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292. Why Discipline Will Always Beat Motivation

August 01, 2025

Most people think they need to feel motivated in order to eat healthy, work out, or stick to their running schedule.

But here’s the truth—motivation is fleeting.

It might get you started, but it won’t carry you through the tough days.

What you really need is discipline.

In this episode of the podcast, I’m breaking down Why Discipline Will Always Beat Motivation.

You’ll learn what each of these really means, how they apply to weight loss and improving your health and fitness, and how to stop relying on motivation and start building real, lasting discipline instead.

I’ll also clear up some common myths about both motivation and discipline, and give you practical tips to help you stay consistent even when you don’t feel like it.

If you’ve been struggling to stick with your healthy habits, this episode will help you shift your mindset—and get results that last.

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  • Get lean and strong without burning yourself out
  • Become fat-adapted so you burn more fat (even at rest)
  • Train smart, fuel right, and build unstoppable confidence

This is personalized, 1:1 coaching designed specifically for runners like you—because cookie-cutter plans don’t cut it.

If you’re ready to finally reach your weight loss and running goals (and stay there),
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In this training, you’ll learn:

  • Why “run more, eat less” is actually sabotaging your results
  • The one thing most runners skip when trying to lose weight
  • How to fuel smart for fat loss and endurance
  • The mindset shifts that make your progress stick
  • And the surprising key to long-term success (hint: it’s not willpower)

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