Today I got my Precision Nutrition package. It’s a lot bigger than I expected… but it’s good… I’ve started reading through it, and while I won’t be able to adhere to some of their recommendations (eat veggies with every meal), I can learn a lot.
One thing that has really stood out so far, is this concept of inside outside. They talk about how when you’re starting a plan, you’re typically going to lose a fair bit for the first few weeks, then stop, then start, then stop, then continue stopping, then start… There can be a lot of disappointment around that, unless you change your perspective.
I’ve certainly had my fair share of disappointment… because I’m working hard… and I’m looking for external gratification – ie. losing a certain amount of weight a week, etc… it’s a numbers game… but the PN guys correctly identify that the body doesn’t work on numbers. It’s not linear.
So what’s happening in the week that you’re sticking to the nutrition plan, yet losing nothing… lots, apparently. It’s about the inside. Things may be evolving – body mass changing, fat changing, muscle changing, physique, makeup, etc… There are so many things that can change that we’re not aware of because they’re inside of us, we don’t think they’re happening.
But the truth of the matter is, if you stick to a healthy nutrition plan – as opposed to something less healthy – changes are happening. Your body’s adapting, improving… It may be your health, your energy levels… something. Who knows? But you’re on the track for a healthier life, which is the biggest goal.