Tip To Lose Fat Stop Being a Pantywaist Search Skip to content Menu Menu follow us Store Articles Community Loyal-T Club Loyal-T Points Rewards Subscribe to Save Search Search The World s Trusted Source & Community for Elite Fitness Alpha LifeLiving Tip To Lose Fat Stop Being a Pantywaist This may hurt your feelings but it' ll also solve your fat loss problem Step away from your safe space and check it out by Chris Shugart January 1, 2017October 7, 2021 Tags Health & Longevity, Living Better, Tips Wimps Get Fat Ninety percent of the answer to losing fat is to simply choose better foods and be consistent in the gym. So why do people get overweight and stay that way for years when the common-sense answer is right there? What's the root problem? Answer? Being a pantywaist. Or as we'll define it here: Lack of self-discipline and self-control. The unwillingness to plan because planning workouts and meals isn't a bowl of fun. The inability to suffer just a little to get a great reward. Aversion to work. It wasn't too long ago that being tough and mentally strong were considered desirable traits. The last thing a man wanted to be called was a wimp, a weenie, weak, or lazy. Where has that gone? Why do people choose to wallow in their weaknesses instead of overcoming them (which they're very capable of doing)? Excuses Excuses "Oh, but Chris, I have a medical condition that makes it hard for me to stay lean and/or work out!" That can happen. But the strong-willed person adjusts his or her diet to compensate for that back injury, "thyroid problem" or prescription med that's making things harder. It's not easy, but easy is for pantywaists. And pantywaists get tubby waists. And what about those with the same problems that do hit their fat loss goals? How can they overcome their issues while others can't? Answer: They're just tougher. And getting tough is a choice. But the excuses pile up anyway: "I'm an endomorph." "I'm too busy." "I don't know how to prepare my own meals because I'm basically an adult toddler." "I'm broke and don't know where to buy inexpensive, healthy foods because I've never tried." Yes, in first world societies it's easy to get fat. I did myself back in the day. (Yep, I was a wimp, for a while at least.) It's hard to get lean and stay that way. Takes work. Takes planning. Takes discipline and determination. But that's what we do best. That's what YOU do best when you decide not to be a pantywaist. No other diet or training tip will "work" until you remember that you're a predatory animal with massive brain power... and not a weak-willed weenie. Get The T Nation Newsletters Don' t Miss Out Expert Insights To Get Stronger, Gain Muscle Faster, And Take Your Lifting To The Next Level related posts Sex & Hormones Tip The Top 3 Myths About Testosterone It's time to dispel some of the media scare stories you've heard about testosterone replacement therapy. Living Better, Pharma, Testosterone Optimization, Tips, TRT Tessa Gurley July 7 Alpha Life Tip The Biggest Clown in the Gym Are you a micro-repper? Don't be. Everyone is laughing at you. Opinion, Powerful Words, Strong Words, Tips John Romano April 20 Alpha Life Become a Certified Glute Trainer Wait What You can now earn a glute specialty certification from a major certification organization. Do you want to kill yourself now or later? TC Luoma September 5 Alpha Life Which Wolf Are You Feeding Are you scanning the world for excuses or opportunities? Read this, get your act together, and reach your goals. Motivation, Opinion, Powerful Words, Strong Words Chris Shugart February 17