You've probably heard of the 5-part smart goals formula, because it's one of the most well-known and enduring methods for setting goals. S.M.A.R.T., of course, is an acronym representing each of the 5 steps. But did you know about the other 2 steps that most people keep missing – the extra steps that make your goals S.M.A.R.T.E.R.?
Too busy to train? Tim Cook runs Apple and he's in the gym at 3:45am. Can't afford it? Walking and bodyweight exercise is free. Embarrassed to show up out of shape? Nobody's watching – they're all filming themselves. These and the other most common excuses for not getting in shape are understandable. But I've just completely dismantled them. Time to haul your excuseless self to the gym.
Do you easily stick with your nutrition plan or do you give in to unplanned cheating and frequent excesses? Do you have near-perfect gym attendance or do you often skip workouts? When you do workout, are your sessions a 10 out of 10, or do you have a lot of 6's and 7's (or lower)? What would happen to your results if you finally mastered your motivation and finally stuck with your program? You can when you understand how to use the power of all four levels of accountability...
Most people think motivation is about willpower or discipline, but the real driver of long-term fitness success is intrinsic motivation. In this article, I break down the science behind autonomy, competence, and relatedness, and show how these three psychological needs can help you stay consistent with nutrition and training. Plus, you’ll learn eight practical ways to build motivation that actually lasts.
Struggling with food cravings? Learn 12 smart, science-backed strategies to take back control, without extreme restriction or guilt. From managing triggers and stress to using smarter swaps, these practical tips make cravings easier to handle and keep you on track with your goals.
Elite athletes have used visualization for decades, but many fitness enthusiasts remain skeptical. Revolutionary brain imaging research now reveals exactly what happens in your brain during effective visualization, and why it produces real, measurable strength gains. Discover how this mental technique creates the same neural patterns as physical training, and learn five evidence-based strategies to incorporate it into your workouts for immediate results.
Research shows 94% of us experience regular food cravings—not because we lack willpower, but due to complex biological and psychological triggers. Discover why the most commonly craved foods are twice as calorie-dense as our regular diet, higher in sugar, higher in fat, and lower in protein. Learn 5 science-backed strategies to control cravings without feeling deprived, including one surprising 10-minute technique proven to eliminate even the strongest chocolate cravings.
Are you trapped in a cycle of self-doubt that's sabotaging your fitness goals? Discover 8 proven strategies to break free from overthinking and finally take action. Learn how to silence the mental saboteur holding you back, build confidence through small wins, and create systems that make success inevitable. This no-BS guide cuts through the mental noise and gives you practical tools to transform your mindset first and then your body
The difference between success and failure isn't whether you get off track, it's whether you get back on track, and most important of all is how quickly you do it. I recently hiked the 2200-mile Appalachian trail (AT) from my home state of New Jersey to the Southern terminus in Georgia.
Instead of making New Year predictions for trends in the whole diet and fitness industry, what if I could take out my crystal ball and predict with perfect precision exactly what kind of health and fitness results you will achieve by the end of the coming year? I can do that. In fact, I already did. Click here to see the prediction list in today's blog post
