I don’t care what the Internet says—I’ve found a diet plan that absolutely does not work.

Melissa and I just returned from a wonderful trip abroad to celebrate our 35th wedding anniversary. Two firsts for us: our first-ever two-week vacation, and the first time we’ve been able to sneak away for our actual anniversary.

“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?