Jan 31, 2026 | Blog
The real reason your follow-through breaks down and how to change it.
Every day, I struggle in the same way at the same time.
I’ve set a standard for myself: Before I open my laptop, I open my Bible. I work out.
But every single morning, the same thought comes up:
“I don’t have time. I need to get right to work.”
Sound familiar?
You say your health matters, but it’s the first thing you cut when work gets busy.
You say your family comes first, but you regularly push them aside to scroll or binge-watch.
You say you want to grow spiritually, but somehow there’s never time to pray or open your Bible.
We say we know our priorities. But if you look at what you consistently make excuses around, and what you consistently make time for: are they the same?
Most of the time, no.
The hidden reason you don’t follow through
Most people think their problem is motivation. Or time. Or stress.
It’s not.
The reason you keep abandoning your goals is this:
Your decisions aren’t being made based on your values.
They’re being made based on your feelings, especially fear.
This is what I call the value void:
The space between the values you say you hold…
And the way you actually live.
It’s not intentional.
But if you say faith matters to you, and then scroll for 20 minutes instead of taking 5 to pray, your feelings (boredom, fatigue, avoidance) just outranked your values.
If you say fitness is a goal, but you keep saying “I don’t have time” and then lose 30 minutes to YouTube, then comfort and convenience are driving your day.
Not your goals.
And when there’s a value void, consistency will always break down.
Because when your decision-making criteria is based on how you feel instead of what you value, every difficult moment becomes an off-ramp.
Want to know what your real values are?
Don’t look at your vision board.
Don’t look at your intentions.
Look at your calendar.
Look at your screen time.
Look at the things you always get done and the ones you always excuse.
One of my clients told me:
“This is just a crazy season at work. Everything else is on the back burner.”
Unless work is your highest value, that’s a value void.
She says she cares about her health and her marriage. But her time tells a different story.
Here’s what I know for sure:
Your values aren’t what you say.
Your values are what you schedule.
And in the absence of clear values, comfort, familiarity, and fear will take over.
So what do you do about it?
- Ask: What do I always make excuses around?
“I’m too tired.” “I don’t have time.” “I’ll start tomorrow.”
→ Too tired to what?
→ Don’t have time for what?
Your patterns will show you the gap.
- Stop trying to change your life with intention alone.
If values don’t show up in how you plan and spend your time, they won’t guide your decisions when things get hard.
- Get a structure that reflects what matters most.
If you keep trying to work toward your goals without aligning your time and decision-making around your values, it will always feel like a fight.
That’s exactly what we do inside The Consistency Course and if this message hit home, it’s time.
This conversation is part of a free 10-part series on the Primal Potential podcast called The Vault and you can tune in here!
Jan 19, 2026 | Blog
And What To Do About It!
Complexity might not be the problem. Avoiding commitment might be.
Do you feel like you’re spinning in circles?
You’ve got ideas. Plans. Options.
But when it comes to moving forward — starting the business, getting healthy, fixing your finances — you hesitate. You overthink. You research. You stall.
And maybe it all just feels… complicated.
But here’s a hard truth worth writing down:
Complexity is often just commitment avoidance in disguise.
The Hidden Barrier Behind “Feeling Stuck”
We all hit moments where we feel stuck in life. But most of the time, what feels like a planning problem is really a commitment problem.
“Should I do it this way or that way?”
“Maybe it’s not the right time.”
“What if this isn’t the best approach?”
This swirl of uncertainty feels smart — even responsible. But often, it’s just a distraction from making a clear decision and doing the thing.
📌 Want to move forward faster?
Stop asking, “What’s the best way?”
Start deciding, “What am I actually committed to?”
When Commitment Gets Clear, Complexity Gets Simple
Let me give you a personal example.
For nearly a year, I debated whether or not to get off Instagram.
I made pro/con lists. Downloaded time-limiting apps. Set new boundaries. Rethought my strategy. Again and again.
It felt so complicated.
Until I made the decision: I’m off.
