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5 Strategies To Build Unbreakable Consistency

November 5, 2024
Written by Cody McBroom

4.5 Min Read

Key takeaways

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In the pursuit of any meaningful goal, but especially with fat loss, consistency often emerges as the deciding factor between fleeting success and lasting transformation.

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You'll need to establish purpose, build self control, create urgency for your goal, track metrics and habits, and last but not least, review and reflect throughout your journey.

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By integrating these five strategies into your life, you can build unshakeable consistency and achieve long-term success in any pursuit.

The Art of Developing Consistency:

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Patience is a key principle of developing consistency!

5 Strategies To Build Unbreakable Consistency

In the pursuit of any meaningful goal, but especially with fat loss, consistency often emerges as the deciding factor between fleeting success and lasting transformation. While most understand the value of consistency, mastering it requires more than sheer willpower—it demands a strategic approach that aligns with one’s deeper purpose and builds sustainable habits. Here, we explore five critical strategies to develop and maintain consistency in all areas of life, from health and fitness to career and relationships.

1. Establishing Purpose as Your Guiding Light

Purpose is more than just having a goal; it is the profound reason behind why you pursue that goal. It serves as your North Star, guiding your actions and providing the motivation to persist when challenges arise. Without a clear purpose, even the most ambitious objectives can lose their allure, making consistency difficult to maintain.

Why Purpose Matters:

Achieving consistency is impossible without understanding why you’re working toward something. For example, if your aim is weight loss, the purpose should extend beyond reaching a certain number on the scale. It might be to improve your health so you can engage more actively with your children or to build confidence that translates into your professional life. When purpose is deeply rooted, it transforms routine actions into meaningful endeavors, fostering the resilience needed for consistent effort.

Actionable Step:

Take time to reflect on your ultimate “why” by journaling your motivations. Continually revisit and refine this purpose to ensure it resonates with you as your goals evolve.

2. Cultivating Self-Control to Stay on Course

Self-control is the backbone of consistency. It is your ability to remain disciplined even in the face of temptation or difficulty. While motivation can come and go, self-control ensures you continue to make choices aligned with your goals, regardless of how you feel on any given day.

The Challenge of Self-Control:

The path to consistency is riddled with moments where the easier option tempts you—skipping a workout, eating out of boredom, or letting procrastination take hold. Building self-control involves practicing discipline in these small, everyday moments.

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self-con·trol – “the ability to control oneself, in particular one’s emotions and desires or the expression of them in one’s behavior, especially in difficult situations.”

Developing Self-Control:

  • Challenge Yourself Regularly: Incorporate activities that push you out of your comfort zone, helping to strengthen your resolve over time.
  • Avoid Complacency: Embrace an awareness mindset rather than an acceptance mindset. Awareness involves acknowledging where you are while taking steps to improve, whereas acceptance without action can breed stagnation.

3. Creating Urgency to Drive Action

Urgency imbues your goals with the pressure needed to spur consistent action. It defines not only the timeline within which you wish to achieve your objectives but also the pace at which you need to move. Without urgency, it’s easy to fall into the trap of thinking, “I’ll start tomorrow,” which often leads to procrastination and inconsistency.

Building Urgency:

  • Set Deadlines: Establish specific milestones that push you to maintain momentum. For instance, if your goal is to run a marathon, set intermediate goals like a 10K race to ensure you stay on track.
  • Recognize the Consequences of Delay: Consider what failing to meet your goals might mean. Would it prolong your discomfort or dissatisfaction? Would it affect your self-esteem or professional credibility? Understanding the cost of inaction creates a sense of urgency that fuels consistency.

4. Developing Trackable Habits and Actions

Consistency requires having specific, repeatable actions that can be measured over time. Tracking your habits provides clarity on what you’re doing well and where you need improvement. It also offers a tangible sense of progress, which reinforces positive behavior through the release of dopamine.

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Habit tracking provides visual proof of your hard work—a subtle reminder of how far you’ve come, which can motivate you to keep going because you don’t want break your streak.

Why Tracking Works:

By logging your activities—whether it’s your workout sessions, nutrition intake (i.e. calories and macros), or hours spent on a skill—you create a visual representation of your consistency. This not only helps you stay accountable but also provides a clear roadmap of what adjustments may be necessary.

