start with the wrong thing

An object in motion, stays in motion. An object at rest, stays at rest.

Probably the only thing I remember from AP physics.

Who knew Newton was talking about starting a fitness routine when he discovered the laws of motion?

I don’t need you to start with the perfect fitness routine.

I don’t need you to find the ideal diet for you right now.

I just need you to start moving forward so we can figure out what is right for you.

Once an object (you) is in motion, we can pivot, shift, or fine-tune. As the behavioral psychologists remind us: motivation follows action, not the other way around.

“...start moving forward so we can figure out what is right for you.”

But if an object (you) is at rest, Newton says you’re going to be at rest. And there’s no amount of research that is going to get you magic results. Research without implementation can’t change physical outcomes.

It doesn’t have to be perfect to start—we just need to start. Once in motion, we’ll keep you in motion. But if you insist on resting until you have full certainty that you’ve found the perfect fitness routine or perfect diet, you will, assuredly, stay at rest.

Start late. Start wrong. Just start.