Hey there. Sometimes, life happens, and we don’t follow through with our plans. Maybe you missed a workout, went off track with your eating plan, or stepped away from a project you were working on. It happens to everyone, including me.
I try to put out a podcast daily, but over the weekend, I didn’t. I could have forced something out just to stay on schedule, but other things were happening, and I didn’t get to it. Instead of beating myself up, I got back to it when I could—focused and ready to move forward.
This applies to so many areas of life. Whether it’s fitness, work, or a personal project, there will be times when you don’t execute things the way you planned. That’s not failure. That’s just part of the process. The key to long-term success isn’t never falling off track—it’s how you respond when you do.
The best approach is to get back to it as soon as possible, but sometimes, “as soon as possible” doesn’t mean immediately. Maybe you can’t work out today, but you can get back to it tomorrow. Maybe you’ve been off your routine for weeks, but that doesn’t mean you can’t start fresh today. What matters is that when your schedule allows, you get back to what you were doing, not out of guilt, but because you’re focused on the bigger picture.
If you zoom out and look at your progress over six months or a year, one missed workout or a few days off your plan won’t define your success. What does matter is that you keep showing up over time. The people who succeed in weight loss, fitness, and personal development aren’t the ones who never miss a step. They’re the ones who don’t let a step back turn into stopping altogether.
If you’re looking for a supportive community to help you stay on track, check out The YLF Experience. Let’s keep moving forward together!