“At the end of the day, you pull all the work in, and eventually it’ll pay off. It could be a year, it could be in 30 years. Eventually, your hard work will pay off.”
~Kevin Hart
After 20 years as a fitness professional, I get asked the same questions over and over:
Is this diet, workout routine, eating plan, or new fancy program the answer?
Here’s the truth: they all work — but only if you do the work.
There’s no magic pill. Every diet and every workout plan has its own rules, tradeoffs, and playbooks. Almost all of them are just some version of eat fewer calories, burn more calories. Some approaches will get you there faster, some slower — but they all work to some degree.
Here’s what I know works — the approach I coach my clients on, and follow myself:
1. Track Your Food
You can’t change what you don’t measure. If you don’t know how many calories you’re eating, you’re just guessing — and guessing doesn’t work. Tracking gives you insight into whether you’re eating too much or too little, and whether you’re hitting the right balance of protein, fat, and carbs. Often, just seeing the numbers is enough to spark better choices.
2. Move 3–4 Days Per Week
Your body loves movement. It keeps joints healthy, boosts metabolism, and burns calories. This doesn’t have to mean grueling workouts every day — just make a plan to get consistent movement in each week.
3. Prioritize Sleep
I know it’s not always easy, depending on the season of life you’re in. But do what you can to set yourself up for quality sleep:
Avoid naps if they make it harder to fall asleep at night
Stop eating too close to bedtime
Limit caffeine, especially in the afternoon
Turn off the TV, phone, and tablet before bed — they might help you fall asleep but often cause you to wake up later
Good sleep is when your body does the repair work that makes all your effort pay off.
4. Drink Enough Water
Hydration supports your metabolism, keeps you feeling full, and helps your body run the way it’s supposed to.
None of these are flashy or promise overnight results — but I guarantee they work. Consistency is what gets you sustainable results.
If you’re struggling to see progress, reach out. Together, we can figure out what needs adjusting to get you where you want to go.
Weekly Movement Motivation!
Onward & Upward my Friends…
