Every day at Castro Valley Fitness we talk to our members and many times the conversations are about the same types of things. We have certain foundational beliefs at our gym and we’ve seen the truths of those things play out time and again over the years and with hundreds of our members.
I thought I’d do a series on these things so that maybe we can help you understand what our foundational beliefs are when it comes to fitness and nutrition.
Last time we talked about Posture and Pain. (Click if you missed it.)
Today I want to talk about nutrition.
Let’s face it. Nutriton can be hard. Now when I say that, what I mean is that nutrition is actually pretty easy.
I know that doesn’t seem to make much sense. This is what I mean and here is where our foundational beliefs about it come in.
Nutrition is, and should be, simple.
People, for the most part, already know what they need to know about nutrition and what they should do.
Figuring out why they aren’t doing those things is the real issue.
Again, what am I talking about?
Let me ask you a couple of questions.
What’s healthier? An apple or a candy bar?
Should you eat fruits and vegetables?
I’m guessing you know the answers to those questions. Let me tell you that if you do, you really do know most of what you need to know about nutrition. It really is that simple.
What’s more, it should be! After all, if something is simple that makes it more sustainable, and sustainability is the number one thing we should be looking at when it comes to nutrition. That’s why crazy fad diets never work long-term. They’re unsustainable.
As for our second point, it’s rare that when I talk to one of our members about their nutrition they don’t have a pretty good idea of what they need to work on. Most of the time it’s just a matter of figuring out a plan that can work sustainably within their life. An easy example is when someone has trouble eating healthy dinners because of a crazy schedule. Many times taking a little food prep time over the weekend can improve that issue so that there is something easy and healthy to eat when someone gets home after a busy day.
Going through that process is point number three and where the real gold is. Once someone figures out their roadblocks things can just start rolling in the right direction.
Why do people have so much trouble figuring out their roadblocks? There are lots of reasons but I think the main one is all-or-nothing thinking. There are lots of versions of this but one version of it is when someone looks for what they consider the “perfect” plan. What usually happens is that people spend so much time looking for that perfect plan that they wind up doing nothing. Let me assure you of this:
There is no perfect plan.
Really, there is no perfect anything. There is no perfect workout, either.
The closest thing we have to perfection on this earth is in this picture right here:
True Perfection!
We always talk about “Progress, Not Perfection” and that really is the most important thing. As long as you are making progress you are on the right track, so KEEP GOING! Pick something to do and just do it.
OK. So let’s put it simply. Our foundational beliefs when it comes to nutrition are:
Just about everyone knows what they need to know for the most part. Even if they don’t realize it.
Most people’s nutritional problems are about figuring out why they have trouble doing what they know they should be doing.
Sustainability is the key to long-term success. Not restrictive fad diets.
Cottage cheese is awesome.
Inexpensive. High quality pure protein. Easy to prepare. Versatile. Delicious!
I hope this helps. I understand how confusing this can all be, but keep in mind that simplicity and sustainability are what really matters.
Let me know how I can help!
Mitch Rothbardt, CPT, PN Level 2 Lean Eating Coach, FMS Castro Valley Fitness 2861 Grove Way 510-754-7113 Mitch@CastroValleyFitness.com
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