How to Implement Tracking:

  • Use habit-tracking apps or a simple journal to mark each day you complete your chosen activities.
  • Set clear targets, such as the number of workouts per week or daily water intake, and aim to meet or exceed these benchmarks consistently.

5. Regularly Reviewing and Reflecting

Reflection is the final piece of the consistency puzzle. It allows you to learn from your experiences, identify obstacles, and adjust your approach as needed. Without regular review, it’s difficult to know what’s working and what needs to change, making it easy to repeat mistakes and lose sight of your progress. It’s what makes our Tailored Daily Journals such a staple for so many of our clients’ morning routines!

The Power of Reflection:

  • Weekly Check-Ins: Dedicate time at the end of each week to assess your performance. What did you achieve? What challenges did you face? This practice helps you stay aware of patterns that either support or hinder your progress.
  • Adaptability: Use your reflections to adapt your plan. If a specific habit is not yielding results or becomes too difficult to sustain, refine your approach to maintain forward momentum without sacrificing consistency.

Conclusion:

Consistency is the product of deliberate practice, guided by purpose, reinforced by self-control, energized by urgency, supported by trackable habits, and refined through reflection. By integrating these five strategies into your life, you can build unshakeable consistency and achieve long-term success in any pursuit.

 

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Nutrition
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Coaching
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Daily Dose
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Lifestyle
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Micronutrient Index
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Coaching
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Nutrition
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Lifestyle
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Training
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Nutrition
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Nutrition
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Lifestyle
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Micronutrient Index
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Nutrition
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Daily Dose
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Daily Dose
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Coaching
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Coaching
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Nutrition
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guides
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Nutrition
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guides
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guides
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Daily Dose
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Daily Dose
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guides
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Nutrition
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Nutrition
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guides
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guides
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Coaching
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Coaching
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guides
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guides
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Lifestyle
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Almost 20% of people in Europe and the US work in scheduled shifts (shift work).1…

Lifestyle
The 5 Most Common Things Keeping You Fat
Nutrition
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Stop constantly doing these things and your body will drastically change for the better. The…

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guides
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Depending on what studies you read, you might find that, technically, building muscle while burning…

guides
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Lifestyle
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Nutrition
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Coaching
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Coaching
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Daily Dose
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Daily Dose
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Nutrition
7 Healthy Christmas Recipes – To Keep You On Track This Holiday!

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Daily Dose
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Nutrition
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Training
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Training
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Daily Dose
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Your efforts need to match your goals. I attended a webinar recently and the speaker…

Daily Dose
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Training
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Nutrition
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Your “Part by Part” Guide To More Muscle, Less Fat.
Training
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7 Not-So-Obvious Ways To Break Plateaus
Nutrition
7 Not-So-Obvious Ways To Break Plateaus

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The 10 Diet Commandments
Nutrition
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10 Things Most Coaches Won’t Tell You (The Reality Of Fat Loss)
Nutrition
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[Daily Dose] Cultivate Your Power Tribe.
Daily Dose
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Daily Dose
The Ultimate Guide To Cardio For Fat Loss
Fat Loss
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Fat Loss
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Lifestyle
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If you’re a business owner, entrepreneur of any kind, intrepreneur on a serious grind for…

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Everything You Need To Know About Carb-Cycling
guides
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Nutrition
A Simple Guide To Women’s Health (FAQ)

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guides
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5 Things I Wish I Knew When Starting My Weightloss Journey
Lifestyle
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[Daily Dose] Be A Leader, Not A Follower.
Daily Dose
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Daily Dose
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Training
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Daily Dose
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Stop living with “what if’s…. If you ask any person who is over the age…

Daily Dose
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Lifestyle
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Lifestyle
[Daily Dose] If people hate, it means you’re winning.
Daily Dose
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If people hate, it means you’re winning. When I say hate, I don’t just mean…

Daily Dose
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Nutrition
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Daily Dose
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Nutrition
Periodizing Your Nutrition (The Key To Results That Last)

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Nutrition
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Training
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I’ve witnessed hip mobility literally save some of my client’s abilities to lift, play sports,…

