261 | Why Being Inconsistently Consistent Is Your Secret Weapon

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Are you caught in the endless cycle of fitness extremes—going all-in for a few weeks before burning out completely? You're not alone. This deeply honest conversation tackles the unspoken pressure we face to be consistent in ways our bodies simply weren't designed for.
The fitness world wants us picking a lane and staying in it—bodybuilder, runner, yogi—but what if embracing variety is actually the key to sustainability? We explore how society's rigid expectations clash with our naturally fluctuating energy levels, creating unnecessary guilt when we can't maintain perfect consistency.
Most of your fitness journey exists in what I call the "meh zone"—about 80% of your workouts won't feel amazing or terrible, just somewhere in between. Understanding this bell curve normalizes the experience of having varying performance levels and prevents the shame spiral that happens when we inevitably fall below our impossible standards.
I share my personal journey through injury recovery, where I went from training intensely five days weekly to being limited to walking and gentle yoga for over a year. This forced adaptation taught me to value different movement forms and build back gradually—a lesson many of my clients with chronic fatigue, autoimmune conditions, and neurodivergence have similarly embraced.
You'll learn practical strategies for working with your body's natural rhythms instead of fighting against them, including energy tiers for matching workout intensity to your daily capacity, and identifying "bare minimum" habits that ensure forward progress even on your worst days.
What if your version of "enough" could shift each day and still count? This simple mindset shift might be exactly what you need to break free from fitness perfectionism and create sustainable, lifelong results. Share this episode with someone who needs permission to honor their body's changing needs while still making progress.

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Chapters

1. Breaking Free From Fitness Stereotypes (00:00:00)

2. The Bell Curve of Fitness Progress (00:03:24)

3. Progress Not Perfection Mindset (00:05:40)

4. Personal Journey Through Injury (00:09:03)

5. Adapting Workouts To Your Energy Levels (00:12:43)

6. Practical Tips For Flexible Consistency (00:17:17)

7. What If "Enough" Can Shift Daily? (00:19:58)