I was listening to a podcast called The Impact Show yesterday and the host was talking about having better, bad days. I have been preaching about the importance of better, bad choices for years so this will be a great addition. Let’s get into these two concepts a little bit.
Having better, bad days
This is based on the Japanese philosophy of kaizen. Basically it is focusing on constant and continuous improvement. Getting better every day, even if it is incremental.
But when you are working out, there are some days you just don’t “feel” it. Maybe you are tired, stressed out, don’t feel like being there, or any number of other things. What do you do then?
You make the best out of a bad situation. What can you improve that workout? What positives can you take away? A huge one might be, you showed up even when it was the last thing you wanted to do! That is a victory. Find a way to get better every day.
Better, Bad Choices
This is a nutrition philosophy I learned years ago that mainly applies to fast food. Because you will find yourself at a fast food place, possibly some time soon.
Not exactly the best choice, but life happens. Let’s say you end up at McDonald’s. Instead of ordering the Big Mac with large drink and fries, you order a cheeseburger with medium fries and medium drink. You will save 500 calories (1348 for Big Mac meal vs 848 for cheeseburger meal). That is a meal’s worth of calories! Another victory.
Always look for the bright side and try to find small victories even on days where it looks there are none to be found.
