Do you remember the cartoon Popeye? Remember the cast of characters, Olive Oil, Brutus, and who could forget Wimpy?
Do you remember one of Wimpy's favorite statements? "I'll gladly pay you on Tuesday for a hamburger today?"
It seems like too many people are playing Wimpy these days. They want results today, but want to pay the price of follow through and commitment on some other day or time.
I really wish it could be that way, but unfortunately . . . . . .
You have to put the effort in first, if you want to see the results later.
Now if you've been following my blog for any length of time, you know I don't have any powders to sell you. I don't have any food bars, magic weight loss supplements, special shoes that will lose the weight for you, nor mythical exercises that work magic.
What I do offer you is honest to goodness, tried and true, reliable information and techniques that will get you results. Believe me, if there were an easier way to provide you with lasting body transformation, I would gladly share it with you.
The truth is, it's going to take some effort on your part first to see the results, later. You can't have that hamburger today and not pay the price for it.
But let's be fair. I'm not asking you to eat tasteless meals once or twice per day. I'm asking you to eat 5-6 times a day. That's the typical 3 of breakfast, lunch and dinner -- AND one morning snack as well as an afternoon snack. I'm asking you to make sure that you have a protein, carb, and fat in each meal. And though I may be out of line, I'm actually asking you to plan your meals in advance as best you can, so you won't be stuck eating food that sabotages your progress (think processed foods, or fast food).
No, I believe I'm giving you the real deal.
I realize we live in a world of instant gratification. A world of smart phones, I-Pads, instant fame from reality TV, and all sorts of feel good now philosophies.
But there is one thing that will never change.
If you create a good plan, put in the work by taking the steps each day, you will get results -- Period. There is no way around it. You can accomplish anything you set your mind to doing. I believe that about you.
Think about it.
All the things you're most proud of, all the things you've accomplished took some amount of effort and consistency to achieve. If you take a look around, all those around you (not counting reality TV) that have accomplished success in any field, did it by taking the steps each day, each week, each month.
If success were easy, everyone would be lean, driving sports cars, and sipping their favorite coffee beverage while making deals on their smart phone or I-Pad.
But this isn't a cartoon. This is your life. And the sooner you take the time to make a plan, and follow it daily, the sooner you'll see the results you deserve.
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