Like it or not we are all subjected to influence. Here is how you can tell if you should take this newly learned information to try it, apply it, or let it slide out the other ear. We live in a time where information is so easily accessible that it takes just a few seconds to find what you're looking for! Unfortunately, that comes with information and misinformation. Bad advice usually comes in forms that revolve around extreme claims, and fear-mongering statements that don’t make you think about your individuality.
Here are two examples of this type of advice:
“Lifting weights is bad for your back and you will hurt yourself”.
Or
“You must eat 300 grams of protein if you want to gain muscle”.
See? These are extreme claims, additional fear tactics, and there is no individual approach to thinking.
Good advice, however, will make you think. It will make you go further than just surface-level thoughts. Great advice will usually help you understand if this advice is the right fit for you because we are not all the same. Below, you will find two examples of what great advice should sound like:
“Adding some resistance training may help you develop a stronger back, but first we should figure out your entry point so we can slowly adapt to what your body needs in order to be strong again”.
Or
“You may want to consider increasing your protein intake by 20g, this will mean that you might have to consider decreasing carbs by 20g to stay in your caloric deficit to continue progression".
Did you have questions after reading the better advice? Good! It’s because they’re making you think about yourself more.
As always feel free to reach out if you have any questions!
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