Starting Strong

Many times we feel inspired by something—maybe a video, social media, or just a quiet decision we make ourselves—to start a new journey and change our lifestyle: add some sport, the gym, running, CrossFit, etc. That’s is a good deal but, Why We Fail?.

That’s a good place to start. But let’s talk about how much effort we put in at the beginning, and how we either keep going or give up.

Lets analyze, Why We Fail.

How many times have we heard about a friend, a relative—or even ourselves—paying for a one-year gym membership, super excited, and then going for only two or three weeks? Really sad, right? We invest a lot of money on impulse: clothes, supplements, the membership, maybe even costly PT sessions. So what happened?

Why We Fail?

We didn’t make a plan, in addition we didn’t think through what we were going to do. So we start too hard, feeling pain, get exhausted; the commute, extra showers, and diet changes pile up. Consequently at some point we say, “Stop… this is not for me,” or we just feel so tired—no energy to keep working, with cramps—and we quit.

But we can reverse this pattern. From my own experience—because I lived this myself—the best way to start is not to rush. Starting faster doesn’t mean better results. This is where a plan comes in, like we mentioned in previous posts: short-, mid-, and long-term goals.

Creating a Plan

When we create a plan—ideally on paper or in a notebook where we write what we want to achieve—so, we can see our route clearly. This isn’t something to take lightly. A plan is our strategy to make things simpler and to avoid draining our wallet. Let’s move step by step so we don’t burn our energy. Spend that energy smart.

It’s not the same to say, “Tomorrow I will run 10K.” Most likely you can’t, or maybe you do it once andas a result we feel terrible for days—and never try again. A better strategy: “In 2–3 months I want to run 10K in 90–120 minutes.” That’s a medium term goal plan. Start with 1K in the first week as a short-term plan, where the time doesn’t matter, and then go for a long term plan, could be reducing the timing or extending the kilometers. —mix walking with short runs—so you enjoy the process and don’t give up.

We can use the same strategy for different sports, for diet, and for lifestyle changes—even at work or for family goals. We’ll keep talking about these topics and doing our best to achieve our goals.

So, I invite you to take control and let me walk with you on this journey. I’ll share honest advice, help you avoid the mistakes I made, and guide you toward smart decisions. 👉 When you’re ready, check out my plans — they’re built to support your goals step by step. Together, we’ll keep moving forward.

Remember: stay hydrated and eat well.

See you in the next blog, mate!!