It's Not Your Habits, It's Your System – Why Most People Struggle To Stay Consistent
Ever feel like you're constantly starting over?
One week you’re fueling like a champ, the next you're surviving off protein bars and vibes. You swear this time will be different – only to watch your “good habits” fizzle out (again).
Here’s the truth no one’s talking about: It’s not you. It’s your approach.
If you’ve been trying to “build habits” without building a system that supports them, consistency will always feel out of reach. Let’s fix that.
First, Let’s Talk About Consistency (It’s Not What You Think)
Consistency isn’t about being perfect. It’s not about doing the same thing every single day without fail. Real consistency is about showing up regularly enough that progress becomes inevitable – even when life isn’t ideal.
And here’s the kicker: Consistency isn’t built through habits alone – it’s built through systems.
Habits vs. Systems: What’s the Difference?
Let’s clear this up once and for all:
Habits are the actions you want to repeat:
Drinking more water
Eating more protein
Training three times a week
Going to bed by 10 p.m.
Systems are the support structures that make those actions easier to repeat:
Keeping a water bottle at your desk
Prepping protein-rich meals on Sundays
Scheduling workouts into your calendar like appointments
Setting a bedtime alarm that tells you to wind down
You can have the willpower to build good habits – but without systems, those habits are floating in space with no gravity to keep them grounded.
Why Most People Struggle to Stay Consistent
1. They rely on willpower instead of systems
Willpower without a system is like a 16 hour road trip without a GPS. You know what the destination is, you know what direction to go, but you’d have an easier time staying on track and boost the odds of you arriving on time with a GPS.
Systems? They're the reliable ride-or-die that removes guesswork and keeps you on track so you can get to where you want to go with less effort.
2. They try to do everything at once
"Starting Monday, I’m cutting junk food, working out every day, meditating, and journaling!"
Sound familiar? That’s a fast track to burnout. Having a system breaks things down into manageable, repeatable steps that can be scaled without losing your sanity.
3. They beat themselves up when they “fall off”
When you only focus on building better habits and not the system that supports them, missing one workout or eating takeout can feel like failure.
But when you’ve built a system, missing a step doesn’t break the whole thing. Instead of beating yourself up for eating off plan, you can learn and adjust your system so it’s easier to stay on track next time. You just plug back in where you left off.
System-Building in Action: Healthy Eating Edition
Want to eat better? Forget trying to willpower your way through every food decision. Instead, build systems that support your goals.
Here’s how that might look:
Block off an hour on Sunday to prep 2-3 protein-rich meals
Keep grab-and-go snacks in your bag (jerky, trail mix, hard-boiled eggs)
Use a grocery delivery service to save time and stay consistent
Rotate 5-7 easy recipes so you’re not constantly reinventing dinner
These aren’t just “good ideas” – they’re the foundation for consistent healthy eating habits.
Because let’s be honest: no one wants to make fresh salmon bowls at 7pm after a long-ass day unless the system is already in place to make it happen with minimal effort.
System-Building in Training: Smarter, Not Harder
This one’s for all the gym buffs, lifters, and movement lovers out there grinding through random workouts with no clear direction.
Let’s flip the script.
Instead of:
Jumping into trendy workouts because they “look fun”
Spinning your wheels trying to do everything (cardio, strength, flexibility) all at once
Getting discouraged when you don’t feel progress
Going to the gym and just “Winging it” hoping for results
Try this:
Follow a progressive program built around your actual goals
Plan your training week based on what’s realistic – not ideal
Choose exercises that matter, not just ones that feel familiar or are trendy.
Track your progress, not your perfection
When your training system is dialed in, you don’t need to guess. And when life happens (because it will), you don’t “fall off” – you adjust and keep moving.
Systems Build Resilience
Here’s what makes systems so powerful:
They reduce decision fatigue
You don’t have to constantly ask yourself, “What should I eat?” or “When should I train?” – the system already has the answer.
They create momentum
Small wins add up fast. One solid system leads to another, and before you know it, consistency becomes your default.
They make “falling off” less painful
When your system accounts for flexibility, missing a day isn’t a crisis – it’s give you a moment to pause, reflect, move on or adjust. This process is vital to success.
Stop Chasing Habits – Start Building Systems
If staying consistent has felt like an uphill battle, it’s probably not your discipline or motivation that’s the issue.
You just need a better system.
Remember:
Habits = the what
Systems = the how
When you design a system that fits your life, consistency becomes way less effort – and way more natural.
What if You Had a Proven System That Leads You Directly To Your Fitness Goals?
Imagine if your fitness, nutrition, and recovery were all synced together in a system designed specifically to remove all guesswork for you.
Not just a program to follow, but a framework that adapts as your life changes.
A system that doesn't just help you start – but helps you keep going.
Sound dreamy?
Well, buckle up. Because…
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