The Secret to Staying on Track with Your Fitness Goals

Hey there,

You already know that getting fit takes effort, but the real game-changer? Consistency. It’s what separates those who see results from those who stay stuck.

We all slip up. Maybe you miss a workout, eat off-plan, or just feel unmotivated. That’s normal. What matters is how fast you get back on track.

Today, I’m giving you five simple ways to stay consistent, even when life gets in the way.

Tip 1: Stop Relying on Motivation

Motivation comes and goes, but habits stick. Instead of waiting to “feel” like working out, make it a non-negotiable part of your routine, just like brushing your teeth.

Try this: Set a specific workout time and stick to it, no matter what. Wether it’s first thing in the morning, waking up an hour earlier or sacrificing that couch time for a 20-30 minute workout.

Tip 2: Make It Too Easy to Skip

If your workout plan feels overwhelming, you’re more likely to quit.

Instead, start small and build up. Maybe its a 10 minute session on the elliptical or maybe its 3x a week full body routine.

Try this: Commit to just 5 minutes on low-motivation days. Once you start, you’ll likely keep going.

Success doesn’t come from what you do occasionally, it comes from what you do consistently.
- Marie Forleo

Tip 3: Track Your Progress (The Right Way)

Seeing progress is one of the best ways to stay motivated. But don’t just rely on the scale.

Take me for example, recently I’ve been on a weight-loss phase and sometimes the scales actually ticks upwards. Likely water retention.

But, that tick up had the potential to affect my progress. I had to take a step back and understand that number doesn’t mean I’m not progressing.

Try this: Take progress photos, track how much weight you lift, or note how you feel after workouts. Small wins add up.

Tip 4: Remove the ‘All or Nothing’ Mindset

Skipping one workout or eating one bad meal doesn’t ruin your progress… quitting does. Don’t let one off day turn into a bad week.

Try this: If you mess up, just get back on track at the next meal or workout. No guilt, no stress.

Tip 5: Make Fitness Fit YOUR Life

If your plan doesn’t fit your lifestyle, you won’t stick to it.

If it’s a burden day in and day out, you’ll loose motivation and give up. I see it all the time.

People go from eating 10,000 calories a day, to suddenly thinking they can only eat a very restrictive diet, meaning 1,200 calories max.

Those first two or three days the scale number slopes down quite rapidly, but then the body is smart enough to start stabilizing itself. And this is when that number starts to stall.

This is the stage where hunger creeps in, thoughts start flooding your brain and boom you quite… Soo…

Try this: Choose workouts you actually enjoy, find healthy foods you like, and schedule workouts when they work best for you.

The Bottom Line

You don’t need to be perfect, just consistent. Small actions every day lead to big results over time.

Even applying one tip rom above is enough to start. Then slowly compound onto that with other tips and before you know it, you’ll start to notice progress.

Which tip will you try first?

Hit reply and let me know!

You got this!