No “what ifs.” No back-and-forth. Just commitment.
And guess what?
It got simple. Really simple.
All that mental noise vanished the second I got clear and committed.
This is true in:
- Weight loss
- Business
- Relationships
- Financial goals
- Anything that matters
Are You Hiding in Insight Mode?
Another way we stay stuck is what I call insight mode — obsessively learning, but not acting.
You can’t outlearn the effort you’re avoiding.
And you definitely can’t outsource your pushups.
We stay stuck when we:
- Read another book instead of making a decision
- Watch another webinar instead of making a move
- Listen to another podcast… but don’t follow through
💡 Learning isn’t bad. But when it replaces action?
It’s just a productive-feeling distraction.
Consistency Comes From Commitment
If you want to build the skill of consistency —
If you want to stop restarting every Monday —
If you’re tired of spinning in “stuck”…
It starts with commitment.
Not to a perfect plan.
Not to figuring everything out.
Just to starting, and staying in.
TL;DR – If You’re Feeling Stuck in Life
“Complexity is often just commitment avoidance in disguise.”
If it feels confusing, overwhelming, or like you need one more piece of information before you can move forward — you may not need clarity. You may need commitment.
🎧 Listen to the episode to learn:
- Why complexity feels so real (and what it’s masking)
- How “insight mode” can trick you into inaction
- The mindset shift that helps you simplify decisions and start moving forward
- Real-life strategies to stop swirling and start showing up
Then, if you’re ready for real traction — not just information but implementation —
👉 Join me inside The Consistency Course.
Jan 18, 2026 | Blog
If you’ve ever said, “I know what to do, I just don’t do it,” this is for you.
You’re not lazy. You don’t need more willpower.
And no, you don’t need a better planner, a stricter diet, or another round of 75 Hard.
The reason you keep falling off track isn’t your habits.
It’s what happens right before you quit.
It’s the moment when a single thought gives you permission to abandon your standard.
The Hidden Reason You Keep Falling Off Track
Most people think inconsistency is about poor habits or weak routines.
So they keep trying to solve it by adding more to-dos.
Eat more protein.
Wake up earlier.
Get back to the gym.
Stick to the plan.
But look closer. What’s really knocking you off course?
You’re overwhelmed.
You’re stressed.
You’re bored, anxious, frustrated, or drained.
And suddenly, “just this once” feels justified.
You say things like:
“I’ll start again Monday.”
“I’ve had a hard day — I deserve this.”
“One won’t hurt.”
The habits didn’t break. The emotion took over.
When Feelings Become King
You’re not a robot. Your feelings matter. But they were never meant to be in charge.
You’ve probably heard this before:
Your feelings can ride. But they can’t drive.
The real issue is when emotions become the authority, when your mood becomes the regulator of your behavior.
We have too much sentiment, and not enough substance.
Too many decisions rooted in feeling, not in principle.
This doesn’t mean your emotions are wrong.
It means they’ve been crowned king and they were never meant to lead.
What Is Emotional Sobriety?
Emotional sobriety is the ability to feel without being ruled by what you feel.
It’s not about numbing your emotions. It’s about learning to hold them without reacting from them.
It’s the skill of separating:
- What happened
- What you felt about it
- And the story you started telling yourself
Emotional sobriety says:
“I feel overwhelmed — but I can still choose well.”
“I’m frustrated — and I’m not going to let that dictate my next move.”
“This is hard — but I’m not going to make it harder.”
Why Emotional Management Must Come Before Habits
Most people try to fix their inconsistency with better routines.
But if your emotions are always leading the way, no routine will hold.
If stress justifies a binge…
If frustration leads to quitting…
If boredom leads to bailing…
Then it’s not a habit problem. It’s an emotional regulation problem.
This is where so many “plans” fall apart. Not because they’re bad, but because no one taught you the internal skill set that makes consistency possible.
The Moment That Breaks Your Consistency
The real breakdown happens at the point of justification.
