Staying motivated throughout the year to exercise can be challenging. There are many things in life that can easily sideline you in your efforts like a busy schedule, illness or just not feeling up for it everyday. These things are all normal and yet somehow, you know inside that you should choose to exercise when possible. Luckily there are a few tips on how to set goals that motivate you to exercise that will actually work.

In This Episode You Will Learn:

1). How the first of the year is a typical time to reflect on what you'd like to accomplish in the new year but in reality, these tips can be used year round.

2). Some of Meredith's personal experiences coaching others and her feelings when she saw her clients setting goals and staying excited about getting back into exercise.

3). Why setting small attainable goals is always better than setting larger goals.

4). How allowing yourself to celebrate your small wins makes a big difference in keeping you motivated throughout the year.

5). Why it's important to understand that adjusting your goals as you go to is normal and shouldn't be looked at as failure.

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We hope the suggestions in this episode are helpful to you if you are having trouble staying motivated to exercise. This is common and happens to everyone who tries to stay active. Knowing that there are helpful ways to keep your motivation alive is important. This will help you continue to embrace an active lifestyle now and into your later years.

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“No one is useless in this world who lightens the burden of another.”-Charles Dickens

This quote reminds us that we all have a purpose and use, because we all touch another whether we know it or not.

Meredith

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Experiencing physical limitations as you age is a normal process for everyone. We may not always be able to do the things we used to as we get older and accepting this reality can be difficult for some. Many older active adults have physical limitations that could have been caused by many things including past injuries, illness or normal wear and tear. Making sure you are OK with these changes and accepting them gracefully will help contribute to a longer and healthier life.

In This Episode You Will Learn:

1). Why we decided to dedicate an episode to this important topic and some of the emails and feedback we get from our subscribers regarding their struggles of dealing with physical limitations.

2). How easy it can be to overestimate the amount of energy required to do a workout especially if you've been away from exercise for a while or have struggled with past physical challenges.

3). How our attitudes about why we exercise can change over time and why that can be a good thing later in life.

4). How dealing with physical limitations over time can affect your mental and emotional state.

5). The importance of prioritizing the big picture and long game when it comes to aging and your physical limitations.

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We hope the tips we suggested in this episode are helpful to you or someone you know who may be struggling with their physical limitations and the mental and emotional toll that it can take. Being OK with this is key to becoming the best aging version of yourself and believing that YOU are still all you need.

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“The reward of a thing well done is to have done it.”-Ralph Waldo Emerson

This quote reminds us that we should be happy and take pride in all that we do, knowing we did it!

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In this final episode of 2025 we want to take a moment and say thank you for listening to our podcast this year!

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“And now we welcome the new year. Full of things that have never been.” —Rainer Maria Rilke, poet

This quote reminds us to be ready for a new day, week, month, and year…Happy New Year 2026!

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The holiday season is great time of year to spend time with friends, family and loved ones. Making sure you stick to your normal active routines may not always be a priority or "top of mind" when it comes to celebrating the holidays and that is quite OK. But, there are always some easy things you can do to help keep you body a mind "in shape" which will make the return to fitness and health a little easier when the new year arrives.

In This Episode you Will Learn:

1). Why it can be challenging to stay on top of your regular health and wellness routines more so than other times of the year.

2). Why it is still important to take care of your body and wellness during the holidays and how this will help you after the season is over.

3). How to enjoy delicious foods and still maintain a healthy diet at the same time.

4). How staying hydrated will help you maintain your energy levels during your bust schedule and activities.

5). Why prioritizing sleep is important and how this affects everything from your mood to stress levels.

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We hope the tips we share in this episode are helpful to you as you enjoy the magical time of the holidays. The important take away is that you can still make memories with your family and friends and keep your body and mind healthy during this time without sacrificing moments if you choose.

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“Reflect upon your present blessings—of which every man has many—not on your past misfortunes, of which all men have some.”-Charles Dickens

This quote reminds us to look at the good, and what we do have, never dwelling on the past and what we do not have.

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