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The opportunity to cheat
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I'm currently learning Spanish by:
Let's briefly talk about the app. You can review vocab and phrases by speaking, listening, writing, or using flash cards. But since the flash cards are digital... the app relies on the honor system after you flip the card: "Did you get this question right?" If my primary goal was just getting the best possible scores... I'd hit 'yes' and move on to the next card. But it's not. My primary goal is learning Spanish. So I hit 'no.'Sometimes several times in a row. It's not fun, but like our elementary school teachers told us: I'd just be cheating myself otherwise. The same goes for the way you track your food. Is your primary goal just hitting your targets on paper? And being able to say you're consistent? Or is your primary goal getting results?If it's the latter...
Because although a little fudging may allow for better "scores" in MyFitnessPal—just like on Babbel—what on EARTH is the point if you're not getting results? Again... You're just cheating yourself. Sam P.S. 95% of fat loss "plateaus" don't go any deeper than this checklist. Don't do yourself the disservice of thinking you're in the 5%. Instead, plug the leaks and get the results you deserve. |
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I spent Sunday morning coworking with a few new friends in Buenos Aires. In fairly predictable fashion, everybody told me about their diets when I said what I do for work. (Fun fact: some coaches lie about their profession at weddings and parties so they don't have to talk about keto at a bar!) I mention this all in good fun, of course. One gentleman actually told me about a food rule he has that helps him stay lean. Normally, I don't love food "rules"—but this is a rare one I can get behind:...
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