The exact moment when you start to tell yourself a story that gives you an out.
I’ve been good all week — I deserve this.
Today was crazy. I’ll reset tomorrow.
One won’t make a difference.
These aren’t harmless thoughts. They’re exit strategies: subtle ways you justify abandoning your standard.
And it’s not always conscious. You’re just trying to soothe or escape something.
But every time you obey those thoughts, you reinforce the belief that your emotions get to lead.
If You Don’t Build This Skill, You’ll Keep Starting Over
Consistency demands a mature and rational response to setbacks.
It requires space between how you feel and what you choose.
Without emotional sobriety, every obstacle becomes a derailment.
But with it?
You can ride the wave without quitting on yourself.
You can feel hard things and keep showing up.
You can hold the line without perfection, without pressure, without restarting for the 47th time.
Want to Learn the Skill That Makes All Your Plans Work?
I just released a powerful new podcast episode – the 3rd in our Consistency Vault series.
Inside, I walk you through:
- Why your emotions are quietly derailing your consistency
- The exact moment where it happens (and how to catch it)
- Real-life examples of how to separate facts from feelings
If you want to stop quitting on yourself, you need this skill not another protocol.
Ready to Stop Starting Over?
The Consistency Course is where we take these ideas and turn them into action.
This isn’t a course you consume. It’s a structure you step into.
Inside, you’ll get:
- Weekly personalized check-ins with me
- A plug-and-play consistency blueprint made for real life
- Tools to stop self-sabotage and build emotional follow-through
You don’t need another reset.
You need a system that holds even on your worst days.
🎯 Join The Consistency Course
TL;DR: The One-Liner You Can’t Forget
Your habits aren’t the problem.
Your feelings are leading, and that’s the real reason you keep starting over.
Jan 13, 2026 | Blog
Consistency isn’t about staying “on.” It’s about staying in.
And if you’ve ever called yourself “all or nothing,” you’re exactly who this is for.
Maybe you start strong —
You crush day one, meal prep like a pro, hit every workout, check all the boxes.
But then:
- You have a long day and skip a workout
- You eat something “off-plan”
- You miss a morning routine once and think, “I blew it”
Suddenly you’re off track.
Back to square one.
Again.
If that cycle feels familiar, here’s the truth:
You don’t have a discipline problem.
You don’t need more motivation.
You need a new way to think about consistency — one that actually leads to results.
Let’s fix that.
The Real Reason You Keep Falling Off Track
Most people are a little all-or-nothing when it comes to what they think consistency means.
They’re either:
“Killing it”… or “off the wagon”
“Doing great”… or “starting over”
“Following the plan”… or “I already messed up, I’ll start again Monday”
That kind of thinking puts your progress at the mercy of your circumstances.
The moment something doesn’t go perfectly — you feel like it’s over.
But here’s the shift that changes everything:
Consistency isn’t a switch. It’s a dial.
What the Dial Approach Actually Looks Like
When you treat consistency like a switch, life is always flipping it:
- You get sick → switch off
- You’re busy → switch off
- You eat something indulgent → switch off
Every normal curveball becomes a full derailment.
But when you treat consistency like a dial, you stay in the game — even when you turn the intensity down.
Example:
- You have a headache. Maybe a hard workout’s not happening — but you still go for a walk.
- You’re eating out unexpectedly — maybe the meal isn’t perfect, but you make the best aligned choice available.
This isn’t about perfection. It’s about participation.
Consistency isn’t broken by a bad day. It’s built in how you respond to one.
Don’t Chase Intensity When You Really Want Results
Let’s talk about a huge trap:
Intensity is sexy.
It promises fast results.
It gets attention.
It makes us feel powerful and in control — until it doesn’t.
That’s why people jump into strict plans, cut out food groups, commit to extreme challenges.
But there’s a catch:
Intensity, by definition, isn’t sustainable.
You can’t live at 100% effort forever.
And when you can’t keep it up — you crash.