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15 Challenging Workout Finishers You Need To Try
Training
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Nutrition
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Is It Healthy To Be A Vegetarian? (Putting Ethics Aside)
Lifestyle
Is It Healthy To Be A Vegetarian? (Putting Ethics Aside)

What is the healthiest way to eat? What is the best way to eat to…

Lifestyle
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Lifestyle
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This isn’t your typical “Thanksgiving Survival Guide” nutrition blog that’s going to save you from…

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The Ultimate Fat Loss Plan (The Final 5%)
Nutrition
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I received a question on instagram the other day that said, “What would be your…

Nutrition
[Daily Dose] 90% of your results boil down to this.
Daily Dose
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90% of your results boil down to this. I posted on instagram that 90% of…

Daily Dose
Heat/Cold Therapy To Reduce DOMS and Improve Recovery + Health Benefits Of Fasting – March Research Review
Nutrition
Heat/Cold Therapy To Reduce DOMS and Improve Recovery + Health Benefits Of Fasting – March Research Review

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Science
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Nutrition
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Nutrition
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Nutrition
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Nutrition
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Nutrition
What Happens If You Eat Too Much Protein? (More Protein = More Fat Loss…)

What is Protein Overfeeding? Protein overfeeding, commonly known as over-eating protein to the everyday individual,…

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11 Reasons You Need Fish Oil
Nutrition
11 Reasons You Need Fish Oil

Inflammation is the leading cause of chronic disease in today’s society. Thankfully, there are various…

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Does Caffeine HELP or STOP Fat Loss?
Nutrition
Does Caffeine HELP or STOP Fat Loss?

Caffeine can help you burn fat… But wait it can mess with your adrenal glands……

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[Daily Dose] Gratitude Is MOTIVATION.
Daily Dose
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Gratitude Is MOTIVATION. People are constantly seeking things to motivate them more… You probably do…

Daily Dose
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Nutrition
Superfoods (Fact or Fiction?)

Kale, chia seeds, berries… Most of us have heard these and other foods called “Superfoods,”…

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Training
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Many guys (and even gals) who are into strength training switch off when they hear…

Training
3 Reasons You NEED Mobility To Lose More Fat
Training
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What is Mobility?   If your goal is fat loss, you NEED to incorporate mobility…

Training
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Nutrition
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Training
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You’re reading this because you feel skinny, unathletic, weaker than you should be, or as…

Training
Intuitive Eating Sounds Great, But What If I Still Want To Lose Weight?
Coaching
Intuitive Eating Sounds Great, But What If I Still Want To Lose Weight?

“Can’t I just eat ‘intuitively’ and lose weight?” I have been asked this too many…

Coaching
[Daily Dose] What is Body Positivity, Really…?
Daily Dose
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Daily Dose
[Daily Dose] How To Turn A Bad Day Around
Daily Dose
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How To Turn A Bad Day Around I had a pretty shitty day today. Yesterday,…

Daily Dose
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Training
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Cardio is something that most of us avoid, some of us hate, and very few…

Training
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Nutrition
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Quit Chasing The Shiny Red Ball Do you bounce from diet to diet? Or try…

Nutrition
Make Life Awesome
Lifestyle
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Are you doing everything in your power to be the best you possibly can be?…

Lifestyle
How Much Protein Can You Absorb In One Meal?
Nutrition
How Much Protein Can You Absorb In One Meal?

What Does “Protein Absorption” Mean…? From a nutritional view, absorption describes the passage of nutrients…

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Training
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A lot of people get confused about or over think their cardio/conditioning. This could be…

Training
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Nutrition
Is Your Metabolism Damaged?

