after years of program hopping and monday resets, here's how i finally stayed consistent with strength training, and why chasing perfect kept me stuck.
Great post. So easy to go all in on a new program, then stop, then start again. Just showing up, in whatever capacity you can, for a long (loooong) time, yields the best results! You put it all to words so well. Once I realized the power of consistency, it took the pressure off of each workout. I stuck with strength training (sometimes barely breaking a sweat, but feeling challenged enough) for two years, and paired it with an eating pattern that works for me (not perfect!) and I feel like the strongest version of myself!
loved reading about your experience, it’s really similar to mine. i always say i was really good at starting new things but never finishing them, and exercise was no exception. it took me longer than i’d like to admit to break that pattern. being consistent over the last few years, even when my routine isn’t perfect, has given me such a greater sense of fulfillment.
Great post. So easy to go all in on a new program, then stop, then start again. Just showing up, in whatever capacity you can, for a long (loooong) time, yields the best results! You put it all to words so well. Once I realized the power of consistency, it took the pressure off of each workout. I stuck with strength training (sometimes barely breaking a sweat, but feeling challenged enough) for two years, and paired it with an eating pattern that works for me (not perfect!) and I feel like the strongest version of myself!
loved reading about your experience, it’s really similar to mine. i always say i was really good at starting new things but never finishing them, and exercise was no exception. it took me longer than i’d like to admit to break that pattern. being consistent over the last few years, even when my routine isn’t perfect, has given me such a greater sense of fulfillment.
Same here!!! Love this!