Why “Move More and Eat Less” Isn’t Enough—and How We Can Help You Achieve Real Results
If you've ever spoken with a personal trainer or coach about weight loss or fitness, you've likely heard the phrase, "It’s easy; you just need to move more and eat less." While this advice is technically accurate, it often falls short of helping people achieve the results they want. Most people already know they should exercise more and eat healthier, but that simple knowledge doesn’t necessarily translate into action.
So, why isn’t “move more and eat less” enough? And more importantly, what can you do to make real, lasting changes to your health and fitness? Let’s dive in.
The Reality Behind "Move More and Eat Less"
The advice to move more and eat less seems straightforward, but there’s a reason why so many people struggle to implement it effectively. Here’s why this approach often fails:
Lack of Practical Guidance: Knowing you need to move more and eat less doesn’t tell you how to do it. Without practical, actionable steps, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed or unsure where to start.
No Consideration for Individual Challenges: Everyone has unique obstacles that can make it difficult to follow generic advice. Whether it's a busy schedule, lack of motivation, or emotional eating, these challenges need to be addressed for real progress to be made.
Behavior Change is Hard: Changing long-established habits is one of the hardest things to do. “Move more and eat less” doesn’t take into account the complexity of behavior change or the support needed to make those changes stick.
Accountability Matters: It’s easy to fall off track when you’re trying to make changes on your own. Without someone to keep you accountable, it’s common to revert to old habits.
Making Exercise and Healthy Eating Part of Your Life
To achieve lasting results, it’s crucial to go beyond “move more and eat less” and focus on creating sustainable habits that fit into your life. Here’s how you can make it happen:
1. Start Small and Build Gradually
Big changes don’t happen overnight. Instead of trying to overhaul your entire lifestyle at once, start with small, manageable habits that you can build on over time. For example:
Movement: Begin by adding a 10-minute walk to your daily routine. As it becomes a habit, you can gradually increase the time or intensity.
Nutrition: Start by adding one extra serving of vegetables to your meals each day. Over time, you can focus on reducing processed foods or cutting back on sugary drinks.
These small steps may seem insignificant, but they lay the foundation for bigger changes. As you experience success with these initial habits, your confidence will grow, making it easier to tackle larger goals.
2. Invest and Commit to Change
Making lasting changes requires an investment—both in terms of time and effort. It also requires a commitment to yourself and your goals. Here’s what that might look like:
Time: Dedicate specific times in your day or week for exercise and meal planning. Treat these times as non-negotiable appointments with yourself.
Effort: Be prepared to put in the work. There will be challenges along the way, but remember that the effort you invest now will pay off in the long run.
3. Accountability is Key
One of the most effective ways to ensure you stay on track is to have someone hold you accountable. This could be a friend, a family member, or—better yet—a coach who understands your goals and can provide the guidance and motivation you need.
At Strength Made Simple, we specialize in helping people just like you create sustainable exercise and nutrition habits. We understand that “move more and eat less” is easier said than done, and we’re here to help you figure out how to make these changes work for you.
How Strength Made Simple Can Help
We believe that real results come from a combination of personalized guidance, accountability, and practical strategies that fit into your life. Here’s how we can support you:
Personalized Plans: We’ll work with you to create a tailored plan that aligns with your lifestyle, goals, and challenges.
Habit Formation: We’ll help you start small and build on your successes, creating habits that will stick.
Ongoing Support: Our coaches will keep you accountable, provide motivation, and adjust your plan as needed to ensure you stay on track.
Ready to Take the First Step? Book a Free Intro Session!
It’s time to stop wasting time on advice that doesn’t work and start making real changes that last. If you’re ready to invest in yourself and commit to a healthier, happier life, we’re here to help.
Book a free introductory session with us today and discover how we can support you on your journey to better health and fitness.
Let’s make those results happen—together!