Have your results slowed or stopped?
Let’s run through the checklist, in order of importance, to find what’s missing.
– Are you fueling your body with real food?
You should be eating meats & vegetables, nuts & seeds, some fruits, little starch, no [added] sugar. [Reverb Grocery Guide] You should also be aiming for your [target] body weight in grams of protein per day from meats/dairy.
– Are you prioritizing your sleep and recovery? Prioritize your sleep routine and setup: dark room, comfortable bed, temperature regulation, and allow enough time (get in bed and turn off your phone early enough) to wake up naturally once your body is done sleeping.
– Are you applying intensity to your training (with consistently sound mechanics)? Target 3-5 training days per week and push your limits a little bit each time, from wherever you are right now.
– Are you measuring your progress? Whether it’s weight, muscle/body fat composition, performance, energy, feeling good, or maintaining long term health – you need a way to objectively measure progress.
– Have you done all of the above, consistently, for 3-6 months in a row?
It’s OK if you haven’t achieved the results you wanted recently!
If it were easy, no one would ever be out of shape. But with a little planning, accountability, and followthrough, your goals are absolutely achievable.
If you need some help getting consistent with any of the things above, send us a message!
Dean
info@crossfitreverb.net