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Just Show Up - the slap in your face you need to get the results you want

  • Showing up consistently at the gym, even with basic knowledge and imperfect plans, can yield strong results.
  • The act of just showing up and doing the work is often more important than perfect knowledge or the most optimized plans.
  • Regular attendance becomes a habit over time, making it easier to maintain and improve consistency in both training and nutrition.
  • Important aspects of nutrition involve managing calories, macronutrients, and food composition for maintaining health and achieving specific body composition goals.
  • Effective training should focus on specificity (training for your specific goals) and progressive overload (continuously increasing the demands on your body).
  • By prioritizing key aspects of nutrition and training, you can efficiently target the efforts that will have the most impact.
  • Three steps to success are outlining your goals, prioritizing necessary actions, and consistently showing up to execute those plans.

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