Consistency over perfection
Are you frustrated that you’re not reaching your goals? It could be because you’re more focused on doing things perfectly rather than consistently. If you wait for the stars to align to start your fitness journey, it’ll never happen. There’s never a right time to do anything worthwhile — making your health a priority, buying a house, having children, starting a business, etc. You just have to jump in. When it comes to fitness, think of it as a life-long marathon rather than a sprint.
An imperfect (but) consistent routine will always be better than a perfect (but) inconsistent one. That means you could absolutely kill it at the gym one day, but it won’t really do much for your goals if that only happens once a month. Life happens and unforeseen circumstances may affect your routine. Maybe you’re running short on time and have to cut your workout in half. That’s ok. Maybe you’ve had a long week and you’re low on energy so you can’t go as hard as you usually do. That’s 0k. Maybe you have an injury so you have to scale back and modify some of your movements. That’s ok.
Your workout doesn’t have to be perfect. It just has to be consistent. What matters most is that you showed up, and that you keep showing up each week.
Have you ever taken an extended break from exercise and then struggled to get back into it? Sometimes it can be really hard to jump back on that horse. I’m not saying to never take days off. Rest is super important. But consistently moving your body, as imperfect as it may be, is what will drive progress. This is why it’s so important to set a realistic weekly schedule for exercise. If all you can commit to is 3 times a week, great! Just stick to it. If you adopt the #nodaysoff mentality and vow to work out 7 days a week, you’ll likely get discouraged and quit when you can’t stick with it.
If you look in the mirror every day, you probably won’t see any visible changes. This is why a lot of people give up on their fitness goals. They don’t see what they want after a month and say, “what’s the point?” But remember: changes happen slowly, with consistency and time. You may not see it, but each time you choose to move your body, you’re building a better, happier, healthier and stronger version of you!
