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Ever feel like your workouts are rarely as amazing as fitness influencers make theirs look? You're not alone—and there's a scientific reason why.
The bell curve concept offers a refreshing perspective on fitness reality: out of approximately 100 workouts, only about 10% will feel truly amazing. Another 10% will inevitably feel terrible, regardless of your experience level. The remaining 80%? They'll just be okay. Not Instagram-worthy, not particularly memorable—just adequate. And that's exactly how it should be.
This revelation is particularly liberating for perfectionists and all-or-nothing thinkers who beat themselves up when every workout doesn't feel transformative. Just as you don't perform at 100% capacity every day at work, or brush your teeth with perfect technique every time, your fitness journey will include a spectrum of experiences. The magic happens not in chasing perfect workouts, but in showing up consistently through all three phases of the curve.
For those with neurodivergent tendencies or heightened sensitivities, traditional fitness advice often misses the mark. The standard "push through it" mentality may actually be counterproductive for your brain's wiring. Finding accommodations that work with your unique thinking patterns—whether that's managing sensory input, creating different types of reminders, or developing personalized routines—can transform your relationship with fitness entirely. You're not broken or lacking discipline; you simply need approaches aligned with how your mind operates.
Have you experienced this bell curve in your own fitness journey? Share this episode with someone who needs this perspective, and remember that consistency, not perfection, builds the foundation for lasting results.
✅ Enjoy the episode? Leave a review — it helps more women find this show!
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By Tina Wieland
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Send me a text about the episode!
Ever feel like your workouts are rarely as amazing as fitness influencers make theirs look? You're not alone—and there's a scientific reason why.
The bell curve concept offers a refreshing perspective on fitness reality: out of approximately 100 workouts, only about 10% will feel truly amazing. Another 10% will inevitably feel terrible, regardless of your experience level. The remaining 80%? They'll just be okay. Not Instagram-worthy, not particularly memorable—just adequate. And that's exactly how it should be.
This revelation is particularly liberating for perfectionists and all-or-nothing thinkers who beat themselves up when every workout doesn't feel transformative. Just as you don't perform at 100% capacity every day at work, or brush your teeth with perfect technique every time, your fitness journey will include a spectrum of experiences. The magic happens not in chasing perfect workouts, but in showing up consistently through all three phases of the curve.
For those with neurodivergent tendencies or heightened sensitivities, traditional fitness advice often misses the mark. The standard "push through it" mentality may actually be counterproductive for your brain's wiring. Finding accommodations that work with your unique thinking patterns—whether that's managing sensory input, creating different types of reminders, or developing personalized routines—can transform your relationship with fitness entirely. You're not broken or lacking discipline; you simply need approaches aligned with how your mind operates.
Have you experienced this bell curve in your own fitness journey? Share this episode with someone who needs this perspective, and remember that consistency, not perfection, builds the foundation for lasting results.
✅ Enjoy the episode? Leave a review — it helps more women find this show!
💌 Get my free list of 100 High Protein Foods
📝 Apply to Work With Me
🐉 Join The Realm of You - My Free Fantasy Fitness Group
📸 Follow along on Instagram
🎥 Explore my free YouTube workouts
💊 My favorite supplements: use code TINAW to save