It’s easy to feel motivated when you first set your fitness goals. But what happens when life gets in the way, and you struggle to stay consistent? We all have moments where we lose motivation or time becomes tight. Here are my top five tips to help you stay on track and make progress, even when life is chaotic.
1. Set Realistic, Manageable Goals
It’s easy to go all in when you’re feeling motivated, but that can lead to burnout, or life can get in the way (annoying!). Instead, set smaller, manageable goals that you can realistically achieve. For example, instead of aiming to work out five times a week, start with three. Consistency is key to long-term success.
2. Prepare for Success
Planning is one of the best ways to stay on track with your fitness goals. Prepare your workout clothes the night before, plan your meals in advance, and schedule your workouts into your calendar like an important meeting. When everything is prepped and ready, it’s easier to stay on course.
3. Keep It Short and Sweet
Don’t feel like you need to spend hours in the gym to make progress. Short, effective workouts are your friend, especially when you’re super busy. Whether it’s a 20-minute HIIT workout or a quick home circuit, it all counts. Focus on intensity and form, not on how long you’re exercising for.
4. Find Your Why
What’s the real reason you want to stay fit? Is it to have more energy for your kids, to feel confident in your body, or to improve your health? Whatever your reason, remind yourself of it often. Write it down, put it somewhere visible, and keep coming back to it on tough days. I ask my clients every week to re-write their goals so it keeps them front of mind and in focus.
5. Don’t Aim for Perfection
It’s important to remember that nobody is perfect, and you don’t have to be either. There will be days when you miss a workout or eat something off plan – and that’s okay! What matters is how you respond to that (i.e. steer clear of the f*ck it bucket) that you jump straight back in and keep going. Progress over perfection, always.
Staying on track with your fitness goals doesn’t have to be hard, but it does require intention. The more you prepare and remind yourself of why you’re doing this, the easier it becomes. My Thrive in 5 programme helps you build consistency by providing personalised support, accountability, and realistic goal-setting. Ready to take the next step? Let’s chat!
