Fatties have quit prematurely. Always ask them: "Have you tried everything?" Quote from Burn the fat, feed the muscle. Definitely going to reread it now.  Be open minded and flexible. Be willing to adjust your approach as many times as necessary until you reach your goal. Be willing to try as many different things as necessary for as long as it takes. Do not do what it takes for your training partner, or your neighbor, or your spouse or anyone else.   Do what it takes for YOU.   Motivation guru Anthony Robbins once told the story of a man at a seminar who was extremely frustrated with his lack of results in his business. The befuddled businessman said he had tried “everything” but nothing worked. Here is the exchange that went on between the two of them:   Robbins: "You've tried EVERYTHING???" Attendee: "Yes, I've tried absolutely everything!" Robbins: "Tell me the last HUNDRED things you tried," Attendee: " I haven't tried a hundred things." Robbins: "OK, then just tell me the last FIFTY things you tried." Attendee: "I haven't tried fifty things." Robbins: "Alright then tell me the last DOZEN things you tried." Attendee: (getting somewhat embarrassed) "Well, I haven't tried a dozen things." Robbins: "I thought you said you tried EVERYTHING! So tell me then, how many things HAVE you tried? Attendee: (shrinking back into his seat, embarrassed), "Two or three."   Now ask yourself - and be honest – have you quit prematurely? How long have you been working at losing body fat? How persistent have you been? How many different training and nutrition strategies have you tried?