I talk to a lot of people who are working hard. They’re putting in the hours at the gym, sweating, and pushing themselves. And yet, they’re not getting the results they want.
They’re frustrated. They’re confused. They’re ready to give up.
And almost every time, the problem isn’t a lack of effort. It’s a lack of homework.
They’ve heard something on the internet, or from a friend, or read it in a magazine, and they’ve just decided to believe it. Without questioning it. Without understanding the why…
For example:
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“I’m not losing weight because my metabolism is slow.”
This might be true, but it’s rarely the full picture. More often, the daily choices around nutrition and activity levels are the real culprits. Did you do the homework to track your intake versus your output? -
“I have to do hours of cardio to burn fat.”
This is a common myth. In fact, intense strength training and shorter, high-intensity workouts can be far more effective at changing your body composition. Did you do the homework on EPOC (Excess Post-exercise Oxygen Consumption)? -
“I can eat whatever I want as long as I train hard.”
Another classic. You can’t outrun a bad diet. Ever. Did you do the homework to understand what’s in the food you’re eating?
This isn’t about being a scientist. It’s about being smart. It’s about doing the work—not just in the gym, but in your head.
You wouldn’t buy a new car without reading a single review, would you? You wouldn’t invest your life savings without understanding the basics of the market. So why would you invest your most valuable asset—your body—without doing the same?
Key Facts to Remember:
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Calories matter.
They are not the only thing that matters, but they are the first thing that matters for weight change. You cannot ignore them. -
Protein is a priority.
It’s essential for building and maintaining muscle, which is the engine of your metabolism. -
Strength training is non-negotiable.
Building muscle is the single best thing you can do for your body, your metabolism, and your long-term health. -
Sleep is just as important as training.
Lack of sleep can mess with your hormones, increase your cravings for junk food, and decrease your motivation to train.
See, there’s no magic bullet. There’s no secret. There are just facts.
And when you do your homework, you empower yourself. You stop being a victim of misinformation and start being the master of your own choices. You learn to filter out the noise and focus on what actually works.
So stop guessing. Stop hoping. Stop wishing.
Do your homework. Understand the facts. Make the best choices for you.
And when you do, that hard work you’re putting in will finally start to pay off in a big way.
As always, any questions, please just ask. I am happy to answer.
Until next time, have faith and take action.
Robert Freeme
