Can you believe it? We’re almost halfway through the year.

It feels like just yesterday we were setting New Year’s resolutions, doesn’t it?

This time of year is always a great moment to pause and reflect. For me, I took a second to think about the resolutions I’ve completed and felt pretty proud. But I also couldn’t help but notice the ones I haven’t even started.

If you’re in the same boat, here’s a question for you: What’s been holding you back from taking that first step?

After reflecting, I realized the same thing that stopped me from starting certain resolutions is the same thing that once held me back from fitness.

Your Biggest Obstacle Isn’t What You Think

The biggest enemy standing in the way of achieving your goals is your current belief system.

Right now, your beliefs are aligned with who you are today, not the person you’re trying to become. And that’s normal! Stepping into something new is scary. It’s unfamiliar, and our minds tend to resist change.

But here’s the thing—those fears? They’re mostly self-imagined.

Your brain has built a ceiling for you, making it feel like certain things are out of reach. But when you take action, even something small, that ceiling starts to crumble.

The Power of the First Step

I remember the fears I had before starting my fitness journey:

• “What if I can’t stick to a diet?”
• “What if I fail?”
• “It’s going to take up so much of my time.”

Sound familiar?

Those thoughts played on repeat in my head, keeping me stuck in place. But when I finally took that first step—whether it was a single workout or prepping one healthy meal—it was like knocking over the first domino.

I realized the hard part wasn’t the action itself but the story I had been telling myself about how impossible it would be.

One Step Can Change Everything

Taking that first step creates a ripple effect.

Once you show yourself that you’re capable of doing something you once feared, you build confidence. And that confidence makes the next step feel easier.

Before I knew it, I wasn’t just sticking to a workout routine—I was loving it. That single decision to push past my fear completely changed my life.

If you’ve been nervous about starting something new, whether it’s fitness, a career change, or any big goal, remember this: The hardest part is starting.

How to Make the First Step Easier

Yes, stepping into the unknown is scary. But there’s one thing that can make it much easier—a clear plan.

When you know exactly what you need to do and have guidance to follow, the fear and nerves start to melt away.

That’s why I created my 8-week personalized fitness plan. It’s designed to take all the guesswork out of starting your fitness journey.

Here’s what you’ll get when you join:

• A customized workout and meal plan tailored to your goals.
• Direct access to me for support via email.
• An exclusive group chat to connect with others on the same journey.

With this plan, you’ll have everything you need to confidently knock down that first domino and start seeing results.

Click here to learn more and take the first step today!

Love,

Yaslen XOXO