STOP!! Making New Years Resolutions!! Make a Plan That Works Instead

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New Year resolve is loud, but it’s not a plan. We’re kicking off 2026 by saying the quiet part out loud: most resolutions crumble because they’re vague, unrealistic, and built on motivation that fades by week two. I break down why two out of five people quit within 30 days, how “effort without strategy equals burnout,” and what to do instead when life gets messy, schedules bend, and your body hasn’t agreed to a six-day grind.

We walk through normal early setbacks—soreness, fatigue, a scale that doesn’t budge—and reframe them as signs of adaptation, not failure. You’ll learn how to beat all-or-nothing thinking with minimum viable workouts, design around friction points like distance and time, and build a routine that survives imperfect weeks. I share practical guidance for structuring your plan with four anchors: what you’ll do, where you’ll do it, when you’ll do it (same days and times for eight weeks), and why it matters beyond aesthetics. If the future you wants to get off the floor with grandkids, carry groceries without strain, and move with confidence, your training should reflect that vision now.

You’ll also hear honest talk about fear, pain, and coming back after setbacks, plus how to use recovery, mobility, and small wins to keep momentum. No guilt, no drama, no cookie-cutter templates—just a clear, flexible system that fits your real life. If you’re ready to stop starting over every January, this conversation is your blueprint for consistent, sustainable progress.

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