Strategy + Execution = Success For Life!

Like many people in Southlake, Texas this afternoon, I was reading the new edition of Southlake Style magazine that came in the mail today. After the usual local nonsense, I came across an article by Harold Wilson of Multisport Coaching Systems about weight loss exercise programs for truly obese people. He talked about the fact that most articles spend so much time talking about the overwhelming numbers associated with obesity and of course the associated health risks, but almost never spend much time on how an obese person can actually lose the obese tag.

Harold spent some time talking about the people in the news that have successfully lost the weight (Think “The Biggest Loser” or Jared of Subway…heck, he is even going to try to run the New York City Marathon next month!).

The meat of the article discussed the keys to successful weight loss: strategy + execution = success! Wow! Isn’t that the key to just about everything? But wait, maybe Harold is on to something. I have runners that get so caught up in planning their training program that they have little energy left to execute it. Same goes for weight loss programs. Many people spend all their available energy in the planning, so they never get around to executing it!

So, I will reiterate to you Harold’s tips for weight loss and you will see that they hold truth in all exercise programs!

1. Save most of your energy or effort level for execution
2. Choose workouts that are smart and simple
3. Build your day around your workout and plan ahead
4. Educate yourself on the science of nutrition
5. And Remember these absolute truths:

Discipline is necessary
Consistency is key
Prepare your menu in advance
Do not skip workouts

Like many things in life, profoundly simple, yet simply profound! Thanks Harold!

PS. Since I shared with you Harold’s article, if you find yourself needing more advice you can find him at http://www.getfitgetfast.com/ or at the Southlake Larry North Fitness.