Confused About Which Diet or Workout Plan to Follow?

Keto? Vegan? Low-carb? Fasting?

Cardio, CrossFit, yoga, lifting?

If you’ve ever felt stuck trying to figure out the “right” plan, you’re not alone. With so much information out there, it’s easy to get caught in endless planning, second-guessing, and starting over…All without ever seeing results.

At Stay Strong Fitness, I hear this all the time:

“Sam, can you just tell me what to do?”
“I tried one plan, but then I read something that said the opposite, so I quit.”

The truth is this….
An imperfect plan done consistently beats a perfect plan done inconsistently, every time.
That is worth repeating:
“An imperfect plan done consistently beats a perfect plan done inconsistently, every time.”
Write that down.

Why Consistency Beats Perfection

Most diets and exercise programs can be effective. The challenge is adherence. Constantly switching plans prevents your body from adapting to the stimulus you provide. Frequent changes in nutrition or training create conflicting physiological signals, limiting metabolic and muscular adaptations and keeping progress minimal.

In short: if you change everything at once, your body gets confused and you stay stuck.

A Simple Way to Cut Through the Noise

Instead of trying to overhaul your entire life at once, focus on building habits one step at a time:

This is what I do with a client if they are stuck, try it out.
Pick ONE area—exercise or nutrition—not both.
Commit to it for 3–4 weeks, no changes, no upgrades.
After 4 weeks, add one small new habit.

This slow, steady approach builds momentum without overwhelm.

Example Plan You Can Start Today

Weeks 1–4: Strength train 3 days a week for 45 minutes. Stick to it—don’t add more.

Weeks 5–8: Keep strength training, and add one nutrition habit. For example, drink a glass of water every morning.

Weeks 9–12: Keep training + water habit, then add another small change, like eating protein with every meal or trying intermittent fasting.

By the end of a few months, you’ll have built a lifestyle—not just another short-term plan.

Takeaway

Consistency Conquers