“But Dave, I eat healthy when I go out to eat.”

I hear that all the time — and honestly, I say it too.

Think of your body like a budget.

Someone asked me the other day what I’ll be eating for the Super Bowl. I always smile at that question… as if being “the health and fitness guy” means I live on quinoa and tofu. (I don’t eat either, by the way.)

Imagine if Spud Webb — all 5’7” of him — had looked at his genetics and said,

“I’m too small for the NBA, so why even try?”

Here we are—several weeks into the new year.

If you’re still feeling solid with your health and fitness habits, that’s awesome.

But history tells us something important:

This is also the time when many people start to slip.

This time of year, I hear it a lot.

“I’ve built my New Year’s program.”

“I’m going all in.”

“I’m pushing hard this time.”