, it takes time for our system to adjust. This is time that you could be running like a well oiled machine instead of trying to "catch up".
Now let me just say that I love food. I mean Really love food. Over time i have learned to stay away from the foods that don't love me back and to find healthier ways to prepare the foods that i don't want to give up entirely. It has not been easy, and I still struggle with making the right choice from time to time. But when I'm asked how I stay young, or how I workout so hard, or how I stay in good shape, I can honestly say that "Consistency Is The Key".
So get consistent, and Get Hot!