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Note: Be sure to read to the end for an important update on Nerd Fitness Coaching!
Over the past 8 years, we’ve had thousands of conversations with customers, rebels, and community members.
We’ve done surveys, read responses, and listened carefully to what people are struggling with.
Again and again, variations of three statements kept coming.
- “Just tell me what to do.”
- “I need to see signs of progress.”
- “I can’t stay motivated.”
Each of these reveals an underlying trap that I see people fall into, and I want to help them avoid making the same mistakes!
“Just tell me what to do.”
Pitfall: Overly restrictive plans that leave you burned out
Need: clarity that fits your life
The people I talk to feel overwhelmed and overburdened.
They already have a ton on their plate with work, family and other responsibilities.
No wonder there is a strong desire for someone to just simplify things!
But it backfires when it leads to plans that are not suitable for your life.
Exercises that aren’t the right level, restrictive eating plans, and schedules that assume you have all the time and energy in the world will only leave you feeling burned out and back to square one.
We learned to emphasize fit and flexibility first.
That way, you’ll get clarity on the next steps while also making sure there’s enough flexibility to make it work for you. ❤️
“I need to see signs of progress.”
Pitfall: jumping from one program to another
Need: several levels of feedback loops
Change is difficult.
And it’s even harder if you feel like you’re spinning your wheels and getting nowhere! I bet many of us have started a new workout, or a new nutrition program, only to step on the scale or look in the mirror and feel deflated and like nothing is happening.
That can lead to program hopping – jumping from one thing to another so quickly that it is difficult to assess its effectiveness.
Fitness is like investing: the biggest returns take time!
So here’s how we tackle this: we plot both effort and results.
- effort: complete workouts, practiced habits, consistency
- Results: gain strength, body composition, move your day easier, sleep quality, energy levels, etc.
Consistent wins are a at first form of progress. They are the first step in evaluating whether a program is a good fit for you.
Victories in results come later, but are still important to consider when evaluating any changes that need to be made.
Some tools we love to accomplish each of these:
- .Jar of Awesome. (effort): every time you make a choice you’re proud of, add a marble (or note) to the jar. Watch the wins pile up.
- .Zoom Out sessions. (results): establish a rhythm (we recommend every 2-6 weeks) to evaluate your progress. This prevents you from tweaking things too quickly while also giving you clear check-in points for making changes.
Having feedback loops in each of these areas makes it easier to stay confident and patient. 🙌
“I can’t stay motivated.”
Pitfall: all or nothing thinking
Need: systems that support consistency
This is the big one. Life gets messy. People get sick, work is late, chaos ensues.
It’s easy to get thrown off course and blame ourselves and our lack of motivation for being unable to see things through.
This leads to a lot of all or nothing thinking.
Either we’re all in (and things are going great!), or we’re knocked off course and struggling to get back on track.
Here’s how to avoid this trap:
The more you practice implementing these systems, the easier it will be to maintain momentum. 💪
Quick checklist
When looking at your own plan, ask yourself:
1. Does it give me clarity that really fits my life?
2. I have feedback loops to track effort and results?
3. Do I have systems in place to help me stick with it when life gets messy?
If yes… AWESOME! I am set up for success.
If not… no worries. Start with the one that feels the weakest, and accompany first.
And if you want to help implement these strategies, now is a great time to join Nerd Fitness Coaching!
For the first time in 8 years, we will be raising prices for new Nerd Fitness Coaching clients after October 31, 2025.
Current customers are not affected.
Starting November 1, the base monthly rate will increase from $197 to $297.
The change reflects 8 years of improvement we’ve made as a program, continued investment in our custom app, and our commitment to hiring and retaining the best coaches in the galaxy. 🤘
If you’ve been thinking about joining, you can still lock in the $197/month rate if you sign up from Friday, October 31, 2025.
.Our team. I’d love to chat with you to see if coaching is a good fit!
– Matt
