While the idea of a self-guided fitness routine may seem appealing at first, the reality is that navigating the path alone comes with its fair share of challenges.
In this blog post, we’ll delve into five harsh realities to consider when going solo without a coach to guide you along the way.
5 Reasons why attempting to go solo often leads to inconsistent or no progress/results, eventually quitting, gaining weight, losing self, injury and/or unhappiness.
Battling the Demons of Inconsistency:
- Consistency is the cornerstone of any successful fitness journey, yet without a coach to hold you accountable, staying on track can feel like an uphill battle.
- The allure of skipping workouts becomes a frequent occurrence leading us to either never begin or fall off quickly, never building the habit.
- Indulging in unhealthy habits becomes all too tempting. Self admittedly we all can give ourselves too long of a leash when it comes to temptation.
- As a result, you may find yourself trapped in a cycle of inconsistency, mastering unhealthy habits all which hinder your progress and sabotage your efforts.
- Or you never even start.
Struggling with Self-Doubt and Uncertainty:
- Without the steady guidance and reassurance of a coach, self-doubt can creep in, casting shadows of uncertainty over your fitness journey.
- Questions like “Am I doing this right?” or “Am I making any progress?” may plague your thoughts, leading to feelings of frustration and confusion.
- In the absence of expert advice, teaching and validation, it’s easy to second-guess yourself and quit on your journey.
Feeling Lost in a Sea of Misinformation:
- In today’s digital age, information overload is a common challenge for us all, especially those navigating their fitness journey alone.
- With countless conflicting opinions and the next diet trend vying for your attention, separating fact from fiction can be a daunting task.
- Without the discerning eye of a coach to help navigate the maze of misinformation, you risk falling prey to ineffective or even harmful practices that hinder rather than help your progress.
- This also includes unrealistic expectations as well as not the best use of time measures when it comes to fitness to get the result you’re after.
Struggling to Stay Motivated and Inspired:
- Motivation is fleeting, and without the constant encouragement and support of a coach, staying inspired to pursue your fitness goals can feel like an uphill battle.
- The initial excitement and enthusiasm leaves quickly, leaving you feeling unmotivated and uninspired to continue pushing forward.
- And if we’re honest, most of us will choose comfort over discomfort. We will choose easy over difficult.
- Without someone taking out the guesswork for you, supporting you, celebrating your victories and often times even holding space for you,
- it’s easy to lose sight of a reason, or your why to continue.
Missing Out on Personalized Guidance and Support:
- Perhaps the most significant pain point of going solo is the absence of personalized guidance, learning, results and support that a coach provides.
- From tailored workout plans, creating a space to become better while simultaneously releasing mental steam even to nutrition advice.
- Coaches offer a level of personalized care and attention that is impossible to replicate on your own.
- Without someone in your corner to offer guidance, support, and accountability, navigating the complexities of your fitness journey easy feels like an uphill battle.
- One simply put, most do not have the discipline to do it alone.
Compound Interest: Investing In Your Now and Your Tomorrow…
While the idea of going solo may seem appealing at first, the harsh realities of navigating the fitness journey alone can quickly overshadow the initial excitement.
When you invest in a Coach, you’re really investing in yourself.
Your current self and your future self.
Much like financial investment that compounds over time, you’re not just earning in the now [self confidence, strength, mental resilience, results] you are investing in your future [health, longevity, vitality, decreased risks of possible diseases.]
The next time you think, how much does a Coach cost – pause and look at your life, the next 5, 10, 30 years and ask yourself what your life, health and overall well being look like without one.
Coach Shawn
Are you new here and are looking to radically improve your body, mind and overall well being?
Book a Free Consult to talk to a Coach – it all starts with a conversation.
