35% of People QUIT Their Fitness Resolutions for THIS Reason… (Don’t Be One of Them)
In this second episode of our New Year Resolutions “Best Practices” for fitness success series, we’re diving into one of the biggest reasons New Year’s resolutions fail.
Today, I’m sharing my second best practice for sustainable fitness goal achievement: why setting realistic goals and action steps is the key to long-term success.
Show Notes
23 January 2025
The PCS-Proof Podcast
(Episode 34) 35% of People QUIT Their Fitness Resolutions for THIS Reason (Don’t Be One of Them)In this second episode of our New Year Resolutions “Best Practices” for fitness success series, we’re diving into one of the biggest reasons New Year’s resolutions fail. Did you know that 35% of people give up on their resolutions because they set goals that are impossible to sustain?
Today, I’m sharing my second best practice for sustainable fitness goal achievement: why setting realistic goals and action steps is the key to long-term success.
Key Takeaways:
The dangers of setting big, shiny, unrealistic fitness goals.
How realistic goals build confidence, momentum, and long-term habits.
Why progress (not perfection) is the ultimate motivator.
How to create sustainable fitness habits that adapt to military life challenges, like TDYs, deployments, and PCS moves.
A powerful mindset shift that will help you ditch feelings of failure and embrace empowerment.
Take Action!
It’s time to reflect on your 2025 fitness goals. Are they realistic for your current season of military life? If not, don’t worry—it’s never too late to adjust!
To help you out, I’ve created a FREE guide to walk you through setting realistic goals and tracking your progress. Grab your copy of my “90-Day Fitness Blueprint for Busy Women” Here Now!
Final Thoughts:
You are capable of achieving amazing things, but lasting change comes from small, consistent steps—not giant leaps. Let’s commit to celebrating progress, building sustainable habits, and setting ourselves up for success in 2025 and beyond.
If this episode inspired you, please share it with a fellow military spouse, service member, or friend who’s ready to crush their goals this year. Together, we’ve got this!
Click “Play” now to start building the foundation for your most successful year yet.
Let’s Connect:
I’d love to hear from you! Share your goals and progress with me on Instagram at @gracebfitness. Let’s cheer each other on as we work toward sustainable success.
🎧 Don’t Miss Out:
If you missed last week’s episode on why “boring is better” when it comes to fitness, be sure to listen—it’s a game-changer! And don’t forget to subscribe to The PCS-Proof Podcast so you don’t miss next week’s episode, where I’ll share another “best practice” to help you stick to your goals this year and beyond.
Related Episodes:
Ep. 34: Boring is Better – A New Year’s Perspective on Sustainable Fitness Resolutions (Listen Here)
Ep. 9: The Powerful Shift from Perfection to Progress (Listen Here)
Ep. 5: The Four Seasons of Military Life (Listen Here)
🔗 Links & Resources:
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