10/10/2024
I hear it all the time: "Life's too busy right now. I'll start when things slow down." If only I had a dollar for every time that came up in conversation LOL.
Here’s the truth: life won’t slow down, and the "perfect time" will never appear. The right time to start is when you decide to make it a priority.
Let me break it down with a real example—clients in their 50s and beyond who come to me wishing they’d started sooner.
They kept putting it off while the kids were young and the job demands were high, but now they face the reality of a steep hill to climb: decades of neglect, low energy, and health markers that have slipped out of control.
They've shared deep regrets with me...
..Wishing they had more energy for their grandkids
..Feeling like they're constantly fighting uphill with their health and weight because they let things slide for too long (it's easier to prevent conditions in the first place than manage them!)
..Fearing the consequences of not prioritizing fitness sooner—now dealing with joint pain, high blood pressure, disease diagnosis/scares and other issues that make everything feel harder.
And they all say the same thing: “If only I started 10, 20, or 30 years ago.”
Here’s the kicker: You’re not just losing time by putting this off—you’re making the climb harder later.
It doesn’t get easier with age; the longer you wait, the more work it will take to regain strength, stamina, and health.
But here’s the good news: It’s never too late to start. The right time isn’t some magical moment when work is light, the kids don’t need you, and you feel 100% ready. It’s now.
So, what’s the real cost of waiting?
More missed moments: Whether it’s skipping out on family activities because you're too tired or too uncomfortable, the more you push fitness aside, the more you miss out.
A harder battle: Health deteriorates quietly over time—until it doesn't. Then it becomes a daily fight just to feel like you used to.
Greater regret: The "someday" you’re waiting for often comes with regrets of not having started sooner. Don’t wait for that wake-up call.
The process doesn’t have to be overwhelming.
You're disciplined in the wrong habits now, it's literally just a matter of becoming disciplined in the right things. No more time required, just redirected...
Start with the Big 5:
CAP Control (calories & protein where they need to be based on your goal)
Water: 3L per day
Sleep: 7-8 hours of quality rest
Strength Training: Consistent, short workouts that fit into your schedule
Steps: 8-10K steps a day (you’d be surprised what that alone can do)
These aren’t crazy commitments—they’re simple habits that work.
There is no perfect time to start; only the choice to make fitness a priority now, before the hill becomes a mountain.
If you want the coaching and accountability to get out of your own way, book in that introductory consult at www.workwithmitch.ca
Your future self will thank you.
