“Dave, how do you stay so consistent?”

Most people expect me to answer with something about discipline or willpower. But for me, it’s not about either of those things. It’s about love.

“Dave, I don’t want to watch what I eat. I’m a foodie!”

I hear this often. And my response? Me too. I love food. I love eating. I love sharing meals with my wife. If that makes me a foodie, then I’m all in.

In fitness, there’s a dangerous trap that even seasoned “workout people” fall into: believing that more is always better. More weight, more burn, more sweat, more movement. 

This Labor Day, I want you to pause and think about this: why do we compare ourselves to online fitness influencers?

But here’s the truth… the “weight loss” wasn’t the real win.

It’s not the one big thing that wrecks your health—it’s the little things stacked up over time.