Here’s the truth:
Intensity gets attention. Consistency gets results.
You don’t need to go harder. You need to keep going — even when conditions aren’t perfect.
You can’t build a lifestyle on intensity.
But you can build one on consistency.
The Yellow Flags That Predict Red Flags
Want to stay consistent long-term?
You have to learn how to spot the yellow flags — the small warning signs that you’re slipping toward all-or-nothing thinking before it derails you.
Examples:
- You say “screw it” after one indulgent choice
- You consider a crash diet because you want faster results
- You keep putting things off because the timing isn’t perfect
These aren’t failures — they’re invitations to pivot instead of quit.
Adjust, don’t abdicate.
Stay in — even if you’re turning the dial down.
Learn the Skill of Consistency (Free 10-Part Series)
I’m Elizabeth Benton, host of the Primal Potential Podcast with over 2,000 episodes and 1,000+ five-star reviews.
I just released a brand-new, totally free, 10-part podcast series called:
🎧 The Consistency Vault
It’s not a motivational pep talk.
It’s a practical, powerful breakdown of how to stay consistent in real life — when things are busy, messy, and unpredictable.
🔗 Start Episode 2: Consistency Isn’t a Switch — It’s a Dial
Want to Go Further? Get Real Accountability & Strategy
If you’re ready to apply this instead of just learning more about it —
If you want real traction, support, and strategy —
Join me inside The Consistency Course.
Inside TCC, you’ll:
- Build your personal consistency blueprint
- Close the gaps that keep making you start over
- Get weekly coaching and direct check-ins from me
- Create a plan that works even on your hardest days
You don’t need another reset.
You need a system that lasts.
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TL;DR — The Line to Remember
Consistency isn’t about staying “on.” It’s about staying in.
Because real consistency isn’t broken by a bad day — it’s built in how you respond to one.
Jan 10, 2026 | Blog
If you’re one week into the year and already feel like you’ve messed up, this is for you.
Maybe you missed a workout.
You grabbed a donut at work.
You skipped your morning routine.
You’ve already made an excuse or hit an exception.
And now you’re telling yourself you blew it. You have to start over.
That same old story begins again: “I can’t stick with it.”
Let’s interrupt that pattern right now.
Because this is the moment we make 2026 different from every other year you started strong and fizzled out fast.
The Hidden Reason You’re Always Starting Over
Here’s what’s really going on beneath the surface:
Most people think they’re pursuing consistency,
But what they’re actually chasing… is compliance.
And these two things couldn’t be more different.
This confusion is one of the biggest reasons capable, motivated people are constantly starting over — no matter how good their intentions are.
What’s the Difference Between Consistency and Compliance?
Compliance is All-or-Nothing
Compliance is pass/fail.
It’s rigid.
It only works when everything goes exactly as planned.
The moment something goes off-plan —
You get stuck in traffic.
You eat something you didn’t intend to.
You miss a checkbox —
Compliance collapses.
The story kicks in:
“I blew it.”
“Screw it.”
“I’ll start again Monday.”
“See? I can’t do this.”
But here’s the truth most people never hear:
Compliance ends when things go wrong. Consistency begins there.
Why Adjusting Isn’t Failure — It’s the Way Forward
Here’s a truth most people miss:
Flexibility isn’t weakness. It’s intelligence.
A lot of people believe that any adjustment is a form of failure or giving up.
But there’s a huge difference between:
- Flexibility that supports your goals
vs.
- Flexibility that abandons them
If your plan can’t flex, it will break.
Because life will throw you curveballs.
Consistency isn’t perfection.
It’s about responsiveness.
It’s not: “Did I follow the plan exactly?”
It’s: “How do I stay in the game when life doesn’t go according to plan?”
A Fork in the Road — Your Moment of Choice
Let’s say you planned to eat healthy.
Then you grabbed a donut at work.
Compliance says: You failed. Start over.
Consistency says: What’s my next best choice?
