re: People who work out all the time but never look any different

I see it everyday in gym.... people working out, and not even sweating! If your not exerting enough energy to sweat, your not doing it right!

Also, I see some doing the strangest, unorthodox, non productive exercises... wasting time. They should stick to the basic exercises until they progress.

Consistency is the MOST important factor.. One has to be willing to put in the work, the weights never lie! You only get back what your willing to put in.
If all above is in check, guess its what your after, how important it is to you.