5 Mindset Shifts to Actually Keep Your Momentum This Fall

5 Mindset Shifts to Actually Keep Your Momentum This Fall

Back-to-school season can either be the spark that fuels your wellness journey… or the moment everything feels too busy to even try.

Here’s the truth: You don’t need a perfect plan. You just need a doable one - with habits that feel good, build confidence, and fit your real life.

Let’s break down 5 mindset shifts that help our Strong Mamas stay on track without burnout - and why they actually work.

1. Plan for joy, not just discipline.

💬 Instead of: “I should get my workout in.”
✅ Try: “What kind of movement would feel good after drop-off?”

💥 Real-life tip: Pop on a 15-minute strength session or go for a walk with a podcast right after the kids leave. It counts - and it builds momentum.

Why it works:
When you approach fitness from a place of joy instead of obligation, you’re more likely to keep showing up. Our brains resist anything that feels like punishment. But if your workout gives you energy, mental space, or a mood boost, you’ll look forward to it. That’s how consistency is born.

✨ In the Summer Shred, every workout is designed to build energy, not drain it.

2. Pick the lowest-hanging fruit and win it daily.

💬 Instead of: “I need to get back to tracking everything.”
✅ Try: “What’s one win I can lock in this week?”

💥 Real-life tip: Just start with breakfast. Prioritize protein - eggs, turkey sausage, or egg white oats. It’s one habit that sets your day up to win.

Why it works:
Momentum doesn’t come from big dramatic changes. It comes from stacking little wins. Choosing one repeatable, low-effort habit that makes a difference (like protein at breakfast) builds trust in yourself. Once that’s solid, you can layer on more.

✨ In the Shred, we focus on habit layering, not all-or-nothing resets.

3. Tie your habits to identity, not outcomes.

💬 Instead of: “I have to lose weight.”
✅ Try: “I’m a mama who makes time for herself.”

💥 Real-life tip: Write it down: “I’m the kind of mom who moves daily and fuels her body well.” Stick it to your mirror.

Why it works:
When your actions are tied to who you want to be - not just what you want to weigh - your habits become part of your identity. That creates deep motivation, not surface-level pressure. You’re no longer just chasing a result - you’re becoming someone new.

✨ In the Shred, it’s not about chasing a number - it’s about living strong, energized, and proud.

4. Curate your inputs. (Even your scroll!)

💬 Instead of: letting Instagram control your headspace…
✅ Try: intentionally filling your feed with support + realness.

💥 Real-life tip: Take 5 minutes to mute or unfollow anything that makes you feel behind or “not enough.” Replace it with uplifting voices - or better yet, join our Shred group.

Why it works:
What you see shapes how you think. If your feed is full of pressure, perfection, or unrealistic goals, it chips away at your self-worth. But when you intentionally choose your inputs, you create a mindset environment that encourages progress, not shame.

✨ In the Shred, our private group is full of real mamas doing real life - no filters, just forward motion.

5. Have a plan for the chaos - not just the ideal.

💬 Instead of: “I’ll start once life settles down.”
✅ Try: “What’s my plan for busy mornings or off days?”

💥 Real-life tip: Make a list of 3 backup meals + 2 fallback workouts. In the Shred, we give you these - so even if your day goes off the rails, you’ve still got a path forward.

Why it works:
Life will get messy. If your plan only works on your best days, it’s not a plan - it’s a fantasy. But when you have a simple plan B for the chaos (like a go-to 10-minute workout or freezer meal), you stay in motion, and that’s what keeps the results coming.

✨ In the Shred, we help you plan for real life, not some picture-perfect routine.

✅ Daily Game Plan: How to Make Winning Easy This Week

Here’s how to put all 5 tips into action - without adding to your overwhelm:

🌅 Morning:

• Do a 15-minute walk or strength session after school drop-off (move in a way that feels good).

• Drink your morning water + apply your magnesium cream while the coffee brews (stack habits!).

🍳 Breakfast:

• Focus on one win - like protein at breakfast (eggs, sausage, or egg white oats = done).

🪞 Mindset:

• Read your sticky note identity: “I’m the kind of mom who moves daily and fuels her body well.”

📱 Midday:

• Clean up your feed! Mute or unfollow anything that feels like pressure.

• Spend 5 minutes in the Shred group instead - energy boost guaranteed.

📅 Evening or planning time:

• Create your chaos-proof plan: 3 backup meals + 2 fallback workouts. Keep it handy.

👉 Reminder: You don’t need perfect days - you need repeatable ones. And this plan? It’s built for real life.

Ready to start strong as the kiddos go back to school?

If you’re looking for a plan that’s built for back-to-school chaos - with quick workouts, doable nutrition, and the kind of support that gets it - you’re invited to join the 8-Week Summer Shred.

We’re kicking off together, and I’d love to coach you through the next 8 weeks of energy, confidence, and strength.

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