Metabolic Damage [Refeeds, Cheat Meals, Reverse Dieting & How To Utilize Them For Results] So…

Nutrition
Contagious Inspiration
Coaching
Contagious Inspiration

Have you ever been inspired by someone? I mean like, truly moved and motivated to…

Coaching
Lower Body Training Session Vlog (Working Around Low-Back Issues)
Training
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  Today I’ll be doing something a bit different than usual, going to do a…

Training
How To Create The Most Effective Full Body Training Program
guides
How To Create The Most Effective Full Body Training Program

Full Body vs. Split Training…? Which is better? This question has been answered by 1,000,000…

guides
The Mind Muscle Connection: The Key To Better Awareness, Injury Prevention, and Progress
Training
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When it comes to increasing muscle mass and getting stronger, there are a number of…

Training
[Daily Dose] 9 Habits That Increase Dietary Success
Daily Dose
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9 Habits That Increase Dietary Success When it comes to ACTUALLY seeing success from your…

Daily Dose
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Lifestyle
Boom Boom’s Fat Loss Secrets

As a fitness and health professional, it is a crucial must to know everything there…

Lifestyle
[Daily Dose] It’s Boring & Un-Sexy… But it WORKS.
Daily Dose
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It’s Boring & Un-Sexy… But it WORKS. Have you ever noticed that the strategies, methods,…

Daily Dose
The G-Flux Theory: Eat More, Move More, Burn More…?
Nutrition
The G-Flux Theory: Eat More, Move More, Burn More…?

Our bodies are remarkable at adapting to different stimuli that we can then manipulate to…

Nutrition
The Ultimate Kettlebell Workout Guide
guides
The Ultimate Kettlebell Workout Guide

Kettlebell workouts are one of the most diverse training modalities out there. Depending on the…

guides
The Ultimate Guide to Fitness and Nutrition Coaching
Coaching
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Why You Should Hire An Online Fitness and Nutrition Coach First and foremost, it should…

Coaching
Science Behind Fat Cells & Ibuprofens Effect on Hypertrophy (Research Roundup)
Nutrition
Science Behind Fat Cells & Ibuprofens Effect on Hypertrophy (Research Roundup)

Each month I will cover two research articles on nutrition, training, sleep, supplements, or anything…

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Top 3 Micronutrients You Are Missing, Yet Desperately Need
Nutrition
Top 3 Micronutrients You Are Missing, Yet Desperately Need

At some point in time, micronutrients became really uncool to consider as an important part…

Nutrition
How and Why To Use Diet Breaks [Research Review: The ICECAP Trial]
Nutrition
How and Why To Use Diet Breaks [Research Review: The ICECAP Trial]

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Nutrition
[Daily Dose] Understand Your Pain, Double Your Progress
Daily Dose
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Daily Dose
My Diet Story. The Good, The Bad, The Ugly…
Nutrition
My Diet Story. The Good, The Bad, The Ugly…

  This may be the realist shit I’ve ever written for my blog. I know…

Nutrition
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Training
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Low back pain is probably one of the most common issues of pain within the…

Training
Why YOU Should Add Super-Shakes To Your Diet [PLUS 4 Recipes!]
Nutrition
Why YOU Should Add Super-Shakes To Your Diet [PLUS 4 Recipes!]

Super-shakes are an awesome addition to almost anyone’s diet and so many people are failing…

Nutrition
"The Handful Diet" – Infographic, Meal Prep Template
Nutrition
"The Handful Diet" – Infographic, Meal Prep Template

For a printable version,that you can use at home or on the go to stay…

Nutrition
[Daily Dose] Don’t Avoid Difficulty, Accept It.
Daily Dose
[Daily Dose] Don’t Avoid Difficulty, Accept It.

Don’t avoid difficulty, accept it. I just started my diet a couple days ago, to…

Daily Dose
[Daily Dose] The 80/10/10 Rule.
Daily Dose
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The 80/10/10 Rule. This is a training principle that I teach many of my clients,…

Daily Dose
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Coaching
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When it comes to creating the lean body we all want, the ultimate goal is…

Coaching
Why You Are Fat, Lazy and Tired All The Time.
Lifestyle
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I know the title of this article is a little harsh, blunt and “in your…

Lifestyle
The Secret To Success
Coaching
The Secret To Success

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Coaching
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Coaching
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  “A Nutrition Plan For Real People”…. (Podcast Interview with Gene Fox of Hefty To…

Coaching
Harnessing the Power of Antioxidants: Your Complete Guide
Nutrition
Harnessing the Power of Antioxidants: Your Complete Guide

Welcome to our ultimate guide to antioxidants. This is your go-to resource for everything you…

Nutrition
Overtraining or Under-Recovering? (Killing Yourself in The Gym is Killing Your Progress and Hormones)
Nutrition
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Why Killing Yourself In The Gym Might Be Killing Your Progress (and Wrecking Your Hormones)…

Nutrition
Defining Your Appreciation
Lifestyle
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I recently heard a story of a young man; so young he can barely drink…

Lifestyle
[Daily Dose] Your Time is Worth More Than Money.
Daily Dose
[Daily Dose] Your Time is Worth More Than Money.

