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005 Your health is not a scavenger hunt

The problem with our culture is we treat everything like a secret.
"What's your diet secrets?"
"What's your fitness secrets?"
"Health secrets from Hollywood celebrities"
"This ONE THING we just learned is your secret to success"
"Click here to reveal the secret to staying younger and having a better love life"
"The secret to 6 pack abs"

I could go on and on.  Our society is obsessed with attention.  Everyone wants you to click their link so they will say whatever buzz words they can to swing your opinions in their direction hoping that you haven't heard of the secret they claim to reveal; usually hoping to sell you something on this amazing discovery.  This creates the impression that it's impossible for you to get healthy, or have great skin, or have strong abs unless you uncover all these secrets.

Educate yourself.  You do this by keeping an open mind and reading quality resources.  When you come across conflicting information, make note of that and find what facts check out.  Ask professionals, not just social media "research."  We are humans, we are constantly learning and changing what we know about health and nutrition; there will always be conflicting information.  Your job is to find what works for your life!  My family members and I do not eat the same way.  My friends and I do not eat the same diets.  I am a performance coach and gym owner and I do not tell my clients to all eat the same way. You need to find what works for your body.

Stop treating your health like a scavenger hunt, always looking for the next best "secret."  If you keep that mentality your quest for health will never end.  Stop thinking short term.  Stop constantly changing.  You must stick with a plan for a few months before you judge if it's working or not.  Nothing changes overnight.  There are zero quick-fix solutions so stop wasting your time and money looking for them.  Start by taking responsibility for your health and stop relying on gimmicks to fulfill your needs in life.  Surround yourself with quality information, quality people and take quality action to make your life better! I know you can do this!

I believe in you!

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