Happy Monday, Diamante family. Let’s lock in for Day 8.

If you’re just starting your fitness journey, the biggest mistake you can make is overcomplicating it.
You don’t need detox teas, strict meal plans, or a perfect routine.
You need the basics, the habits that actually move the needle.

Today is all about stripping fitness down to what really matters for beginners.

1. Move Your Body Daily

This doesn’t mean a full workout.
It could be:

• A walk

• A quick stretch

• 10 minutes of mobility

• Bodyweight movements

The goal is to build momentum and teach your body:
“We do something every day.”

Movement builds consistency and consistency builds the results.

2. Drink More Water

Most people think they’re tired, hungry, or unmotivated…
When in reality, they’re just dehydrated.

A simple rule:
Aim for half your body weight in ounces.
(E.g., 200 lbs → ~100 oz per day)

It’s not glamorous, but it works.

3. Prioritize Your Sleep

Beginners underestimate this more than anything else.

When you sleep:

• Cravings drop

• Recovery improves

• Stress decreases

• Workouts feel easier

• Fat loss becomes smoother

Start with a realistic goal:
7 hours → then aim for 7.5 → then 8.

Small upgrades over time.

4. Get Your Steps In

Walking is the most underrated fat-loss and health tool.

It keeps you:

• Active

• Stress-free

• Burning calories

• Mentally reset

Start with:
6,000 steps → then build to 7–8k.
Don’t try to jump to 10k immediately. Build the habit first.

The Truth Beginners Need to Hear

You don’t need intensity.
You don’t need perfection.
You don’t need to overhaul your whole life.

You need foundations.

Master these four steps and your body will start changing before you even add heavy workouts or strict structure.

Today’s Micro-Task

Pick one of these four habits and commit to it for 7 days straight.

Just one.

Because once you feel the progress?
You’ll naturally want to stack the next habit.

— Aquiles