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[00:01:18] 10 Instances When You Should Do the Opposite of What's Popular by Nia Shanks of niashanks.com

[00:01:27] I've achieved some of my greatest successes, attained better health and fitness results,

[00:01:32] and made my life more awesome by doing the opposite of what's popular and recommended by so-called experts.

[00:01:39] You can too.

[00:01:40] Society and some fitness resources have been telling folks what to do for years.

[00:01:45] And in some instances, it's time to do the exact opposite.

[00:01:50] Not in the name of defiance, but because doing so can actually be better and lead to greater results.

[00:01:57] Here are 10 instances where you should do the exact opposite of what's popular.

[00:02:02] 1. Value your self-worth and self-esteem on your gene size, weight, age, or some other number.

[00:02:09] Nope. Screw that.

[00:02:11] Resist the constant pressure and temptation to think you're not good enough,

[00:02:15] or you'd somehow be a better person if you looked a certain way,

[00:02:19] or reached a lower or higher body weight.

[00:02:21] Base your self-worth on who you are as a person,

[00:02:24] and what you contribute to this world.

[00:02:27] Because no set of numbers can define you.

[00:02:29] 2. Diet constantly.

[00:02:32] Be on the lookout for the latest tips and tricks to eat less and slim down.

[00:02:36] No.

[00:02:37] You shouldn't always be on a diet.

[00:02:39] In fact, you don't have to diet at all if you follow a few simple guidelines

[00:02:44] that can be tailored to your preferences.

[00:02:47] Even those that identify as female may feel compelled to always watch what they eat.

[00:02:52] It doesn't have to be this way.

[00:02:54] We all can choose to eat more of the foods that make us feel great,

[00:02:58] and enjoy our favorite tasty but not super healthy foods on occasion.

[00:03:03] Food is not evil, and we don't have to ask permission to eat anything.

[00:03:06] Forget about dieting, and strive to eat in a simple, enjoyable, and sustainable way.

[00:03:12] And always choose to be more, not less.

[00:03:16] 3. There are foods and food groups you should avoid at all costs.

[00:03:20] Deprive yourself of your favorite treats because you don't want to gain fat.

[00:03:24] Nope.

[00:03:26] In fact, I don't have any forbidden foods.

[00:03:28] Don't vow to never eat quote-unquote fattening foods like your favorite desserts.

[00:03:33] Doing that is a recipe for failure and is a great way to trigger a binge.

[00:03:37] Repeating the point previously mentioned, there are no evil foods.

[00:03:42] You can still enjoy all of your favorite foods on occasion absolutely guilt-free.

[00:03:47] 4. There's such a thing as the perfect diet and workout plan for fat loss and body transformation.

[00:03:54] No, there's not.

[00:03:56] The absolute best thing you could ever do is follow a way of eating that is simple,

[00:04:01] sustainable, enjoyable, and fits your lifestyle and preferences.

[00:04:05] Only then will you achieve long-lasting results.

[00:04:09] Likewise with working out.

[00:04:10] You're better off working out 2 or 3 days per week

[00:04:14] if you know that's all you can realistically do,

[00:04:17] rather than revolving your life around a program that requires more.

[00:04:21] You can also choose to play more and work out less if you desire.

[00:04:25] Always do what works for you and fits into your life.

[00:04:29] You should never revolve your life around a diet or fitness plan.

[00:04:33] This will always trump any self-proposed perfect plan.

[00:04:37] When in doubt, stick to the bare essentials and do them consistently.

[00:04:41] This is what produces results.

[00:04:45] 5. Being fit means looking a certain way

[00:04:49] Being fit is not a one-size-fits-all mold.

[00:04:53] You don't have to attain a certain weight or body fat percentage to be considered fit.

[00:04:58] Those who claim that's true should stop and think about those who physically can't look a certain way,

[00:05:04] whether it be from a birth defect or accident they endured in their life.

[00:05:08] Being fit is an attitude and way of life.

[00:05:11] You can choose what it looks like to you.

[00:05:14] 6. Make sure you burn a ton of calories during your workouts.

[00:05:18] Not necessary.

[00:05:20] Do a little better than last time and be proud of what your body can do.

[00:05:24] High levels of fatigue and getting close to vomiting with each workout

[00:05:27] is still seen as a badge of honor and a mandatory outcome to each training session.

[00:05:32] If you don't finish every workout completely worn out,

[00:05:36] you didn't work hard enough and wasted your time.

[00:05:39] That's bogus nonsense.

[00:05:40] The goal with each workout is to do the best you can that day.

[00:05:44] And if possible, do a little better than last time.

[00:05:47] This could even mean finishing a workout feeling more energized than when you started.

[00:05:53] Get better, not tired.

[00:05:56] 7. How you look is the absolute most important thing.

[00:06:00] I think we know this is not true, but society doesn't hesitate to tell us otherwise.

[00:06:06] We live in a world that, unfortunately, does not hesitate to judge us by what we eat,

[00:06:11] what we wear, how old we are, and definitely by how we look.

[00:06:15] This can only change once we start living differently.

[00:06:19] Once we realize that we, and everyone else, is more than just a physical body.

[00:06:25] 8. Be sure to keep in mind the thoughts of others when you choose to do something.

[00:06:30] Uh, no.

[00:06:31] I would rather people hate me for who I truly am

[00:06:34] than like me for pretending to be something I'm not.

[00:06:37] I didn't embrace this until my mid-twenties, but better late than never.

