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The Benefits of Simplicity by Eric Leia of Eric Leia.com

In our ultra-advanced world, we tend to value the next big thing, the next gadget, the next

piece of tech, the next new trend, the next new diet. And while there's nothing wrong

with being excited about new advanced gadgets, like, say, the new iPhone and all of its constantly

updated capabilities, there is also significant value in appreciating simplicity. What do I mean by

simplicity? Well, we can basically apply this concept to anything, but here I'm

going to focus on it from a fitness and nutrition point of view. In short, going back to the basics,

and simplicity when it comes to our health and fitness tends to create positive and most importantly,

lasting results. Let me explain.

Why keep things simple? One, simplicity equals sustainability. Here's a common example.

Let's say you want to improve your health, drop a little excess weight, and start improving your physique. As you

start looking for where to start, you're likely going to immediately be presented with an

impossible amount of information. With regards to diet, you'll be bombarded with why you should go

low carb, why you should go keto, why you should go vegan, why you should only eat grapefruits for a month, and why you should

avoid kale and so on. And that's just the diet. When it comes to workout regimes, you'll be

presented with why you should only be doing high-intensity interval training workouts, why long

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