Instead of reviewing a list of dos and donts about New Year’s resolutions, or repeating the same old messaging about how to set SMART goals, cut right to the chase and uncover the #1 key to lasting changes that most fitness and nutrition programs glaze right over –  yes, even the programs that don’t have you focusing on the scale or restriction! Before you get bogged down in the details, learn what long term sustainable actually means, how to appropriately manage your expectations right out of the gate, and let this be the foundation that guides you through any goal you set out to reach.

Diet culture conditions us to think that weight loss, weight loss, weight loss is the only goal a woman can have. It’s not! Explore what types of fitness goals exist beyond the scale, and pinpoint what feels really exciting for you to work on throughout the year. If losing weight IS what you want, cool! We’ll make sure you understand the difference between weight loss and fat loss and also talk about why focusing on fat loss all the time is damaging to your metabolism. 

Athletes approach their sports with a mindset of pre-seasons, on seasons, and off seasons, and you can approach your fitness this way too. Learn how you can apply the concept of organized training cycles to your own fitness goals, and discover the essential factors that must be considered ahead of time when plugging these into your calendar for the year. Get the game changing lessons for being more flexible when life happens and accepting ebbs and flows as being an inevitable and natural part of the wellness process.

It’s totally normal for fears to come up when setting goals, especially if you are approaching something in a new way than you have in the past. Dive into some of the most common worries that come up for women when approaching fitness goals this new cyclical point of view. Understand what blocks may come up and get the tools you need to work through any “what ifs” and uncertainties as they arise (because you know they will!).

Finally, wrap up the week by bringing it all together. Learn the nutrition, sleep, and stress considerations for what you’re setting out to accomplish, whether this be putting on some muscle, working on that first pushup, or developing a healthier relationship with rest and recovery. Get extra tips and coaching in real time, make sure your strategy feels fluid and flexible with the ability to pivot if needed, and take the opportunity to ask any questions you have before you set out to put your plan into action!