So many women ask, “Where do I start?” and to that I say, if you are just getting started, HABIT STACKING is a great approach. We tend to want to do it all at once. Habit stacking is an approach that will set you up for long term success. This isn’t a sprint! Time is going to pass anyway. Set yourself up to win!
- Focus: Trying to master multiple habits simultaneously can lead to cognitive overload and dilute your focus. By concentrating on one habit at a time, you can direct your energy and attention towards making meaningful progress in that area.
- Better Success Rate: When you focus on mastering one habit at a time, you’re more likely to achieve success because you can dedicate sufficient time and effort to it. This approach allows you to build momentum and confidence, increasing the likelihood of long-term habit adoption.
- Avoiding Overwhelm: Introducing too many changes at once can overwhelm your capacity for change and lead to burnout or giving up altogether. By focusing on one habit, you can gradually integrate it into your routine without feeling overwhelmed by multiple simultaneous adjustments.
- Deeper Integration: Mastery of a habit involves more than just performing the behavior consistently. It also requires understanding the habit’s nuances, identifying potential obstacles, and developing strategies for overcoming them. By focusing on one habit, you can delve deeper into its intricacies and achieve a higher level of mastery.
- Establishing a Strong Foundation: Building habits is a process that requires time and consistency. By mastering one habit at a time, you lay a strong foundation for future habit formation. Once the first habit becomes ingrained, you can then move on to mastering additional habits with a solid base of success.
- Sustainable Progress: Sustainable behavior change is about making small, incremental improvements over time. Focusing on one habit at a time allows you to make steady progress without spreading yourself too thin. This approach promotes long-term sustainability and prevents regression.
What habit should you start with when it comes to fitness and health?
If I were you just getting started, I would start with the habit of walking daily. Start with one mile and work your way up to 2 and then 3 miles. Find a time that you can commit to and make it happen daily. If you need to implement a walking pad to achieve your steps, this is the one I currently use.
Once you have mastered this habit, I would start to add in resistance training. My BEGINNER program is a great place to start. Here is the list of suggested equipment for the program!
Once you have been able to commit to to this time requirement, I would suggest you have a goal of 100 grams of protein daily. You can also FIGURE OUT WHAT YOUR MACROS need to be for your goals. Sometimes this can take some adjusting but this calculator will give you a good baseline.
By implementing these three basic habits, you are setting yourself up for success! It’s a challenge at first, then it becomes easy. Then you are ready for the next challenge. If you stumble, start again the next day. It’s not about perfection, it’s about overall consistency!
I believe in you!!! You got this!!! We can do hard things.