Your Time is Worth More Than Money. I’m the type of person who values his…

Daily Dose
Artificial Sweeteners: Good or Bad? Diet Help or Danger?
Nutrition
Artificial Sweeteners: Good or Bad? Diet Help or Danger?

Artificial sweeteners were created to make food taste better without adding calories. Some of the…

Nutrition
Designing The Perfect Workout Finisher
Training
Designing The Perfect Workout Finisher

Let’s talk about finishers. First – what exactly IS a finisher? You can’t beat the…

Training
Mini Cuts… Secret To Fast Tracking Your Results? Or All Hype?
Nutrition
Mini Cuts… Secret To Fast Tracking Your Results? Or All Hype?

Can you seriously lose 8-10lbs in 6-8 weeks, without destroying your hormones and binge eating…

Nutrition
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Nutrition
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What to eat, how much to eat, timing what you eat, and then actually seeing…

Nutrition
[Daily Dose] Master The Basics.
Daily Dose
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Master The Basics. One of the biggest mistakes people make in the gym is overcomplicating…

Daily Dose
Do you Eat TOO Much Protein? or Not Enough?
Nutrition
Do you Eat TOO Much Protein? or Not Enough?

Love posting a status asking what y’all want to read about and getting TONS of…

Nutrition
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Training
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After reading the title I’m sure your all a bit confused, why would you train…

Training
What SHOULD & SHOULDN’T Run Through Your Mind, On Your Death Bed
Lifestyle
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I get asked the questions, “If I could recommend one book, what would it be?”…

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Nutrition
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Each month I will cover a few of the top research articles on nutrition, training,…

Nutrition
[VIDEO BLOG] Strength Training For Fat Loss
Training
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Training
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Nutrition
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# 1 – I’m Ready To Get Fit! But Where Do I Start…? Most people…

Nutrition
6 Vitamins That Actually Get You Jacked (That You Can Find At Any Grocery Store)
Nutrition
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The reason I’m writing this is simple… I kind of hate the supplement industry, to…

Nutrition
What Becoming an IFBB Bikini Pro Taught Me
Coaching
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Dieting down to get stage lean might be one of the most strict diets on…

Coaching
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Nutrition
The Thanksgiving Blueprint: [ How To Avoid Ruining YOUR Results ]

Turkey Day is upon us and if you’re as excited as I am, then you’re…

Nutrition
Why YOU Are Not Getting Results.
Nutrition
Why YOU Are Not Getting Results.

I think everyone, at least once within his or her training history, has been stuck….

Nutrition
[Daily Dose] They’re Tools, Not Time Machines!
Daily Dose
[Daily Dose] They’re Tools, Not Time Machines!

They’re Tools, Not Time Machines! “Tools and time machines…? What the hell are you talking…

Daily Dose
[VIDEO BLOG] Training To Prevent Injuries
Training
[VIDEO BLOG] Training To Prevent Injuries

One of the biggest mistakes I see in the training world with clients… is training,…

Training
The Training Solution For Those Who "Don’t Have The Time"
Lifestyle
The Training Solution For Those Who "Don’t Have The Time"

Making enough time for fitness seems to be a pretty common roadblock amongst people. In…

Lifestyle
Rate of Perceived Exertion (RPE) vs. Percentage Based Training (PBT)
Science
Rate of Perceived Exertion (RPE) vs. Percentage Based Training (PBT)

Rate of Perceived Exertion (RPE) vs. Percentage Based Training (PBT) Training intensity is more than…

Science
[Daily Dose] SIMPLICITY > complexity.
Daily Dose
[Daily Dose] SIMPLICITY > complexity.

