Every personal trainer has heard this line a thousand times:

“I need to start working out. I’m going to come see you.”

Most people never follow through.

At a recent party, my wife and I ran into someone we hadn’t seen in a while. Sure enough, he uttered those famous words—but not before this exchange:

“Hey guys, it’s been a while. Mary, you haven’t aged at all. JP, you have some grey hair now. How old are you?”

“I’m about to turn 45,” I told him.

“Wow, you look great for your age.” Then he turned to my wife and joked, “It must be nice to have a husband with a body like that.”

Without hesitation, my lovely wife remarked:

“He’s got the body of a 20-year-old, but the mind of a 60-year-old!”

She’s got a point. I’m no party animal. I don’t stay out late, drink excessively, eat junk food, or dance much (if at all!). My life is pretty regimented:

✅ Consistent sleep schedule
✅ Healthy eating habits (rarely eating out)
✅ Regular training (no skipped workouts)

Some call it boring, but it’s often the same people who complain about their weight, energy, and health.

You Can’t Have Your Cake and Eat It Too

If you want real, lasting results, you must improve your lifestyle. Training alone won’t cut it. Proper sleep, nutrition, and recovery are just as important as exercise.

If you’re staying out late every weekend, drinking, or indulging in bad habits, your progress will suffer. Sure, the occasional night out won’t derail your goals, but if it’s a regular occurrence, you have a decision to make.

If you want six-pack abs, you’ll need to get to bed early and ditch that six-pack of beer. Some sacrifices will need to be made.

What’s your priority?