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Ahe end of the year can feel like a whirlwind with holiday parties, travel, food everywhere, school events and work deadlines. It’s a lot. And with everything going on, it’s really easy to tell yourself you’ll “start fresh in January.” But here’s the thing: the people who crush their health and fitness goals in the new year don’t wait for January 1st. They start laying the foundation now! Finish the year strong: try these 6 ways to set yourself up for fitness success now.
You’ve got 2 weeks to set yourself up to hit the ground running. Start doing these 6 simple things today to ensure you stay consistent through the holidays and step into the new year already winning.
Finish The Year Strong: 6 Ways To Set Yourself Up For Fitness Success Now
1 – Set Up Your Accountability Plan
Don’t rely on motivation alone because it’s inconsistent. Instead, lock in accountability. Rally a friend for a weekly workout date, sign up for a group class that starts in January, or invest in personal training sessions you’re committed to showing up for. Decide now what you are going to do to make it harder to skip workouts in January!
2 – Create Your Weekly Plan
Map out what you’ll do each day of the week: strength, cardio, stretching, rest. Keep it balanced, realistic, and something you can repeat long-term, not just for the first 2 weeks of January! Schedule your workouts on your calendar and treat them like meetings you can’t skip. Set reminders. Make it official.
3 – Shop Smart (or Create Your Wish List!)
Which tools will help you follow through? Maybe new workout shoes, some comfortable workout gear, a giant water bottle, resistance bands, a yoga mat, or personal training or nutrition coaching. Ask for it as a gift and let your loved ones support your goals.
4 – Start Tracking
Steps, water, workouts, sleep…pick one thing and track it daily so you know what your baseline is so you can easily track your progress. If you have goals to improve your body composition, take baseline measurements and photos so you monitor changes. What gets tracked gets improved.
5 – Set Mini January Goals
Think small: 8 workouts in January, 20 minutes of walking per day, or no skipping two days in a row. Hit these and it will be a great start to the new year!
6 – Visualize Your 2026 Self
Picture how you want to feel…Strong? Energetic? Accomplished? Healthy? See yourself as someone who deserves to look and feel their best. As someone who does what they need to do to reach for their personal best. See yourself as someone who chooses healthy living and high energy! Then make choices today that your future self will thank you for.
Start small, start now, and you’ll glide into the new year already on track, not starting over.
Yours in health & fitness,
Sherri McMillan
Overcoming the Winter Blues with Fitness
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