How to Build Discipline When Motivation Fails
If you’ve ever waited to “feel motivated” before working out… how’s that going? Exactly. 💀
In this hilarious and refreshingly honest episode of Nacho Fitness Coach, Sarah (the fitness expert who actually knows her stuff) and Caleigh (the self-proclaimed beginner who calls Bulgarian split squats a hate crime) break down one of the biggest fitness myths: motivation isn’t what gets you started.
Instead, they share real-life stories, laugh-out-loud tangents, and no-nonsense advice on how to create habits, build discipline, and finally stop waiting for the magical day when you “feel like it.”
Motivation Is a Myth (Sorry, But It’s True)
Caleigh admits she spent years waiting for motivation—telling herself she’d start “when the kids get older” or when life slowed down. But here’s the reality:
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Motivation doesn’t just show up.
➡️ Discipline and routine come first.
➡️ Motivation follows after you start seeing progress.
Sarah drives the point home: you don’t need to feel like it to get started. You just need to do something—anything—until the habit kicks in.
Start Small (Like, Really Small)
Think you need a full hour at the gym to make a difference? Nope.
Sarah suggests
habit stacking—tiny, doable actions that build consistency.
✅ Wake up 10 minutes earlier.
✅ Commit to a 5-minute walk.
✅ Lift actual weights (not just the 5-pounders from your group class).
Even scrolling TikTok at 5 a.m. counts at first—as long as you’re training your body to get up earlier.
Discipline Beats Inspiration Every Time
The secret to staying consistent isn’t a perfectly curated morning routine or a fancy pre-workout drink—it’s creating a routine that works for your life.
💡 Sarah’s tip: Don’t wait for motivation. Set your alarm, show up, and let the results motivate you later.
💡 Caleigh’s reality check: Life will always be busy. Start before you feel ready.
Why Lifting Weights Is Non-Negotiable
The episode isn’t just about motivation—it’s also a love letter to strength training.
💪 Picking up heavy stuff makes everyday tasks easier.
💪 Strength matters whether you’re chasing kids, carrying groceries, or simply living life.
💪 Five-pound dumbbells don’t count. (Sorry, but your purse weighs more.)
Key Takeaways
- Motivation is fleeting. Discipline builds habits that last.
- Start small. Ten minutes today is better than waiting for the “perfect” time.
- Strength training isn’t optional. Your future self will thank you.
- Social media is fake. Don’t compare your life to someone’s staged morning routine.
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The Bottom Line
Stop waiting for motivation—it’s not coming. Build habits, embrace discipline, and watch how much easier everything gets. Whether it’s waking up at 5 a.m. or finally lifting something heavier than your handbag, the first step is the hardest… but it’s also the most important.
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