How Excuses Can Delay Your Progress (and What to Do Instead)

🧠 The Wake-Up Quote That Hit Hard

"Someone once told me the definition of Hell: The last day you have on earth, the person you became will meet the person you could have become." – Anon

A business mentor recently shared this quote and called it “nasty.”
I couldn’t agree more.

It’s a powerful reminder that time waits for no one, and if we keep holding back — making excuses, waiting for the “perfect” time — we risk never stepping into the full version of who we’re meant to be.

Another mentor said:
"Stop driving with the brakes on."
Oof. Another truth bomb.

These aren’t just quotes to post and scroll past — they’re calls to action. Because inspiration without action leads nowhere.

💬 Why We Make Excuses (Even When We Want Change)

If you’re someone who wants change but keeps getting stuck — you’re not alone.

We often make excuses because:

• We fear failure

• We don’t want to feel uncomfortable

• We’ve been burned by past attempts

• We lack accountability and structure

The truth? Excuses are just fear in disguise.

💪 My Own Turning Point

Since becoming a qualified Personal Trainer, I’ve noticed a shift in both myself and the fitness industry.

My interest in fitness has grown… but more importantly, I’ve seen a space that’s not being filled:

🟡 Support for midlife women who are navigating real-life change and just want to feel good in their bodies again — without the guilt, extremes, or unrealistic expectations.

🌸 Midlife Isn’t a Setback — It’s a Shift

Midlife comes with real physical and emotional changes. When ignored, feelings of frustration and disconnection can arise. But when honoured? They become a foundation for true strength.

Here are just a few changes midlife women experience:

• Body composition shifts (fat storage, muscle tone)

• Hormonal changes (hello, perimenopause)

• Fluctuating energy, sleep, and motivation

• Changing roles (career, family, identity)

When we resist these changes, we suffer.
When we embrace them, we grow.

🧘‍♀️ What You Need Is Support That Understands This Season

This is where so many fitness programs fall short — they’re not built for women in this life stage.

What we need is:

  ✔ Gentle accountability
✔ Realistic workouts (not punishment)
✔ Tools to build consistency and confidence
✔ Permission to go at your own pace

👟 Introducing: The Self Love Affair® PT Programs (Coming Soon!)

I’m excited to announce the upcoming launch of my Self Love Affair® Personal Training Online Programs — designed for midlife women who want to build strength, feel empowered, and reconnect with their bodies on their terms.

Whether you’re working out at home or in the gym, these 90-day programs are:

• Flexible

• Supportive

• Designed for the midlife body and mindset

No pressure. No guilt. Just movement with meaning and a whole lot of self-love.

🔥 Your Reminder Today:

If you’ve been stuck in “start again on Monday” mode…
If you know what you want but aren’t following through…
If you’re craving progress but keep making excuses…

✨ This is your sign.
You don’t have to do it perfectly.
You just have to begin — and allow support to meet you there.

Because that version of you — the one you could become — is still waiting.

💛 Stay Tuned...

My new programs are launching soon, and I can’t wait to support more women like you. If you’re ready to take the brakes off and move forward — gently, confidently, and with intention — you’re in the right place.