04/12/2025
Welcome to December, folks.
And I’ve noticed something this time of year…
Everyone suddenly panics into these “get fit for Christmas” regimes - smashing workouts with the expectation they’ll build a new body in three weeks.
But here’s the truth:
When you start training, your first goal shouldn’t be “I want big biceps, a bigger chest, thicker thighs or a 6-pack.”
Your first goal should simply be:
- get yourself training in the first place.
- build a routine you can actually stick to.
Because the only thing that truly teaches you about progress is experience - and experience quickly shows you that muscle doesn’t grow overnight. It’s a bloody tough process. Even with the best will in the world, you might realise you don’t have the time, energy or consistency you thought you had.
And that’s normal.
Here’s the truth no one tells beginners:
You feel better before you look better.
The mood, the sleep, the energy, the confidence - they improve long before anything physical shows.
So start small. Start simple.
Start with just getting into your exercise clothes and moving your body. That alone is a win.
Build the habit first, the muscles will follow.
