Live Well Be Well with Sarah Ann Macklin | Health, Lifestyle, Nutrition Where Should You Start With Health? Identify the One Habit Holding You Back | Dr. Andy Galpin | Be Well Moments
Oct 17, 2025
Dr. Andy Galpin, an exercise scientist and performance coach, shares his insights on achieving health goals effectively. He introduces the 'brake vs accelerator' metaphor, emphasizing the importance of identifying the single habit that holds you back. Discussing his experience with elite athletes and everyday clients, Andy advocates for focused action on your worst health habit, whether it’s sleep or nutrition. He highlights the value of setting realistic goals over short and long terms to streamline health improvements and reduce overwhelm.
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Remove The Biggest Performance Anchor
- Removing your biggest performance anchor multiplies progress more than adding hacks.
- Fixing the main brake reduces wear and tear and lets accelerators work better.
Focus On One Controllable Habit
- Identify the single habit you control that you hate most and stop it first.
- Make that your sole focus until it's resolved before adding other goals.
Single Focus Worked For Elite And Everyday Clients
- Andy Galpin coaches elite athletes and everyday people using this single-focus system.
- The same approach helped clients reach goals like climbing Mount Everest with no athletic background.