By Dani Taylor Many people believe success in fitness comes down to sheer willpower. If you just tried harder or had more discipline, you would finally hit your goals. The reality is that willpower is actually the weakest and least reliable tool you have. The folks who stay consistent are not relying on motivation. They are the ones who have built an identity around their goals and created an environment that makes success automatic. Let’s talk about why motivation fades, why

Most people think the only question that matters for vegan athletes is whether you can get enough protein. That conversation is outdated and has been answered a thousand (maybe a million?) times.  Yes, you can easily get enough protein on a vegan diet.  If you’d like to learn more about how, check out this article , this one , and this one . The real advantage of a plant-based diet for athletic performance goes far beyond hitting a protein target. New research and real-world

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