A Heartfelt Letter to Overcome Workout Consistency Struggles

You feel the determination within you. You sense it striving to break free. And you know you desire to achieve workout consistency and reach your weight loss goals.

But you hesitate.

You’re reminded of your past inconsistent weight loss efforts. You’re afraid of the scoffs your doubters will give you because they don’t believe you could do it. You’re scared of lacking motivation, feeling deprived, and struggling with the challenges.

And most of all?

You’re afraid because you’ve failed hundreds of times in the past.

That desire for a healthier life may be an illusion. Reaching those weight loss goals may feel unreachable right now. Or you’re fooling yourself, and this whole idea of transforming your body is a fantasy. It’s only reserved for a select few.

So, you do nothing.

You stay in your comfortable routines. You dabble with dieting or exercise plans. And you drown your aspirations with procrastination, distractions, and mindless entertainment. All this while telling yourself you’ll become more serious tomorrow.

But will you?

“No,” a quiet voice whispers in your mind. “No, this is all very, very wrong.”

It can’t be…

The suffocation of what you so desire.

It’s like trying to lose weight all over again.

You see the struggle happening again.

A start with enthusiasm. The first push with the initial thrill of making progress. But soon, you struggle. Your energy fades, your motivation wanes, and you slowly fall back to your old habits.

As time progresses, the strength you once had diminishes. You put up less of a fight and your eyes lose their spark of determination. Soon, you stop doing anything and give up on your goals.

It’s terrible. It’s also familiar.

The problem?

You’re comfortable with being uncomfortable. It’s easy to delay doctor visits, look good in black and suck your tummy in for pictures. Anyone can do that.

The most dangerous traps aren’t obvious. They’re the comforts that make you feel secure and content. They lull you into unhealthy habits and a sedentary lifestyle. Before you know it, you’ve neglected your fitness and well-being. That’s how it happens.

Don’t wait to have a wake-up call.

The one where you feel a crushing pressure on your chest.

Then with wide eyes and shock trying to figure out why it feels so tight and you’re short of breath. Realizing you’ve slumped to the floor and unable to get up.

Trying to catch your breath while realizing you’re having a heart attack. Struggling to move, but able to call for help. The pain intensifies and each second feels like an eternity. When the paramedics finally arrive they load you into an ambulance. As you drive to the hospital, you remember what got you to this point.

All the neglected medications. You ignored advice about healthy living, realizing too late how critical it all was.

If only you could rewind and do things over. You’d stick to one program and never quit.

You’d focus on your health, follow the doctor’s orders, and commit to a healthier lifestyle. You’d exercise more, eat better, and take your medications as prescribed. You’d listen to the warnings and take action before it reached this point. At that moment, you vow to change if given another chance, understanding now that your life depended on it.

You can’t go back in time, but you can change today.

How?

Simple: A decision.

The more I work with clients, the more I see that weight loss isn’t about knowledge or strict discipline. It’s about workout consistency and determination.

You never know if you’ll see the results you want. You never know if you’re capable of sticking to a new routine. Your plan may not succeed, leaving you back at square one, feeling discouraged and frustrated.

But it doesn’t matter.

Here’s what I see and do know.

People who succeed in weight loss make a decision backed by committed action.

Do you have to change your lifestyle?

Yes!

In that case, count your blessings and stay committed, as many would love to be in your position.

Everyone else? It’s time to take action.

You have to do it. Here’s how:

• Cut out unhealthy habits.

• Get rid of junk food and sugary drinks.

• Reduce excessive snacking, and anything else not necessary for your well-being.

Find a healthy lifestyle routine that works for you:

• Start with short walks.

• Join a local gym

• Follow online workout videos.

Change won’t come immediately, but small results will follow once you keep taking action.

Construct a fallback plan for when things get tough.

What healthier snacks can you have on hand?

How will you stay active during busy days?

You need to know the answers to these types of questions because there’s a good chance you’ll face challenges.

Sound hard?

It is, but so is everything else worth achieving.

You either do it, or you give up on your goals.

That’s harsh, I know, but listen: your health and well-being depend on it.

You know what you’re supposed to do. You can feel it. The same part of you that looks at your unhealthy habits and tells you they’re wrong is also reading this letter. It’s whispering, “The time is now.”

When will you listen?

You might say:

• I have a demanding job with long hours.

• I have too many responsibilities at home.

• I’m too tired after a long day.

• I don’t have time to cook healthy meals.

• I can’t find time for exercise with my hectic schedule.

• I have health issues that make exercise difficult.

Your family and others need you.

But how can you take care of yourself or anyone when you’ve got health issues? When a plane gets in difficulties you put on your oxygen mask first. Not taking care of your health is the same as helping everyone but yourself. If you’re not good to yourself then you’re no good to anyone.
You can be an inspiration to your loved ones.

If they see you working hard exercising and eating right then how much more will they want to follow you. You’ll be their hero. The only real-life hero they know.

It’s amazing how many people use their responsibilities as an excuse to never pursue their health goals. Even when they know it’s affecting their well-being. They’ll only look after their family and their bills, and they think they’re being responsible.
But that’s a perversion of the word.

Responsible is taking the gift of life and doing something with it.

Responsible is finally sticking to that workout routine or healthy eating plan. It’s not for vanity or appearances, but because you know it’ll improve your life.

Responsible is not only telling your kids to pursue their dreams. It’s about pursuing your health goals too, so they can look at you and realize what’s possible.

Now imagine yourself one year from now. You’ve achieved your weight loss goals.

You’ve had people who started on their fitness journey all because of you. It takes immense effort and commitment – a challenge you’re more than able to meet.

You’re able to do it despite the initial struggles and setbacks. Without letting anything but your determination drive you.
So, your excuses? They’re just that: excuses.

You’re here to live a healthy life. Your family and friends want you to be healthy. Your friends and family out there need your inspiration.

SO START!

And throw aside anything that gets in your way of workout consistency.