Maybe that means:
- Taking a quick walk to use that sugar for energy
- Prioritizing protein at your next meal
- Choosing not to let one decision spiral into five more
The moment something goes “wrong” is not the end.
It’s actually your greatest opportunity to practice consistency.
That’s the fork in the road — where you either pivot, or quit.
Adjust, or abdicate.
Respond, or retreat.
The Skill No One Teaches (But Everyone Needs)
Everyone talks about:
- What to eat
- How to train
- What habits to build
- Which planner to use
- What the perfect morning routine is
But almost no one talks about the skill that actually changes lives:
The ability to respond when real life doesn’t go according to plan.
Not another perfect strategy.
Not a strict new protocol.
But the internal skill set that allows you to flex, adjust, and still follow through.
That skill is consistency.
And it can be learned.
Want to Build the Skill of Consistency?
I’m Elizabeth Benton — host of the Primal Potential Podcast (with over 2,000 episodes and 1,000+ 5-star reviews).
And I just launched a brand-new, free, 10-part podcast series called:
🎧 The Consistency Vault
Inside this series, we’re doing something no one else is doing:
We’re teaching the skill that makes any plan work — no matter how busy, messy, or unpredictable your life is.
- No fluff.
- No hype.
- Just the real shift that helps you stop restarting and start following through.
Want Accountability and a Clear Path Forward?
If you’re done with learning and want to move into action and implementation,
You can join me inside The Consistency Course.
This is where we:
- Build your personal consistency blueprint
- Close the gaps that make you start over
- Create real, sustainable progress without relying on motivation
Because you don’t need another reset.
You need a system that works — even on your worst days.
TL;DR: The One-Liner You Can’t Forget
Compliance ends when things go wrong. Consistency begins there.
Learn the difference. Build the skill. Change your life.
🎧 Start with Episode 1 of The Consistency Vault
📘 Join The Consistency Course and build your consistency skill today
Nov 27, 2024 | Blog
Ever feel like you start strong but fizzle out fast? Or like you do well for a little while but the wheels always fall off the bus when life throws a curveball? It’s easy to chase upgraded habits, but doing so without establishing a solid foundation of consistency will always leave you on the struggle bus. I’ve got your back! Here are 20 episodes on consistency from the Primal Potential podcast! You can find the Primal Potential podcast (and its 1700+ episodes) everywhere podcasts are found.
Work through the list and I guarantee you’ll see an uptick in your consistency!
Episode 1255 – Consistency Essentials Part 1 (please note – this is the beginning of a multi-part consistency series on the Primal Potential podcast so keep checking in for 2 new episodes each week!)
Episode 1179 – How I Fixed My Inconsistency
Episode 1176 – Is This Mistake Keeping You From Consistency?
Episode 1170 – Urgent – The Difference Between Consistency & Perfection
Episode 1112 – The Consistency Code
Episode 1107 – 3 Big Mistakes That Are Keeping You From Consistency
Episode 1091 – What You Need to Hear to Get Consistent Today
Episode 1007 – The Actual Formula for Consistency
Episode 973 – My Top 4 Tools for Creating Consistency When It Feels Hardest
Episode 950 – Tips for Tackling Struggles with Motivation or Consistency
Episode 947 – 3 Things You Need to Know to Get & Stay Consistent
Episode 939 – What To Do About Inconsistency
Episode 917 – Do This To Get Consistent
Episode 915 – My Top Tool for Consistency
Episode 739 – The Key to Consistency
Episode 610 – Inconsistency – A New Perspective
Episode 352 – Overcoming Doubt & Creating Consistency
Episode 216 – A Powerful Strategy to Conquer Inconsistency
Episode 136 – Creating Consistency & Motivation
Episode 088 – 4 Strategies for Becoming Consistent
Nov 20, 2024 | Blog
Do you feel the holidays throw you for a loop? Whether it’s the disruption to your routine, the access to indulgences, all the social gatherings or all of the above, I’ve got you covered!
