Millions of people set ambitious New Year's resolutions each year, especially for health and fitness. But why are we talking about that now, at the end of February?
Because study shows that by now close to 85% of people have given up on or, even worse, never even started to make a change in their habits. Does that sound familiar?
If you are part of the 15% who started and is still going: Keep it up, even if you are not perfectly following your plan, those repetitions of new healthy habits count as really important steps towards changing your life.
And if you are part of the majority, but are not ready to let this year slide, read on, I have a few tips for you that can make all the difference
If you're a working professional struggling to juggle work, family, and personal commitments, it's not hard to see why most people can't follow through with their plan. You have finite time, infinite responsibilities, and the volume of fitness and nutrition information available online is overwhelming. So what do you do? You either never start or don't stick with it.
The good news? The problem isn't you—it's the approach. And the missing piece is almost always accountability.
The Real Reason Your Resolutions Fall Apart
Motivation is great, but it doesn't last. Life happens. Work gets busy, family needs you, and that morning training session or healthy meal prep suddenly gets bumped. Without accountability, it's too easy to fall behind.
Most people who quit on their fitness goals aren't lazy or unmotivated. They fail because they're relying on willpower alone.
Why Accountability Makes All the Difference
Accountability isn't a buzzword—it's a lifesaver. Here's why:
- It Keeps You Committed – When someone else is relying on you to turn up, whether a coach, workout partner, or group, you're far more likely to follow through.
- It Removes Decision Fatigue – Instead of debating with yourself over whether or not to exercise today, accountability simplifies the decision: you turn up because you said you would.
- It Provides Support When Motivation Runs Low – There are going to be days that you just do not feel like working out. When you have an accountability system, you will have people pushing you when you feel like giving up.
- It Helps You Develop Long-Term Habits – True fitness success is not driven by short-term bursts of motivation but by long-term consistency. Accountability gives you the structure to help make working out a habit.
How to Add Accountability into Your Fitness Regimen
If you're open to stopping the cycle of start and stop, here are a few ways you can introduce accountability into your fitness:
1) Join a Community: Become part of a gym or training program where you're among a crowd of people with similar aspirations who push you to be your best.
2) Work with a Coach: A coach doesn't just supply workouts—they supply counsel, encouragement, and check-ins to keep you on track.
3) Find a Workout Buddy: Knowing that someone is counting on you to be there makes it very difficult to skip workouts.
4) Make Appointments, Not Goals: Schedule your workouts like they are very important appointments that cannot be moved.
5) Monitor Your Progress: Noticing progress over time keeps you interested and motivated.
We're Here to Help
At CrossFit Glasshouse, we specialize in holding busy professionals like you accountable so that you can finally get the results you've been looking for. With attentive coaching, a supportive community that's got your back, and programs designed especially for your lifestyle, we take the guesswork out of fitness.
