“What we obtain too cheap, we esteem too lightly: it is dearness only that gives every thing its value.”-Thomas Paine. This quote is universal, it especially applies to good health, structural integrity, extended life, an athletic physical body. In short; put the work in and enjoy the longer       lasting treasures rewarded throughout your quest.

The reason why change is important, it affects all of us at some point and time in life. If we do not experience different things, then we still and will not grow in our everyday lives.  It becomes very important to recognize when there is a need for change. When our lives plateau or we feel the the need to improve in some way. We then need to make the necessary steps to make us happy and satisfied. Because without that progression, everyday life is monotonous and each day is the same as the preceding one. Every so often change something just for the challenge. Challenge is growth.

Let me simplify and shed some light on weight loss through dieting vs size loss via clean dieting and training. So, weight loss is ok, but, nothing special. Why? Because you stay the same shape and tone. It doesn’t solve your problems of lack of tone, wobbly bits or muscular inadequacies. Now, size loss and toning through clean dieting and training has numerous benefits. Not only will you be smaller, you will have more energy, feel healthier, stronger, look better in your clothes, look better out of your clothes, gain more confidence, the list goes on…

If food is fuel, and you’re fueling up without knowing the quality of or how much fuel you need or fueling without moving as much as necessary; well, that fuel will stock up and overflow. If your day consists of eating, going to work and sitting down, fuel(food or fat) is not being burned off and you will store that excess as fat.