[00:06:42] And you're never too old to ask yourself

[00:06:44] what it is you truly want, and who you want to be in this world.

[00:06:48] Stop caring about what other people think,

[00:06:51] and live a life that brings you and your loved ones joy.

[00:06:55] 9. Know your role and place as a person, no matter how you self-identify.

[00:07:00] Actually, this one I completely agree with, albeit in a different way.

[00:07:04] Every person, regardless of age or any other factor,

[00:07:08] can add something remarkable to this world,

[00:07:10] and has a unique personality instead of skills.

[00:07:12] 10. Embrace what makes you uniquely you, and use it to your advantage.

[00:07:18] 10. Know your role.

[00:07:19] It's whatever you want it to be.

[00:07:21] Know it.

[00:07:22] Live it.

[00:07:23] Embrace it.

[00:07:24] And do it unapologetically.

[00:07:27] And 10. Have heroes, but don't try to be one.

[00:07:31] Admiring people for their achievements, strength, bravery, courage, and determination is human nature,

[00:07:36] and I have numerous people I look to every day to motivate me to be the best version of myself.

[00:07:42] The problem arises when we become envious of other people, or think,

[00:07:47] I could never do that.

[00:07:48] Be your own hero in this world.

[00:07:51] Live your life bravely, and make the most of every day,

[00:07:54] and be the change you want to see in this world.

[00:07:57] If you're not happy with something, don't complain.

[00:08:01] Do something about it.

[00:08:02] No one else will do it for you.

[00:08:04] Only you can actively control your life and produce the outcomes you want.

[00:08:09] What does this have to do with fitness?

[00:08:12] In short, everything.

[00:08:14] Health and fitness are tools to make you a better, more awesome version of yourself.

[00:08:19] It should ultimately allow you to build a body that serves you

[00:08:22] so you can get the most out of life and do the things that make you happy.

[00:08:27] That's a far cry from what most people make it out to be,

[00:08:30] which is a constant race to see who can weigh the least or attain a certain body image.

[00:08:35] Your workout should make you stronger and more awesome,

[00:08:38] and your nutrition habits should be stress-free and enjoyable.

[00:08:41] If those two things aren't happening, it's time to make a change.

[00:08:46] Don't be afraid to do the opposite of what's popular.

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[00:08:55] 10 Instances When You Should Do the Opposite of What's Popular

[00:08:58] by Nia Shanks of niashanks.com.

[00:09:02] Dr. Neil here for my commentary.

[00:09:04] Nia's advice about not having to push yourself to the brink

[00:09:08] of losing your lunch during your workouts

[00:09:10] reminded me of a couple of anecdotes that I have to share with you.

[00:09:14] Well, first, I'll mention that she's absolutely right.

[00:09:17] I often talk about how I push myself to that point during my workouts,

[00:09:21] you know, that point where if I don't stop and lie down, I might be sick.

[00:09:25] But, I don't push myself like that for every single workout.

[00:09:29] That would not be good for my body.

[00:09:31] I would end up overtraining and probably injure myself in the process.

[00:09:35] But, there are some out there that believe in order to achieve optimal health and fitness,

[00:09:40] you must reach this point of complete exhaustion every single workout.

[00:09:45] I still remember a day at the gym where I was minding my own business,

[00:09:49] getting my workout in,

[00:09:50] when I heard a personal trainer barking orders at their trainee.

[00:09:54] The individual being trained, the trainee,

[00:09:57] was performing walking lunges and was really huffing and puffing.

[00:10:01] They looked absolutely miserable.

[00:10:04] But, the trainer was pushing them to finish the set.

[00:10:06] I'm sure the trainer had the interest of the trainee in mind

[00:10:10] and they were just pushing them so that they could know their limits.

[00:10:13] But, after they finished the set of lunges,

[00:10:15] the trainee flopped on the ground, breathing heavily.

[00:10:18] The trainer then told them,

[00:10:20] Okay, in about 20 seconds, you're going to get up and repeat the set of lunges.

[00:10:24] The exhausted trainee looked up and replied,

[00:10:27] I don't know, my stomach hurts.

[00:10:30] That was the moment I said to myself,

[00:10:32] Okay, trainer, back off.

[00:10:35] Right now.

[00:10:36] Because if you push this person, they're going to be sick.

[00:10:40] Unfortunately, the trainer ignored the

[00:10:42] My stomach hurts warning sign,

[00:10:44] ordered the trainee to get up and start doing more lunges.

[00:10:48] Well, the trainee ended up lunging right over to the nearest trash can.

[00:10:52] Now, here's the thing.

[00:10:54] Is that person going to want to ever perform a set of walking lunges again?

[00:10:59] Probably not.

[00:11:00] Or, at least not for a very long time.

[00:11:02] That awful experience and terrible memory of that training session

[00:11:06] probably won't go away for a while.

[00:11:09] Feeling sick during a workout

[00:11:11] is the opposite of what we want most people to experience.

[00:11:14] As Nia said, the aim is to make people feel good after a workout.

[00:11:19] In fact, I would be very surprised if that trainee ever came back to work out with that trainer again.

[00:11:25] As Nia said, your workouts and your nutrition should be stress-free and enjoyable

[00:11:31] and leave you with pleasant memories, not miserable ones.

[00:11:35] All right, that's it for today.

[00:11:37] Thank you so much for listening.

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[00:11:42] I hope you have a great rest of your day

[00:11:43] and I'll see you back here tomorrow

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