Over the last 10+ years I’ve done a bunch of holiday support episodes and I thought I’d share then with you here! Plus, this year, I’ve put together a holiday resource that will give you specific questions and strategies to navigate the holiday while having fun AND honoring your goals/priorities.
Check out the e-book here – it’s only $8 and your healthier holidays are absolutely worth $8!
Read for the episodes that will help you get through the holidays without throwing caution to the wind?
All these episodes are on the Primal Potential podcast, where we have over 1700 totally free episodes on health, mindset, metabolism, nutrition, fitness and more! Please note you can listen on any/add podcast platforms including Apple Podcast, Spotify, iHeartRadio, PodBean, Audible and more!
Episode 1250 – Holiday Help! All or Nothing, Breaking Promises to Yourself & More
Episode 1136 – 3 Perspectives on Health to Carry Through this Holiday Season
Episode 1035 – The Holidays with a Fat Loss Goal
Episode 930 – Staying on Track Over the Holidays
Episode 537 – The Anti-Anxiety Approach to the Holidays
Episode 534 – Binge Eating & the Holidays
Episode 260 – Anti-Diet Holiday Success Strategies
Episode Q&A 36 – How to Deal with Holiday Stress
Episode 101 – 6 Holiday Success Strategies
If you want to check out the detailed e-book full of strategies to support you during the holidays, you can grab it here!
Mar 13, 2024 | Blog
In my early 30s I lost over 100 pounds after a lifetime of disordered eating and extreme yo-yo dieting. I didn’t take drugs or have gastric bypass, and the biggest changes I made weren’t related to food or exercise (though I certainly cleaned up my diet and worked out).
Over a decade ago, what I really needed in order to get results was to think differently. I had to stop with the “I’ll start tomorrow” narrative. I had to stop convincing myself that I deserved a pass because I was stressed, tired or overwhelmed. I had to replace my familiar stories about how this one thing wouldn’t hurt.
Much to my dismay, as I really worked on thinking differently about my choices, my choices began to change.
Fast-forward a handful of years…
In 2020 I had my first daughter who died unexpectedly at just 14 days old.
In 2021 I had a son.
In 2022 I had a wild ride of a pregnancy with spontaneous identical twin girls. They were born more than 3 months premature.
Four children, 3 c-sections and a whole lot of trauma later, I found myself hanging onto a lot of my pregnancy weight. I was sure the weight would fly off when pumping around the clock for twins, but I was wrong. My twins were born in critical condition, unlikely to survive and they spent 93 days in the NICU. I’ll spare you the details but my body only had energy for the essentials and fat loss wasn’t essential.
Around the twins first birthday I started to get a little frustrated that I was still carrying pregnancy weight. I was tired, I didn’t feel great in my body and I longed to feel as fit and capable as I felt before.
Enter: my personal fat loss protocol.
I had lost weight before, but my life, my circumstances and my body were different now. If nothing else, I had a whole lot less free time than I had in my early 30s and all of that needed to be taken into account.
Not only did I want to lose the weight, but I wanted to feel as energetic as possible. I didn’t want to be hungry all the time and I certainly wasn’t willing to do anything that didn’t feel restorative and positive. I also didn’t want anything to do with high intensity workouts. My body is still recovering from the stress of my pregnancies, the stress of my daughter’s death and the stress of everything we went through with the twins. I needed to support my adrenals, not tax them.
In the first 60 days of following my protocol, I lost 22 pounds! Just about half of the weight I wanted to lose! I wasn’t hungry. I wasn’t obsessing over food. I didn’t feel restricted or like I was missing out and I certainly wasn’t spending hours a day in the gym! I was getting questions from friends at church, friends at the gym and clients who noticed that I seemed more focused and energized. Best of all, I felt really good. My postpartum anxiety was dramatically improved. I was sleeping better and finally felt able to focus! The wins have been so much greater than weight loss!
I’ve shared every single detail of my fat loss protocol and I’ve held nothing back. I’m telling you how I’ve worked out, what I’ve eaten, what I’ve not eaten and even laid out what typical days look like for me.
