welcome to part 2 of the 12-month roadmap to to finally build a fitness routine that sticks. if you missed part 1, you can read it here.
by now, you’ve built a routine you can stick to (and, more importantly, one you genuinely enjoy), and you’ve been lifting weights consistently for about six months. now it’s time to start making more decisions on your own, rather than relying on someone else’s plan to tell you what to do every step of the way.
part 2 is all about learning to take ownership of your fitness routine:
adjusting your training when needed, getting through difficult weeks without throwing everything out the window, and building habits that will last well beyond these 12 months.
just like before, think of each phase as a direction, not a deadline. take the time you need, and use the checkpoint at the end of each phase to assess where you are before moving on.
here’s what we’re going to cover today:
months 7 to 9: building independence
learning how to adjust your training without relying on someone else’s plan
creating your own minimum week for busy or difficult periods
learning how to structure your nutrition around your goals and adjust your food intake as your needs change
recognizing progress beyond what you see in the mirror
months 10 to 12: making it last
revisiting your goals and figuring out what you want next
adding new challenges without starting from scratch
building a long-term relationship with fitness that can evolve with you
doing a simple year-end review and planning your next steps
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