Ep. 352 - Living in the 80/20: What Success Really Looks Like Long-Term

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The Chasing Health Podcast

Chase Smith

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Join me, Chase Smith, and my co-host, Chris Bealhen, as I dive into all topics related to health, nutrition, fitness, mindset, and just how to live a better life - the life you WANT! I will be sharing the mic occasionally with special guests including other coaches, dietitians, clients of mine, my friends, and others who are working on becoming their best self! No topic is off limits! Thanks for tuning in!

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Ep. 352 - Living in the 80/20: What Success Really Looks Like Long-Term

The Chasing Health Podcast

52 minutes 1 second

1 month ago

Ep. 352 - Living in the 80/20: What Success Really Looks Like Long-Term

Summary

In this episode, Chase and Chris talk all about the 80/20 rule and why it's one of the best ways to reach your goals without going crazy. They explain what 80% consistency really looks like, how to track it, and why "good enough" might be better than trying to be perfect.

You'll learn how to set realistic goals, stay on track even when life gets busy, and find what works for YOU. This episode is all about playing the long game and creating habits that actually last.

Chapters

(00:00) What is the 80/20 Rule?
(01:50) Defining Consistency Beyond Just Calories
(03:00) Tracking Consistency with Red Xs and Green Checks
(05:00) How Data Creates Awareness (and Progress)
(07:00) Different People, Different 80/20s
(10:05) What Does Your 20% Really Look Like?
(12:00) Eating Ice Cream and Still Losing Weight
(14:00) How Exercise Buys You Flexibility
(16:00) You Have to Earn Your Flexibility
(17:30) Expecting Green Lights? Try Yellow and Red
(20:30) Maintenance is a Win Too
(22:00) Letting Go of Perfectionism
(24:00) 80/20 for Food Quality
(26:00) Personalization Over Perfection
(28:00) Focus on the 20% That Brings 80% of Results
(30:00) Why You Haven’t “Earned” Your Workouts Yet
(32:00) Breaking the All-or-Nothing Mentality
(34:00) Building Your Consistency Over Time
(36:00) Celebrate Process Wins, Not Just Outcomes
(38:00) Why Messy Action Still Matters
(40:00) When Tracking Consistency Feels Discouraging
(42:00) You Only Have Two Options
(44:00) Feelings Aren’t Facts—Stick to the Plan
(45:00) Emotional Maturity & Fat Loss
(47:00) Growth vs Fixed Mindset
(49:00) Final Homework: Track, Reflect, and Build from There

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