Hey Reader,​

Do you ever feel like the consistency you’re striving for in nutrition and fitness is more of an elusive dream than a realistic goal? Mainstream culture often paints it as flawless execution, day in and day out.

Here's a radical thought: What if the traditional view of consistency is... wrong? What if we've been setting ourselves up for failure without even realizing it?

It's disheartening, isn't it? Constantly battling to meet these standards. The struggle becomes your identity, as someone who just can't seem to be consistent, no matter how hard you try. (This can be especially true if you've been more consistent during another time in your life.) This mindset of trying to meet an unrealistic standard can trap you in a cycle of frustration and discouragement.

But what if you could shift this perspective?

Today I’ve got three practical solutions to help you redefine consistency on your own terms.

1. Redefine consistency: What might consistency look like for you in the context of your life NOW, not last year, 5 years ago, or 10 years ago. Do you really NEED to do “XYZ” 5 times a week? What would be good enough? Whether that is with movement, eating healthy, meal planning, etc. Who says you have to do it every day or 5 days a week in order to be “consistent”?

You get to set the rules. Consistency might be doing something two times a week instead of nothing at all. Can you let go of the unrealistic expectations and rules that you are putting on yourself, and embrace being consistent in a way that you choose to do?

Here’s another radical thought for you. If you are someone who is always stopping and starting your exercise program, or a diet, you are actually “consistent” at always starting again. So maybe you aren’t as inconsistent as you think or tell yourself.🤯

​
What if consistency meant doing what's realistically sustainable for you, right here, right now, and not what the fitness or diet gurus dictate?
​

2. Identify the Bright Spots: What are you already doing well? Or good enough? Can you do more of that? Work with your strengths, not against them. You don’t need to reinvent the wheel. Look for what things are already working for you, build on that.

Remember the scene from Pixar's Monsters, Inc. where Mike is ecstatic to see himself on TV during a commercial, even though his face is completely obscured by the logo? Instead of being disappointed, he's thrilled, jumping up and down, exclaiming, “Did you see that? I was in the commercial!” I absolutely LOVE that scene.😍 It speaks to my heart. It's a humorous, yet powerful reminder that sometimes, it's all about perspective. Celebrating the small stuff, like Mike did, can be a big win in itself.

3. Frequency Over Consistency: Focus on frequency over consistency. At least in the beginning. Once you are doing that, and you’ve increased your frequency, THEN you can start to focus on optimizing your “consistency”.

Here’s an example: Let’s say you struggle to fit in strength training. Ideally, you’d like to do 2-3 workouts a week, but your reality? It’s hit or miss. Some weeks you manage two workouts, but then you miss a week or two and feel like you’re starting over every time.

Instead, set a simple goal: 4 strength workouts this month. That could mean one workout a week, or maybe you miss a week, then double up another week—it’s flexible! The beauty of this approach is that it removes the pressure to “get it perfect” every week and keeps you focused on making progress.

And here's something else to think about: If you’ve only been managing one workout every other week, getting in four this month means you’ve doubled your success rate! That’s empowering, right? Progress, not perfection, is what builds momentum and keeps you moving forward.

Life is anything but predictable. Energy levels, schedules, and circumstances all shift. Consistency isn’t about following a rigid plan, but it IS about adapting, showing up when you can, and celebrating the small wins that add up over time.

How can YOU redefine consistency in a way that works with your strengths and life’s flow? Hit reply and share—I’d love to hear your thoughts!

Here’s to embracing change, redefining consistency, and celebrating every step of the journey.