Be the Turtle: Why Slow and Steady Is Still the Best Health Advice
We all know the story.
The classic fable of the tortoise and the hare has been told for generations — a race between a slow, steady tortoise and a fast but overconfident hare. The hare sprints ahead, assumes victory is guaranteed, and takes a nap. The tortoise, unfazed, just keeps going… and wins.
Ask a child who wins that race and they’ll confidently say, “The tortoise, obviously. Slow and steady wins the race.”
But as adults, we often forget that wisdom.
When it comes to our health — especially weight loss — we tend to throw “slow and steady” out the window. Instead, we want dramatic results. Fast. We chase quick fixes, detoxes, and extreme challenges, thinking the next one will finally be the magic bullet.
And when we don’t see instant results, we get discouraged, frustrated, and often give up altogether.
But here’s the thing:
Real Change Doesn’t Happen Overnight
If it took you five years to gain the weight, it’s not going to vanish in five weeks. That’s not pessimism — it’s reality. And it’s a reality that, once accepted, can actually make the journey easier.
Because chasing short-term fixes rarely leads to lasting success.
A juice cleanse might help you drop a few kilos of water weight.
An 8-week shred might get you to squeeze into that dress for a party.
A detox might help you feel like you’re doing something productive.
But what happens afterward?
Most people return to their old habits — the same ones that led them to feel frustrated, tired, and unhealthy in the first place. The cycle starts again. And over time, this constant stop-start approach becomes more damaging than helpful.
What Actually Works?
After more than 20 years of coaching people through health and weight loss journeys, the answer is clear:
Sustainable, consistent habits.
Not fads. Not extreme plans. Not “all or nothing.”
The people who get healthy and stay healthy are the ones who commit to steady, manageable changes in how they eat, move, sleep, and think. They understand that it’s not about perfection — it’s about consistency.
At our studio, we run 6 Week Intensives to help people kickstart this process. But we’re not promising a total body transformation in 6 weeks. Instead, we use that time to help people build momentum — to focus on creating habits that can stick well beyond the program.
Because real change happens when you stop trying to do everything at once and start doing a few small things consistently.
Why Slow Progress Is a Good Sign
Here’s a mindset shift: If your progress feels slow, that’s probably a good thing.
It means your approach is likely realistic.
It means you’re not shocking your system or setting yourself up for burnout.
It means you’re doing things you could keep doing in 6 months… or even 6 years.
And that’s the only kind of change that really lasts.
Be the Turtle
So next time you find yourself frustrated that things aren’t moving faster — remember the tortoise.
Remember that consistent effort, no matter how slow, beats inconsistency every single time.
And remember that real success doesn’t come from racing ahead and hoping for the best — it comes from showing up, again and again, even when progress feels small.
In health and in life…
Slow and steady still wins the race.
Be the turtle. 🐢