Direction Not Perfection

Start Today, Not Monday: Navigating Disruptions Without Giving Up


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 This Season Is Hard!

As we move out of January and head into February, many of us are realizing something we forgot every year… this season is hard.


The post-holiday letdown, cold weather, darker days, disrupted routines, snow days, travel, sick kids — it all adds up. And suddenly those well-intentioned New Year goals feel heavier than expected. 

In today’s Weight Loss Wednesday episode, we’re having an honest conversation about pivoting instead of quitting — and why the “I’ll start later” mentality keeps so many women stuck. 

You’ll hear why every choice still matters, even when the day doesn’t go as planned, and how learning to flex with life (instead of fighting it) can be the difference between long-term success and another restart cycle. 

We also dive into a powerful coaching moment around “Last Supper Syndrome” — that urgent, sneaky mindset that shows up when change feels temporary or restricted (like waiting on a medication switch or a disrupted routine). Recognizing it early can save weeks — or months — of lost momentum. 

This episode is your reminder that: 

  • You don’t need a perfect day to make progress
  • You don’t need to wait for Monday, February, or “when things calm down”
  • And you are not failing — you’re simply navigating real life


In this episode, we cover:
 

  • Why January often feels harder than we expect
  • How rigid planning leads to the “start over” cycle
  • What to do when routines are disrupted by travel, weather, or family life
  • The “Last Supper Syndrome” mindset and how to stop it in its tracks
  • Why 10 minutes of movement still matters
  • How small choices compound into real results
  • A simple visual tool to help you see your daily “votes” for health
  • Why accountability and coaching accelerate awareness and change


James Clear says every positive action is a vote for the person you want to become — and you don’t need all the votes to win, just the majority. Today’s episode will help you start casting those votes again… right now, not later.

If you’re craving support, accountability, or a place to feel understood, know this — you are not alone.


 From free podcast resources to affordable support groups, memberships, and 1:1 coaching, there are options to meet you exactly where you are.
 
Cheers to health, happiness, and continuing to show up — imperfectly, consistently, and with intention.
 
 ✨ Ready for support? Join one of our monthly support groups, explore past podcast episodes, or book a free discovery call to map out your next best steps.

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