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Motivation and Mindset: The Best "Diet"

Social support and having humor is always important to stay on track with diet and lifestyle change.

Social support and having humor is always important to stay on track with diet and lifestyle change.

Most people are on an ongoing quest to find the perfect diet. Weigh Watchers, Paleo, Atkins, Keto, Plant Paradox, Vegan are all common diets that people try. The variety of diets never ceases to amaze me.

Say, what causes people to consider and try a new diet? What makes a person push the go button on a diet change? The biggest factors are:

1. Knowing someone who had success on a diet

2. Successful Marketing,

3. People like the food list

Only around 40% of people stick with a diet after 6 months (New Year diet changes). At two years, 90% of people are back to their old habits. Any weight that has been lost is often gained back. Diets alone have a BAD record of getting people to a different state of health and an optimal body weight.

Why do people fail at diet/ lifestyle change and weight loss attempts? A lot of this has to do with False Hope Syndrome.

What’s that?

False Hope Syndrome goes like this: people get excited about reaching their goals. Their excitement is centered on trying something new and different….a new method. The chosen method may or may not be suited for them, but in either case most people tend to give up because they lose track of their purpose (why am I doing this?). When results do not come in quickly and a diet is “hard” to follow their mind says things like “screw it”, “this is too hard”, “I deserve to eat……” “all things in moderation”…….”this is not worth it”.

People then tend to go back to their old habits. Change is not sustained. Life and health status stays the same.

Is there a better way? I like research and science. The best research on change psychology and successful weight loss clearly says that in order for the majority of people to actually change and meet their goals they need to learn how to change.

In other words, the best “diet” that people can adopt is one that actually causes long term change to occur. Dealing with motivation and mindset is step one. Foods list, diet books, and weight loss apps do not get the job done.

In an effort to help people make their health, nutrition change, and weight loss goals before January (the new year resolution attempts) I have created on online program called the Nutrition Reboot.

The first part of this class happens to be called: Motivation and Mindset.

This class will lay the foundation for success that most weight loss and lifestyle change programs and diets are lacking.

Ready to change your food choices and lose weight?  Contact Jason Cornish, Medical Fitness Specialist, Personal Trainer, and Health Coach in Auburn, AL today at 402-521-0314 or email at jason.a.cornish@gmail.com.

Disclaimer: Please consult your doctor before you begin any exercise program. The content of this blog is for educational purposes only. You are responsible for the outcomes for the use, misuse, or lack of use of the information presented in this blog.

All About Online Training

Almost everyone is now stuck at home due to the virus pandemic. From what I hear from clients and from the broader fitness community, many people are also getting stuck in some sedentary habits to pass the time. This is understandable, but our bodies and immune systems will start paying a price if we all don’t start moving and exercising.

Are you ready to get moving again? First, I strongly encourage people to walk in their neighborhoods (or even in their houses). Walking is foundational for mental, hormonal, and physical health. The next level of taking care of the body is intentional well balanced exercise. This is what I am proving for people online during this season of staying at home.

Here is my virtual set up. With my big screen TV, I can easily see clients, coach them, correct form, and conduct a well balanced workout.

Here is my virtual set up. With my big screen TV, I can easily see clients, coach them, correct form, and conduct a well balanced workout.

Here is an example of a small group that I am training. I am still training solo sessions, small groups, and large groups.

Here is an example of a small group that I am training. I am still training solo sessions, small groups, and large groups.

Here is a shot of what my clients see when they train with me online. I have a variety of equipment to match whatever my clients have. Some of my clients have no equipment at all, while others have a good set up of dumbbells, bands, and other equipm…

Here is a shot of what my clients see when they train with me online. I have a variety of equipment to match whatever my clients have. Some of my clients have no equipment at all, while others have a good set up of dumbbells, bands, and other equipment.

Is online training worth doing? Absolutely yes! I realize that training online is not the same as in person training at the studio. However, during my first week I have been happy with the quality of workouts I have conducted. More importantly, all my clients have been surprised by the intensity and quality of the workouts. They report that sessions are much better than random online workout videos and home routines. I am also able to correct people’s form and modify training based on fitness level and needs.

Do you want to avoid atrophy of the body and mind? Want to make this a season of weight loss instead of weight gain? Give online training a shot and see what you think. Everyone who has shows up for the next session.

Online sessions are available by appointment. I also have a large group schedule which I can provide upon request.  Contact Jason Cornish, Medical Fitness Specialist, Personal Trainer, and Health Coach in Auburn, AL today at 402-521-0314 or email at jason.a.cornish@gmail.com.

Disclaimer: Please consult your doctor before you begin any exercise program. The content of this blog is for educational purposes only. You are responsible for the outcomes for the use, misuse, or lack of use of the information presented in this blog.