Hey Reader,

How many times have you worked out in your life?

Recently, I got into a little debate about the pros and cons of the 75 Hard challenge (we'll dig into that another time) and it caused me to do a little math.

I've consistently worked out at least 3 times a week since my junior year of college. Multiply that times 52 weeks in a year times 20 years and you get:

3,120 workouts

Not bad, right?

Now, I'm not insane about my fitness like David Goggins or Jocko Willink. I don't get up at 3 AM (anymore) and beat myself up with a grueling workout that leaves me puking.

A consistent habit takes discipline, but it's not magic or rocket science.

The hardest part of any new habit isn't getting started. We start new habits on January 1 or any given Monday all the time.

• "I'm finally gonna read a book a week."
• "I'm going to workout every single day."
• "I'll stop binge eating junk food late at night."
• "I'll drink a gallon of water before I have any coffee."

(Okay, that last one was the most extreme, right?)

The hardest part of any habit is always the next day, not the first day. It's showing up day in and day out.

James Clear, in his book Atomic Habits, says:

Every day you take care of your body by strength training, getting enough sleep, prioritizing protein, or any number of healthy practices, you're voting for the type of person you wish to become.

I want to be a strong, agile, energetic dad. And hopefully grandpa some day.

So far, I've placed 3,120 votes for that person.

QUESTION:

Who are you voting for yourself to become?

WISDOM

The blame game is easy. It's easier to blame someone else, something else, anything else but yourself.

But if it your fault, you have the power to fix it.

RESOURCE/RECOMMENDED

Look, most books on health, fitness, or nutrition are awful. They're boring or too long or too technical or just poorly written. Most of them should just be an article or a downloadable PDF at best.

Now, there are exceptions to the rule and Resistance Training Revolution is one of those rare books. I go into a few reasons why it's the best book on fitness here.

Move your body.
Clear your mind.
Repeat.

Keep up the good work!
-KC

​@KCProcter​ Gym Dad, Coffee Drinker, LEGO collector

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