#87. Your Willpower Is Weak-The Real Reason Why You Fall off Track: and What to do About It

Host Mike Hendricks on The Real Longevity Podcast explores the myth of willpower in health and fitness, emphasising the impact of stress and exhaustion on willpower, the importance of finding a deep why, and the practice of self-compassion as a health strategy.Mike goes on to provide practical steps to break the willpower cycle and align health and fitness with love and purpose, emphasising the need to move beyond willpower and build a supportive environment for sustainable health and fitness goals.TakeawaysWillpower is a finite resourceConnecting health journey with love for longevityPractice self-compassion as a health strategyChapters00:00 Introduction and Welcome to Real Longevity Podcast06:17 Impact of Stress and Exhaustion on Willpower13:21 Taking Responsibility and Practicing Self-Compassion