This all started with just a simple conversation and a plan.
The conversation was to add steps and track Protein & Calories for 2 weeks. That's really about it.
The first week he upped his steps and tracked.
We chatted again and I was able to spot some weak links in his diet so he adjusted from then on and is already feeling great.
We haven't even switched workouts up (yet 😏).
He is experienced in the gym so we may not even have to do so which is great.
I love my fitness programs, but I know that there is more than just one way to workout.
What truly matters when you are aiming to FEEL better is understanding that food is fuel and what you put in is what you'll get out.
Being super strict and tracking everything is annoying. But look what happened after just a couple weeks. Once you get a point of what works for you (usually around 2-3 months, usually even shorter) then you will no longer need to track. Yes it sucks for that time being, but it's a life long lesson you will learn.
Unless you are in body building show, wedding or something super important where you are wearing something revealing, tracking all the time is overkill for us regular folk, but it's still a tool we need to use every now and then.
(He is also in this community 👀)