SIMPLICITY > complexity. Have you ever noticed that successful people are always telling you to…

Daily Dose
[Daily Dose] ACTION > motivation
Daily Dose
[Daily Dose] ACTION > motivation

ACTION > motivation Pablo Picasso has by far one of the best quotes of all…

Daily Dose
[VIDEO] Individualizing Your Calorie Intake
Nutrition
[VIDEO] Individualizing Your Calorie Intake

The key to actually seeing success from a nutrition plan or diet protocol, is individualizing…

Nutrition
The "All or Nothing" Mentality, That Kills Long-Term Progress.
Nutrition
The "All or Nothing" Mentality, That Kills Long-Term Progress.

Yes, that sounds good, I’ll take some nothing too! We’ve all been there, we’ve all…

Nutrition
What Type of Protein Powder is Most Effective?
Nutrition
What Type of Protein Powder is Most Effective?

While there aren’t many supplements we at BBP recommend to clients, protein powder is one…

Nutrition
Time to Take Action!
Lifestyle
Time to Take Action!

These past few weekends I have had the opportunity to learn and hang with some…

Lifestyle
Self-Formation: A Transformation Framework
Coaching
Self-Formation: A Transformation Framework

I developed a framework for our fitness and nutrition coaching that takes our clients through…

Coaching
"Rich is not What you have, it’s Who you have beside you."
Lifestyle
"Rich is not What you have, it’s Who you have beside you."

Sometimes horrible things, like nightmares, can be a blessing in disguise. I had a nightmare;…

Lifestyle
Boom-Boom’s Protein Balls [Recipe + Macros]
Nutrition
Boom-Boom’s Protein Balls [Recipe + Macros]

What could be a better snack then something high in protein, low in calories, easy…

Nutrition
HIIT vs. LISS: What Cardio Strategy Burns More Fat?
Fat Loss
HIIT vs. LISS: What Cardio Strategy Burns More Fat?

HIIT vs. LISS: Which Works Best and When To Use Them Introduction A common question…

Fat Loss
Boom Boom’s Excellent Adventure: Episode 1
Coaching
Boom Boom’s Excellent Adventure: Episode 1

Wow… I have a lot of respect for bodybuilders, bikini and physique competitors. Well, I…

Coaching
KAIZEN
Lifestyle
KAIZEN

“Continuous Improvement” “Embrace Change” “Change for the Better” These are all definitions of the Japanese…

Lifestyle
The Best Diet Plan… [Ketogenic? Intermittent Fasting? Carb Cycling?]
Nutrition
The Best Diet Plan… [Ketogenic? Intermittent Fasting? Carb Cycling?]

“So what is the best diet?” A question I’ve heard many times and if you…

Nutrition
The Ultimate Fat Burning Supplement Stack (Backed By Science)
Fat Loss
The Ultimate Fat Burning Supplement Stack (Backed By Science)

  Fat Burning Supplement Stack Table of Contents The Ultimate Fat Burning Supplement Stack Create…

Fat Loss
Consistency
Lifestyle
Consistency

You’ve tried everything in the book, twice, and you still haven’t reached the fitness goal…

Lifestyle
How To Naturally Boost Your Testosterone Levels
Hormones
How To Naturally Boost Your Testosterone Levels

Introduction Testosterone is a critical hormone that plays a key role in muscle growth, fat…

Hormones
Emotional Intelligence, Positivity, Being Present… Happiness.
Lifestyle
Emotional Intelligence, Positivity, Being Present… Happiness.

    I’ve had many people tell me that I never get mad, I’m always…

Lifestyle
[Daily Dose] Eliminate These 2 Things In Order To Get Better Results
Daily Dose
[Daily Dose] Eliminate These 2 Things In Order To Get Better Results

Eliminate These 2 Things In Order To Get Better Results There are TWO very specific…

Daily Dose
Your Nutrition Strategy Heading Into The Open
Nutrition
Your Nutrition Strategy Heading Into The Open

Do you workout fasted or are you one of those people who absolutely has to…

Nutrition
How To Properly Warm Up, For Strength Training
Training
How To Properly Warm Up, For Strength Training

Warming up for a strength training session is often a boring, yet unbelievably critical, task…

