Hey Girl, Being Consistent Is Challenging…
The hardest part about fitness isn’t the workout itself — it’s sticking with it. I think we’ve all experienced that cycle where we start off strong, feeling motivated and excited, and then life happens. Work deadlines pile up, the kids get sick, we get tired, and before we know it, a week or two has gone by without a single workout. Suddenly it feels like we’ve fallen off track completely.
Here’s the truth I’ve learned from my own journey and from coaching other women: consistency beats perfection every single time. You don’t have to do a perfect workout schedule, and you don’t have to spend hours in the gym to see results. What matters is finding ways to keep showing up for yourself, even when things get busy.
When my schedule is overwhelming, I look for small, doable ways to keep moving. Sometimes that’s a quick ten-minute workout in my living room before I start the day. Other times it’s a short walk outside between tasks or a set of squats while I’m waiting for dinner to cook. These little “movement moments” keep my energy up, help me manage stress, and remind me that fitness can be flexible.
The other thing that keeps me consistent is choosing activities I genuinely enjoy. For me, that might mean a strength session in the gym, a fun dance workout at home, or a brisk walk with a podcast I love. When you actually like the way you move, you’re far more likely to keep doing it — even on the days when motivation is low.
I also treat my workouts like important appointments. They go in my calendar just like a work meeting or a coffee date with a friend. This simple mental shift helps me prioritize them instead of seeing them as something I’ll “get to if I have time.” And if life still gets in the way — because it will — I have backup options ready, like a quick bodyweight routine or stretching session I can do in my living room.
The most important thing to remember is that missing one workout doesn’t mean you’ve failed. What matters is that you pick yourself back up and keep going. Progress is built over time, and every little effort counts. Some days you’ll have the energy for an intense session, and other days you’ll barely manage ten minutes — both are wins. The point is, you keep showing up.
Fitness is a lifelong journey, not a race to the finish line. If you focus on consistency over perfection, you’ll not only see results, but you’ll also build habits that last through every season of life.