Let’s talk about results. They’re the reason we drag ourselves to the gym, prep our meals and pass on that second slice of pizza. Whether it’s the number on the scale, how your favorite jeans fit or crushing a new personal best in your workout, results are what we’re after.
But while it’s great to celebrate these victories, it’s even more important to appreciate what’s really behind them.
It’s the work. The daily grind. The consistency.
It’s those small actions you take every single day, the choices you make and the simple things that keep you moving forward. Don’t lose sight of these small steps.
Because here’s the truth: results don’t just appear out of thin air. They follow action … consistent, small actions that compound over time.
Let’s say your goal is to lose 30 pounds. You can’t make that happen overnight. But you know what you can do?
You can drink an extra glass of water today.
You can sleep an hour earlier tonight.
You can add one more rep or five more pounds to your lift this week.
These might seem insignificant, but they’re not. A study in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine found that consistent small changes in diet and physical activity led to significant weight loss over time.
So yes, celebrate when you hit that weight loss goal or when you finally reach a new PR. But more importantly, celebrate the daily habits that got you there.
Celebrate choosing a salad over fries.
Celebrate getting up early for that workout when you’d rather stay in bed.
Celebrate prepping your meals for the week instead of ordering takeout.
These are the real wins. They’re what separate those who achieve their goals from those who don’t.
Keep at it, stay consistent, and watch how these small actions add up to big results over time.