Training
The PMS Cure (Natural Ways To Improve Your Hormones and Your Periods)
Nutrition
The PMS Cure (Natural Ways To Improve Your Hormones and Your Periods)

Pinch me, I think I’m dreaming!! – The first time I read that I can…

Nutrition
The Pursuit Of Happiness: 5 Steps to a Happier Lifestyle
Lifestyle
The Pursuit Of Happiness: 5 Steps to a Happier Lifestyle

Sometimes the most important thing in life is to simply just be a good person……

Lifestyle
The Hypertrophy Guide
Science
The Hypertrophy Guide

First, let’s define hypertrophy and why you may want to strive for it: hy·per·tro·phy /hīˈpərtrəfē/…

Science
Your Diets Effect on Hormones & How To Benefit From Them
Nutrition
Your Diets Effect on Hormones & How To Benefit From Them

One of the most underestimated factors in achieving fitness results, which can actually be the…

Nutrition
Getting Through The Holidays [Without Ruining Your Progress]
Nutrition
Getting Through The Holidays [Without Ruining Your Progress]

The holidays are a time for friends, family, and yes, lots of good food! But…

Nutrition
The World’s Greatest Morning Routine (Use This Proven Point System)
guides
The World’s Greatest Morning Routine (Use This Proven Point System)

That’s a bold statement… the world’s GREATEST morning routine. But in all honesty, I truly…

guides
25 Reasons Low Carb Diets Suck
Nutrition
25 Reasons Low Carb Diets Suck

Low Carb Diets… I’m not a fan. Just being honest. Why? Well, let me give…

Nutrition
Probiotics and Fermented Foods (Worth The Hype?)
Nutrition
Probiotics and Fermented Foods (Worth The Hype?)

Your gastrointestinal (GI) tract is a complex organ system that digests food from your mouth…

Nutrition
How To Individualize Your Nutrition Plan (8 Ways To Tailor Your Diet)
Nutrition
How To Individualize Your Nutrition Plan (8 Ways To Tailor Your Diet)

To Individualize what you do, is not only the most optimal way to see results;…

Nutrition
The Stress ≤ Recovery Paradigm
Lifestyle
The Stress ≤ Recovery Paradigm

The Recovery Paradigm, something not many talk about – yet 100% of people are affected…

Lifestyle
[Daily Dose] You should love how you look!
Daily Dose
[Daily Dose] You should love how you look!

You should love how you look! If you don’t know what copywriting is, it’s the…

Daily Dose
September Research Roundup (Alcohol & Fat Loss/Performance, Intermittent Fasting)
Nutrition
September Research Roundup (Alcohol & Fat Loss/Performance, Intermittent Fasting)

Each month I will cover two research articles on nutrition, training, sleep, supplements, or anything…

Nutrition
Why You SHOULD Drink Coffee… [Myths vs. Truth/Benefits]
Nutrition
Why You SHOULD Drink Coffee… [Myths vs. Truth/Benefits]

As a huge coffee lover, I’ve decided to take some time today to stand my…

Nutrition
38 Tips To Burn MORE Fat
Nutrition
38 Tips To Burn MORE Fat

The second I finished my “46 Tips to Build More Muscle” blog, I knew I…

Nutrition
How To Create The Best Training Atmosphere
Training
How To Create The Best Training Atmosphere

When it comes to training there are so many aspects to think about, especially if…

Training
[Daily Dose] Habits and Addictions Are The Same
Daily Dose
[Daily Dose] Habits and Addictions Are The Same

Habits and Addictions Are The Same This is crazy, but did you know that less…

Daily Dose
"The Perfect Diet: Paleo + IIFYM + Intermittent Fasting" Ft. on DrJohnRusin.com
Nutrition
"The Perfect Diet: Paleo + IIFYM + Intermittent Fasting" Ft. on DrJohnRusin.com

Getting stuck into a dogmatic approach or claiming a “camp” with your nutrition, is dumb….

