You Don't Earn Food In The Gym

The idea of food as a reward is ingrained into our society. We use food as a reward to celebrate birthdays, holidays, accomplishments, death,etc. When did we create the mindset that we have to workout to earn our food instead of working out to simply be healthy? 

A typical though process goes something like this, "I went to the gym and had a killer workout. I even did an extra set with more weight. So I've earned a treat today, ice cream sounds good." Or, "I track my calories so I know how many cookies I can have later."

What happened to working out just to love how strong and powerful movements like Deadlifts and Kettlebell Swings make you feel.

Take the road less traveled to experience success in nutrition and exercise. That road starts in your mind, as well as your body. You need to get your head and your butt in gear. Clear thinking plus movement is the road of success, and it's time you get on that road. Nutrition and food are not a battle, but a way of life. You are not on a "diet". You are not a dog, you did not "earn" a cupcake by doing extra tricks at the gym. It is a lifestyle. A way of life by simply eating healthy.

So, reorder your thoughts. Earn your strength in the gym. You do not have to earn your food. Don't be a dog dancing for treats. You need to prioritize your mind and fuel your body to increase your performance. Instead of increasing your performance in order to fuel your body.

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