Lee Ramsey: What you do not use, you lose — now, how to get yourself in motion
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Lee Ramsey: Your effort is never useless — but why do we fear making a change?
Last week a client of mine said, “What keeps me from really focusing on my health? I have been successful…
Lee Ramsey: Developing nonnegotiables — recognizing priorities lets you see where you are
Last week, as a work day was coming to a close, I asked my client, “What are the things you…
Lee Ramsey: Why small changes work . . . but start with the first smallest step in the right direction
If you have read any book on habits, you have probably heard that changing slowly over time is better than…
Lee Ramsey: Consistence isn’t the problem, commitment is — the keys to being healthier
Here is the most common phrase spoken by those who are trying to improve their health (whether that’s going to…
Lee Ramsey: We do not account for how much better we get — but, first, just start
A few weeks ago, on a warm April evening, I was sitting on the porch with a good friend of…
Lee Ramsey: There is no magic bullet for health — it takes consistency and discipline
On a rather beautiful day recently, I was taking a walk through the woods with my older brother. We were…
Lee Ramsey: Self doubt and fitness — doubt is an integral part of change
A couple of months ago, I was having a conversation with a friend. We were discussing the myriad of inter/interpersonal…
Lee Ramsey: Taking yourself seriously — to get yourself on a healthy track (and stay there)
Maintaining a healthy lifestyle requires consistent discipline. It requires going to the gym when you don’t want to, cooking when…
Lee Ramsey: Health as an identity — not just a set of behaviors
It’s not unnatural to compartmentalize behaviors into categories. To a degree, we all do this; at the very least subconsciously….
Lee Ramsey: Health is a life-long journey — accept that, so you can succeed
“Why is being healthy so hard?” One of my clients, with the utmost sincerity, asked me this last week. She’s…
Lee Ramsey: How to start improving your health — and resolving to make lasting changes
Each and everyday, I work with people who are taking actionable steps to positively improve their quality of life. Over…
Lee Ramsey: The comparison game is a losing proposition at the start — find your own place
It is common to compare yourself to others. It’s common to critique your own figure in the light of someone…
Lee Ramsey: How the gym helps develop resilience — and why that’s important
How the gym develops resilience Resilience is a difficult word to define. Is it simply a character trait? Is it…
Lee Ramsey: Why habit change is so difficult — to understand the why, take responsibility
Habits are what we do consistently over time. Our habits can range from the particular way we brush our teeth,…
Lee Ramsey: How to be consistent in (and outside) the gym
By far, one of the most common questions I receive concerning health and fitness is: “How do I become consistent…
Lee Ramsey: Problematic belief systems around health, fitness – the biggest loser
Three steps to solving any problem are: Identifying the problem. Finding a solution. Completing the steps the solution requires. If…
Lee Ramsey: Problematic belief systems around health/fitness — ‘the cancel out mentality’
It is not uncommon to analyze your day into good and bad decisions. It can feel quite good to look…
Lee Ramsey: Common myths about exercise – faster is (not) always better
The dominant philosophy shaping much of American life can be summed up simply: whatever is most efficient, whatever produces results…
Lee Ramsey: Common myths about exercise – Optimal isn’t always realistic
The word optimal has become one of the most overused and misunderstood terms in the health and fitness space. Optimal…
Lee Ramsey: Common myths about exercise – Why working harder doesn’t always work
One of the most common misconceptions about exercise is that “The more workouts I do, the harder I sweat, the…
Lee Ramsey: Fitness as self care, not punishment — the right mind set makes all the difference
Growing up in sports, exercise was often communicated in a way that can only be described as borderline masochistic. Training…
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