When you miss a strength workout, how quickly does “my week changed” turn into “I can never stick with anything”?
A sick kid, family visiting, or something unexpected can change a perfectly reasonable plan. But an interrupted week can start to feel like a verdict on your ability to be consistent.
In this episode, I’m sharing how a visit from my parents and a call about my sick son changed my own workout plans, and how I’m approaching what comes next. We’re talking about the meaning we give missed workouts, why “I only worked out once” deserves another look, and what it takes to return without making it a whole new project.
If you’re a woman over 40 getting started with strength training or trying to find your way back, I hope this conversation helps you handle the weeks that don’t cooperate. There’s room here for the weeks when no workouts happen, too. The goal is to give yourself a way back when your body and circumstances allow, without turning an interruption into another reason to give up.
Ready to go from “I should lift” to “I do lift”?
Join me in Done Thinking. Let’s Lift!, my eight-week group coaching program for women over 40 who are getting started with strength training or coming back after time away. You’ll get strength workouts and weekly group coaching calls, with replays if you can’t join live.
The total cost is $294, with two ways to pay:
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I can't wait to help you go from “I should lift” to “I do lift” by building confidence with strength training and a flexible routine you can keep coming back to!
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