The Truth About Your Progress (And Why It Matters More Than You Think)
- Dec 22, 2025
- 3 min read
Every so often, I like to slow down and take a real breath. Not a rushed one, but the kind we practise in the studio. The kind that creates space.
And from that place, I like to look back with honesty and gratitude. Not through the lens of Did I do enough? but through a much better question: What did this season of my life teach me?
Because if there’s one thing I see again and again, it’s this:Progress is rarely loud. And strength shows up in far more ways than a number on a dumbbell.
Progress Doesn’t Always Look Like the Internet Tells Us It Should
I’ve watched clients return after surgeries.
Clients who had to relearn trust in their own bodies.
Clients who grew and delivered humans, then rebuilt themselves piece by piece.
Clients in their 70s, 80s, and even 90s gaining strength they didn’t know they still had.
Clients who walked in feeling defeated and left feeling capable again.
And here’s the part you might not realize:
If you’ve been showing up in your own way, you’re part of that story too.
Every session. Every small win. Every “Whoa, I didn’t think I could do that.” Every moment you chose to take care of yourself when life was busy, loud, or heavy.
That matters.
Taking care of your body during real life, not perfect life, is something to be proud of.
Kids, sleep, stress, work, aging, injuries, changing seasons… and still you kept showing up.Sometimes fully. Sometimes barely. But you showed up.
That’s what counts.
What This Season of Life Might Be Teaching You Too
1. Strength Isn’t Just Physical
Some days you feel powerful. Other days, you just make it through. Both are part of strength.
2. Slow Progress Is Still Progress
Your body keeps score quietly. It adapts, learns, and grows even when it doesn’t look impressive on the outside.
3. Rest Is Part of Training
Muscles grow during recovery. Nervous systems settle when you pause. Pushing harder is not always the answer.
4. There Is No “Falling Off”
There is real life. And there is coming back to yourself when you can.
5. Movement Is Medicine at Every Stage
Postpartum. Perimenopause. Injury rehab. Aging. New stress. New routines.There is always a way to move that supports you.
Moving Forward With Intention (Not Punishment)
What works doesn’t need to be flashy. It needs to be sustainable.
That means continuing to:
Build strength that supports your actual life
Move with intention, breath, and purpose
Support your pelvic floor, joints, posture, and long-term health
Train smarter, not just harder
Meet your body where it is, not where you think it should be
Progress rooted in respect lasts far longer than progress driven by pressure.
A Simple Reflection to Anchor What Comes Next
Instead of setting goals that feel punishing or rigid, try this gentle reset whenever you need clarity:
1. What am I proud of from this past season, big or small?
Consistency. Rebuilding. Listening. Choosing care over guilt.
2. What do I want more of moving forward?
Strength. Energy. Stability. Confidence. Ease. Breath.
3. What’s one small thing I can do weekly to support that?
Keep it simple. Keep it doable. Keep it honest.
That’s how change sticks.
Your body is not a project you’re constantly behind on.
It’s a living, adapting system that has carried you through everything so far.
If you want support continuing to build strength, confidence, and trust in your body, I’d love to help. Reach out or Book a session , and we’ll move forward in a way that works for your life.
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