Whether you are a beginner and just starting your fitness journey or you are coming off of a long layoff from working out.  It is easy for us to compare ourselves to others and put unfair expectations upon ourselves.  Each person is at a different point with their fitness program and although it is great to have goals of where you want to be it is important to remember where you are and stick with your plan and not someone else's.   Stay consistent, celebrate the little successes and the big results will come.