Hey everyone,

Diet is 100% overrated when it comes to fat loss.

Of course, diet -- a calorie deficit -- is what will inform your success when losing fat, but diet alone is absolutely useless.

Well, more precisely diet as a function without the corresponding mindset shift.

For years, I knew how important diet was when it came to losing fat.

Nobody can break the laws of thermodynamics.

You eat more calories than you burn, you gain fat.

You eat fewer calories than you burn, you lose fat.

Simple as.

But with a crappy mindset, you will begin to create millions of copes and justifications to avoid having to avoid the (junk) foods you love.

You cannot outcardio a bad diet -- sustainably.

If you've tried burning over 1000 calories through exercise, you will realize how it is SO MUCH easier to simply eat 1000 fewer calories.

Even with the knowledge that consuming fewer calories than we burn is conducive to fat loss -- how come so many people still struggle to lose fat?

There comes a point where it simply cannot be attributed to ignorance alone.

Wilful ignorance comes with the territory of a bad mindset.

And what is diet without mindset?

Absolutely f--ing useless.

What's the point of a Ferrari without a driver?

You choose to ignore the 1000s of empty calories you gorge on when enjoying those pizzas, burgers, fries, beers, and ice creams.

Yeah, they're delicious; yeah, the dopamine hit is comforting.

But that momentary comfort can undo days of progress.

When I finally decided to make a stand and get lean, I had to go through a process of "cleaning out my closet" before making the requisite mindset shift.

Those who know me will know that I haven't had the easiest early adulthood.

I had to exorcise many demons before addressing the root cause of my lifelong overeating.

Once that root cause can be exposed, then you can begin to adopt a mindset that will allow you to withstand the discomfort that comes with a prolonged calorie deficit.

Don't kid yourself -- it isn't a walk in the park.

Some days will be tougher than others.

You may even cave to your cravings.

However, consistency is key to your success.

Do not allow any other outcome other than success be a part of your mindset.

So what if you ate some sugary dessert?

It's not the end of the world.

You are stronger than surrendering to your cravings -- and demons.

A strong mindset should cover potential dietary mishaps.

And what to do when it happens.

Get back on that horse.

Mindset over matter.

You will win.

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Stay strong!

Herculean Strength

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