🌻 It’s not about your willpower...

I thought I could just do it on my own...easy peasy.

I recently stopped working out with my personal trainer (not because she's not awesome 'cause she is) but our schedules just couldn't jive anymore.

So, I figured, I have weights at home, I can just work out on my own, no problemo!

I had all the best intentions of doing my full strength training sessions 2 to 3 times a week for an hour.

I had a couple of dumbbells, a dedicated workout space and told myself, “This time, I’ll stay consistent.”

But the truth?

After a few weeks, the weights just sat there collecting dust.

I really don't love strength training so I'd find every reason (excuse) to put it off...or I’d just forget.

I started thinking this was not going to work... I just wasn’t disciplined enough.

Here’s what I eventually figured out: the problem was my approach.

Once I shifted from trying to work out for an hour 2 or 3 times a week to creating small, realistic steps (workouts)— with some fun habits stacked on — everything changed.

I didn’t just “start strength training”… I became someone who actually looks forward to my strength training time (well kinda, but enough to make me do it! 😂).

Here are the 3 things that worked for me in a nutshell:

  1. Small steps: Realizing that I didn't have to work out for an hour each time, but I could split my workout into 20-30 minute sessions (even 10 minutes if I was really not into it that day)
  2. Habit stacking strategy 1: I decided to workout right after my daily 8 am 20 minute Morning Movement & Yoga class.
  3. Habit stacking strategy 2: I listen to my fave podcasts while I workout (this made a huge difference).

And that’s what I want for you too!

👉 Next week, I’ll be sharing something brand new to help women like us finally get unstuck and stay consistent.

So, if you think you might need a little help getting active and staying active, join my VIP ONE-ON-ONE COACHING WAITLIST to get first access (spots limited), bonus pricing and other goodies!

Till soon!

P.S. Remember, no willpower necessary!

Live pain free! I'm a Yoga Teacher and Wellness Coach For Women Over 40

I help women over 40 live healthy, happy and pain-free! I specialize in yoga for peri/menopause, joint pain and stress relief. Each week I share one yoga pose that you can do in less than 2 minutes to feel better now!