My father was a man of few words. When he gave me advice, I listened. His words of wisdom were few and far between, but he had a lot of common sense. The thing that sticks out in my mind as the best piece of advice my Dad ever gave me is this:
"There are two ways of getting things done . One way is easy, one way is hard. Most of the time you should choose the hard way. You usually get the best results."
When he gave me this advice, he was talking about putting effort into my studies, but I see his advice as applicable to any number of life's problems, including weight loss and fitness. How many advertisements do we see in magazines and television for "lose weight quick" schemes? Dozens, right? The problem is, just like my Dad advised, quick solutions are usually not the best way to get results. When our health is at stake, it's best to take the hard way. Yes, there will be sweating involved. There will be sore muscles. There will be tasty foods that won't be consumed, but at the end of the day, the hard way gets results.
You dad was a smart man. Stopping by from SITS. I wish I have your dedication!
ReplyDeleteExcellent advice! I agree the hard way is better. My whole fitness/healthy eating commitment is going to be tough the rest of the week with a house full of company :-)
ReplyDeleteSo true. It will mean more, and you'll be more apt to stick with it if it doesn't come easy. Smart dad!
ReplyDeleteI like your dad! He sounds alot like my own. Your right! I have tried everything "quick" diet under the sun and never lost a pound. Now I am doing it the "hard" way and seeing results!
ReplyDeleteHave a Happy Thanksgiving!
Good post. I started working out with a trainer a few weeks ago and it's hard. It's hard to get to the gym but after I workout I feel like a million bucks. It's so worth it.
ReplyDeleteI'm getting ready to hit the treadmill now! Your post gives me encouragement!
ReplyDeleteSo very true - what a wise man.
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