Nutrition
5 Science-Based Ways Maximize Exercises For Muscle Growth
Training
5 Science-Based Ways Maximize Exercises For Muscle Growth

A Science-Based Approach To Maximizing Muscle Growth 5 Things To AVOID For Muscle Growth (+…

Training
Top Strategies For Mastering Your Meal Prep
Nutrition
Top Strategies For Mastering Your Meal Prep

When counting macros, consistency is the name of the game! I’m sure you’ve heard nutrition…

Nutrition
‘Cheat Meals’, Refeeds & Diet-Breaks – What Actually Works
Nutrition
‘Cheat Meals’, Refeeds & Diet-Breaks – What Actually Works

“Cheat Meal”… The two most holy words in the diet vocabulary that every single client…

Nutrition
5 Keys To Tracking Macros Successfully
Nutrition
5 Keys To Tracking Macros Successfully

“The Macro Diet”…. Something I hear quite often, people are asking to get on the…

Nutrition
Recovery 101 (Discover What Actually Determines Your Results)
Nutrition
Recovery 101 (Discover What Actually Determines Your Results)

I actually couldn’t believe the result when this study came out… But when I really…

Nutrition
Kale: The Nutrient-Packed Green
Micronutrient Index
Kale: The Nutrient-Packed Green

Kale, scientifically known as Brassica oleracea var. acephala,  is a leafy green vegetable that has…

Micronutrient Index
[Daily Dose] What If You Couldn’t Fail…?
Daily Dose
[Daily Dose] What If You Couldn’t Fail…?

What If You Couldn’t Fail…? I was asked this question recently and it literally stopped…

Daily Dose
Old Geezer Metabolic Syndrome
Nutrition
Old Geezer Metabolic Syndrome

“So, it’s happening to you too? Your metabolism keeps slowing down each and every birthday?” …

Nutrition
[VIDEO BLOG] What is a refeed day? (NOT a cheat day!)
Nutrition
[VIDEO BLOG] What is a refeed day? (NOT a cheat day!)

Coach: “Alright! Day 1 starts tomorrow! I got your nutrition prescription as well as a guide…

Nutrition
Stay Fit While Traveling
Lifestyle
Stay Fit While Traveling

Traveling while in the middle of working towards your fitness goals can be stressful for…

Lifestyle
Your Bikini Competition Crash Course (What-To-Know Before Competing)
Coaching
Your Bikini Competition Crash Course (What-To-Know Before Competing)

Heading into my first bikini competition I had at least one hundred random questions.  Even…

Coaching
[VIDEO BLOG] Paleo Vs. Macros (Which One’s Better…?)
Nutrition
[VIDEO BLOG] Paleo Vs. Macros (Which One’s Better…?)

Paleo vs. Macros… This debate has and probably will go on for eternity in the nutrition…

Nutrition
Is Food Addiction Real? A Comprehensive Guide.
Nutrition
Is Food Addiction Real? A Comprehensive Guide.

Food Addiction: The Science Behind Our Cravings You’ve just polished off a satisfying dinner, but…

Nutrition
[Daily Dose] Redirect Your Impatience.
Daily Dose
[Daily Dose] Redirect Your Impatience.

Redirect Your Impatience. My daughter is about to turn 4 next month and she has…

Daily Dose
How to Build Lasting Habits, While Breaking The Ones Holding You Back
Lifestyle
How to Build Lasting Habits, While Breaking The Ones Holding You Back

Have you ever wondered how some people seem to effortlessly follow through with their workout…

Lifestyle
11 Things to Step Up Your Diet Game
Nutrition
11 Things to Step Up Your Diet Game

1.)  Water.  I put this as number one because it is obvious but not done…

Nutrition
Top 4 Nutritional Questions, Answered
Nutrition
Top 4 Nutritional Questions, Answered

Being in the fitness industry I get a TON of questions about just about everything,…

Nutrition
How Much Protein Is Too Much? [What The Research Says]
Nutrition
How Much Protein Is Too Much? [What The Research Says]

I have heard countless times, whether in magazines, from YouTubers, vegans and even health professionals…

Nutrition
Fit over 40
Lifestyle
Fit over 40

One thing I always hear in the gym that irritates the hell out of me…

Lifestyle
[Daily Dose] The Pursuit of Fulfillment
Daily Dose
[Daily Dose] The Pursuit of Fulfillment

The Pursuit of Fulfillment Someone asked me on my IG story Q&A the other day,…

Daily Dose