The other day I was in Boots.
Guy in front of me asked the pharmacist about fat burners.
Wanted to know if they worked.
She gave the polite answer, “They can support things if you’re also eating well and exercising.”
He nodded, pretended he understood, then bought two bottles anyway.
That right there sums up most people.
Always looking for the magic pill.
The quick fix.
The thing you can buy that’ll do the hard work for you.
And I get it.
I’ve been there.
We all have.
Buying protein cookies that taste like cardboard.
Jumping on detox teas.
Trying some new “ab challenge” that promises the world in 7 days.
It feels easier than doing the boring stuff.
But the real magic pills already exist.
You just don’t need to queue up at the chemist for them.
They look like this:
- Eat in a calorie deficit
- Get enough protein
- Walk 10,000 steps a day
- Train with weights three or four times a week
- Sleep properly
- Drink less booze
That’s it.
Nothing sexy.
Nothing shiny.
But they actually work.
Every single time.
Problem is, people would rather skip them.
They’d rather spend £50 on a supplement that promises to “torch belly fat” than just eat a bit less food.
They’ll complain they’re knackered and low on energy while staying up till midnight scrolling on TikTok.
They’ll say they want to “tone up” but then avoid lifting weights because they’re scared of getting bulky.
It’s backwards.
And the reason so many stay stuck is because they never give these basics enough time to do their job.
They do it for a week, maybe two, then get bored and jump to something new.
That’s like planting seeds and then digging them up after three days because the flowers haven’t grown yet.
The basics are boring, yeah.
But boring works.
You want to drop body fat?
You don’t need keto, fasting, slimming shakes, or any other fad.
You need to be in a calorie deficit long enough to make a difference.
You want to feel fuller and stop raiding the biscuit tin?
Hit your protein.
You want more energy?
Go to bed earlier.
You want your body to actually change shape?
Lift weights.
Consistently.
Not just when you “feel like it.”
You want to clear your head and stop feeling sluggish?
Get outside and walk.
Ten thousand steps a day adds up faster than you think.
None of it is rocket science.
But it’s also not optional if you actually want results.
So here’s the challenge.
Instead of asking “what’s the latest hack?” ask yourself which one of these six pills you’ve stopped taking.
Because the answer is usually staring you in the face.
Stop searching for shortcuts.
Stop waiting for motivation.
Pick one of these basics, start it today, then stack the rest.
Stick with it long enough and you’ll get what you want.
Fat loss, energy, confidence, strength.
Not because you found a magic pill.
But because you finally took the ones that were there all along.
-Ryan
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