10 Reasons You'll (finally) Be Lean in 2016

You’ve seen videos, read articles and heard countless stories about how people have achieved their lean, ideal body composition. But fitness and nutrition professionals know that before any program can work and have a lasting effect, the real question is “why” you’ll be successful. Here are the reasons I hope and predict will provide the fertile ground for you to achieve your ideal body this year:

1. You want it for yourself; not for anyone else or any other reason than it will make you feel good.

2. You know in your heart that it’s worth the hard work, discipline and follow-through you’ll need to accomplish it.

3. You’ll take an honest look at how you’ve sabotaged yourself in the past.

4. Your support system will know you mean business and be there to help keep you on track.

5. You’ll come through for yourself like you would for anyone else you care about and respect.

6. You’ll simplify the process with guidance* that makes sense provided by reliable, authoritative sources.

7. You’ll take the long view, celebrate small successes and accept with compassion and renewed determination your setbacks.

8. You will learn that your attitude changes and your confidence will grow as you begin to master the practice of living lean, making following sound, results-driving principles easier to practice over time.

9. You’ll realize that keeping your blood sugar stable is the physiological key to making healthy eating what your body actually wants.

10. You’ll discover that you can define yourself however you want, and that the actions you take that affect you will write that definition for you.

*(We’re currently offering one free 45-minute personal training session or phone or online coaching session with our Lean Online program which begins January 11.)

Dan Taylor, ACE, NASM-CPT, is owner and head trainer at Pleasanton-based Tri Valley Trainer. They offer personal training and small group fitness solutions and an innovative, medically endorsed web-based group healthy eating coaching program.