Your Fitness: Prepare for January first steps

As we approach the new year, many people will be keen to hit the ground running with your health and fitness. 

Many people will be looking to put their best foot forward as they head into 2026 and this is great! It is important, however, that we don’t bite off more than we can chew when it comes to setting yourself up for long-term change and success! 

I’d imagine people’s initial goal starting out will be to develop some strong habits for life.

Focus on what little things you are doing already. If these habits are helpful towards your goals, use them to your advantage! 

Add some healthy habits to these tasks. For example, if you go for a walk each evening - why not pair this with a high-protein meal afterwards?

When it comes to introducing some new behaviours, start small and build as you get more confident. 

If you have never found a way to consistently hit the gym long term in the past, aim for 1-2 good quality sessions per week. This is more than enough starting out and gives you some time to adapt to your new regime.

My last piece of advice will be to run your own race. Comparison really is the thief of joy when it comes to your fitness journey. 

Focus on doing better and improving day to day. You will have good weeks and bad weeks, trust the process and keep moving forward. 

A rolling stone gathers no moss! Zoom out every now and again and see where you are in comparison to when you started. 

Small efforts over time are what makes the difference!

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Lastly, I would also like to clarify that I am not a registered dietician. All advice disclosed here is simply advisory based on my qualifications as a fitness professional and personal experience and knowledge gained working with individuals and helping them reach their goals. 

The advice given is not designed to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any health problem - nor is it intended to replace the advice of a physician. Always consult your physician or qualified health professional on any matters regarding your health.

I hope someone out there found some of this information useful here, just some food for thought. 

For any questions in relation to this topic or training, nutrition, etc. or for coaching inquiries, simply message me on my business page on Instagram @coachedbycashel_ or by email - contact@coachedbycashel.com