Today’s article was inspired from a longtime reader of my column Leroy Naschke III. Leroy, like many of you, is known as a gym rat. He loves weight training, plus all the proper dieting that’s involved. Believe me, once you’re immersed into this lifestyle, it becomes a lifer.

Throughout my body-building career, I’ve been asked countless times about how much and how often I lift. Today, my reply is “I lift my butt off the couch and hit the gym.”

Now, take a deep breath, get you game face on because today is a new year, new decade and a new you.

Take the next six weeks and give it your best. If you give full effort, I promise there should be some type of body change. This could be from losing fat weight to adding muscle. The key is consistency

How’s that path of least resistance working out? It’s time to stop this cycle of failures, quit looking for the quick fixes and make today your life changer.

Don’t wait until tomorrow, no more excuses, and start exercising to get back your reaction time because it’s critical.

So, as you’re reading this column today, what new choices are spinning in your head? As soon as you put this paper down, do something healthy. Even if it’s dropping down and performing push-ups.

My message today is to let go of your busy lives, let kids be kids, release all negative thoughts, and love those around you.

Since we own a family business, the term accountability is extremely important to us. All our clients know they can count on us to deliver the best outcome for their investment. We are result driven.

Many years ago, I became a single father when my youngest child Daylyn was in second grade. Since I grew up as a coach’s son in an athletic environment, it was natural for me to raise all my kids the same way.

Your best day could be tomorrow, so be willing to fail today, as long as you’re giving it your best.

Recently, I was working with one of our male clients, Steve.

To me, baseball has a big reflection of our lives. How many times have you struck out in relationships, but eventually, you found the perfect partner? How many interviews did you go on before you landed the dream job?

Just remember, once you can own up to your mistakes, you’ll be able to keep moving forward.

If you’re from the Galveston county area, or a Galveston native (B.O.I.), you’re familiar with the name Moody.

How many of you are someone we can count on? Do you show up for work each day and give it your best? Are you the role model for your children because your actions will affect their drive for success?

As you start putting things into your body, don’t just reach for healthy foods, include creative positive thoughts.

I’m sure about everyone reading this column has failed a diet or two. Today’s dieting world is extremely confusing because of the variety of programs thrown at us each day.

Really, the true message today is to never get complacent and be on cruise control. You worked hard for your accomplishments, so work harder to stay there.