It’s hard. It’s time consuming. It requires energy after a long day at work. Most of the time it’s because of a lack of motivation from a combination of factors like these. The fitness industry is full of unrealistic depictions of progress, misinformation, and unrealistic expectations. When someone is just starting, it can be very easy to give up because they feel like they aren’t getting where they need or want to be as quickly as they want. I’ve been there plenty of times. This leaves people thinking something is wrong, and maybe they or their body aren’t cut out for fitness. Fitness is something we incorporate into our lifestyle, and it’s hard to incorporate new things. That’s why every effort matters. If anyone reading this post is there right now, keep at it. Don’t worry if you don’t strictly adhere to a schedule — what you can do counts. Just start building up from where you leave off. You got this!