Can we just be real for a moment?
How many times have you found yourself saying:
“I’ll start eating better on Monday.”
“I’ll get back on track when life slows down.”
“I just need to feel motivated again.”
Sound familiar?
Yeah, we’ve all been there, standing in front of the fridge, hoping for that sudden spark of willpower to help us choose the salad over the chips.
But here’s the kicker:
Motivation is pretty unreliable.
It’s like that friend who shows up late (if they show up at all) and bails the moment things get tough.
And when it comes to your health and nutrition?
Waiting for motivation is just keeping you stuck.
Let’s change the narrative.
Instead of waiting to feel inspired to whip up a healthy meal…
What if you just went ahead and made it?
Instead of needing to be “in the zone” to hit the gym…
What if you just moved your body for five minutes anyway?
Here’s a little truth that might catch you off guard:
Action breeds motivation, not the other way around.
The energy, the momentum, the confidence — they all come after you take that first small step.
So if you’re sitting there hoping to “want” to meal prep…
Try this instead:
Chop one veggie.
Drink a glass of water.
Add one source of protein to your next meal.
Take a 10-minute walk.
You don’t have to change everything overnight.
You don’t need to be perfect.
You just need to start — even if it’s messy, tiring, or uninspired — and let that be enough.
Because those small actions, done consistently, will do more for your health than waiting for the perfect mindset ever will.
So if you’re still waiting for motivation to take care of your body?
Here’s your permission slip:
Start without it.
The motivation will catch up with you along the way. You’ve got this — even on the days when you don’t feel like it.