If you’re curious, you can download the entire protocol right here!
Keep in mind that what is working for me isn’t necessarily a prescription for you (and I talk more about that in the detailed PDF). I don’t think you should blindly do what I’m doing, but I hope it gives you some new ideas around consistency and creating a plan that works for you!
Nov 26, 2023 | Blog
There are some things we need to discuss around the topic of building muscle, especially if you’re someone who hasn’t made it a big priority (yet).
Your muscle mass has been accurately described as your body’s equivalent of both your 401K and your health insurance. That’s some important stuff! A 401K pays dividends down the line and your health insurance covers you in case of a medical situation.
Well, your muscle mass does the same. It pays dividends down the line and offers significant protection in case of acute or chronic health situations.
It bums me out that so many people have overlooked the critical nature of building muscle (so far). Here are a few things I’d love for you to keep in mind before you continue thinking you don’t want to get “bulky” or put on weight.
Things You Need to Know About Building Muscle
- Your muscle (or lack thereof) is your body’s only storage space for amino acids. These amino acids are necessary for things like manufacturing immune cells and red blood cells. So, if you don’t have adequate muscular reserve, you are immunocompromised. More muscle means you’re better equipped to keep yourself healthy and fight off minor or serious health challenges that come your way.
- More muscle means more energy. Less muscle means less energy. Cells within your muscles contain a higher concentration of mitochondria than cells in other types of tissue. Mitochondria are little energy factories within our cells. They literally make energy.
- If you aren’t actively working to build muscle (or at least maintain it), you’ll lose anywhere from 3-8% of your muscle per decade beginning in your 30s. That has a significant compounding effect that influences your immunity, your metabolism, posture, bone density, energy, physical abilities and more.
- More muscle is better for your metabolism and your carbohydrate tolerance. I did an entire episode on the carbohydrate tolerance piece of it, so tune in to episode 1141 for all the details. From a metabolism standpoint – muscle requires 3x more energy than other types of tissues, so the more muscle you have, the more calories you need to eat to maintain your weight. The less muscle you have, the less you need to eat to maintain your weight. On the carbohydrate tolerance side of things, muscle serves as the storage site for excess glucose. The more muscle you have, the more carbohydrates/sugar you can store. The less muscle you have, more likely carbs and sugars are going to be converted to and stored as fat. That’s very much the cliffnotes version, so listen to episode 1141 of the Primal Potential podcast for the nuance and detailed explanation.
We haven’t even touched on the impact on your physical appearance, your functional capabilities, reduced risk of injury, longevity or the fact that muscle is anti-inflammatory. To be honest, I was sold with just the convo about energy and carbohydrate tolerance. 🤷🏻♀️😂
Here’s a really important point to keep in mind in this conversation about building strength: a lot of people think they’re building strength because they use weights during their workouts. That’s not true. In fact, many people are training muscular endurance and not muscular strength.
My sense is that right now you have a lot of questions like:
- How do I know if I’m building muscular endurance or muscular strength?
- Am I too old?
- Can I do it if I have a bad back or bad knees?
- How heavy do I have to lift?
- Do I need to below to a gym?
- What types of movements should I be doing?
- What about my pilates/yoga/bootcamp? Is that sufficient?
The good news is that I did a full training on this topic with one of the most effective trainers in the country and you can listen to the replay on the podcast. We answer all those questions and more. It’s episode 1145 of the Primal Potential podcast and it’s worth every second of listening time.
>>> Listen to this episode <<< Seriously – you can’t skip this episode if you’re someone who values health, energy and longevity.
In the episode we talk about a 5-week coaching, training, fitness and education program we’re kicking off called Strong Foundations. It will include workouts, workout tutorials, movement demos, scaling options, modifications, tips on selecting a weight that is appropriate for you, nutrition information and more. You will learn more in episode 1145 but you can also sign up and grab your spot at primalpotential.com/strongfoundation/
