Slow and Steady

Dear Friend,

We last discussed the pillars of behavior modification. Let’s dive into tips of how we further elevate behavior with our clients.

Sustainability:

• Learn your tendencies and pitfalls: Genetics show a blueprint of your predispositions, specifically helpful to understand your weaknesses and know what you’re up against

• Avoid rigid protocols: A setup for failure

  Example: Strict Keto diets are difficult to maintain long term.

• Strategies to help rebound when life happens

  Example: Extended fast after a vacation in Italy indulging in pasta and gelato.

Prioritization:

• Focus on the top priority project

  Example: High genetic risk for Alzheimer’s, then sleep optimization and exercise are priorities to delay onset as far out as possible.

• Depending on the difficulty of incorporation, plan for a ramp up to build it into a sustainable lifestyle

Accountability:

• Coaches, Coaches, Coaches. If the last time you had a coach was high school, then you’re like me. All the coaches in my life have elevated my performance beyond my own capabilities, so it makes sense to have a coach to elevate your health.

• Hawthorne Effect. This is an unwanted scientific phenomenon where individuals modify their behavior when they know they’re being observed. We can use this as a tool.

  Tip: Schedule Dexa scans out for the year. After falling off the wagon, knowing your composition will be measured will light the fire to get you back on the wagon.

Habit forming is a great way to make things sustainable. Our team is currently rereading Atomic Habits. Definitely worth the read for tips on making lasting changes.

Next time we will talk about our overall practice style.

Our clients at BodyTimeMD are already high achievers, we further elevate their health which requires a motivated individual and a supporting team. Hope this provides some insight, let’s talk if you are interested in finding out more about your body.

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Thanks,

Mike