Don't Mistake A Workout For Progress

Don't mistake workouts for progress. There are 168 hours in a week. You are lucky if you spend 5 of them exercising. Exercise breaks down tissue... it's what happens during the other 163 hours that you achieve results.

Too often is exercise alone relied upon to achieve exceptional fitness results.

Be aware when you hear yourself say things like "I'm working so hard in training so...

... I can get away with this appetizer."
... I do not need to do my full 3 hours of cardio per week."
... This extra cake won't hurt."
... I deserve this wine/cocktail/beer."

... Why am I not getting results?"

Keep in mind that training breaks down muscle tissue, augments fibers, wears your body. Your job is to do everything you can while you are "resting" to repair your body.

Progress means repairing your body through...

...eating low on the glycemic index.
...eating 5-6 meals per day.
...eating a vegetable, dense carbohydrate, and lean protein with each meal.
...viewing food as fuel.
...never going more than 2 days without a workout (keep your body guessing).
...sleeping 7 hours per night, minimum.

Break down with exercise, but come back stronger through healthy habits.