In this episode of The Your Level Fitness Podcast, I talk about the powerful combo of showing up and taking the first step. Whether it’s your workouts, your food choices, or your mindset check-ins, the key is to take that small action every day before you have time to talk yourself out of it. I explain how I stack habits using cues and routines so I can start each day on track without overthinking. This is how I build consistency and stay connected with my goals, and you can do it too.

I share some real-life tips on setting up your workouts, prepping your food, and doing your mental check-ins in a way that makes them part of your natural rhythm. I also explain how stacking habits and starting “mindlessly” helps me bypass excuses and get engaged once I’ve already begun. Plus, if you're into the inside/out approach, I break down how I structure the resources in the YLF blog, Q&A playlist, and daily email to help you apply all of this at your own pace.

If you’ve read or listened to Atomic Habits, you’ll notice how this episode aligns with the idea of using small steps and habit stacking to build real progress. If you haven’t read that book, I definitely recommend checking it out.

This is a reminder that you don’t need to wait until everything feels perfect. Just show up, take that first step, and let your momentum carry you forward. That’s how lasting change happens.

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