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You’ve seen the post. Maybe you even read the last blog. And part of you thought, “That sounds like me…” But you haven’t signed up. Maybe you’re still not sure if it’s the right time. Maybe you’re waiting to “feel ready.” Maybe you’re thinking, “I’ll just try and get back into a routine myself first.” I get it. But here’s the thing, if you could do it on your own, you probably already would have.

You know what we get asked a lot?“How do you stay motivated?”And the honest answer? We don’t.Motivation is a bit like the British summer… shows up randomly, sticks around for five minutes, and then disappears just when you start enjoying it.The real game-changer isn’t motivation at all.It’s momentum.

If you’re anything like most of the women I work with, you probably already know what to do.Eat more veg. Get more protein. Don’t skip meals.Simple in theory, right?

If you've ever trained alongside Alice at Function Fitness, you’ll know exactly who I mean. Always smiling, always turning up (usually in green leggings), and now proudly brace-free with those very nice teeth! But Alice’s journey didn’t start in the weights room, it started years ago in a spin class during the Lou-era, long before I took over Function Fitness with Ceri. When we stepped into ownership, Alice made the decision to take the leap into classes and go through our Fundamentals. She admitted she was nervous. “I was worried I wouldn’t keep up or that I’d look silly.” But here’s what I’ve learned about Alice, she always shows up, even when she doubts herself. And that’s exactly what she did.

Last week we talked about life being heavy and how that weight shows up in your body and energy.But there’s something else that creeps in quietly and ruins progress before you even realise it.And no it’s not motivation.It’s not even discipline.

So, you didn’t wait until September. You made a few small changes. Maybe you added a bit more protein to your meals. You drank some more water. You didn’t skip lunch on that busy Tuesday. And now you’re thinking, “OK… what next?”