The Consistency Report – Volume 28

“The diet starts Monday.”

How many times have you heard that? Or said it?

Well, guess what. It’s Monday.

The first Monday of the year, no less.

A clean slate. A reset. A chance to do this differently.

But let’s be clear about something right up front.

Monday doesn’t magically change anything. Action does.

This week isn’t about hype or motivation. It’s about using this Monday the right way so you don’t end up saying the same thing next January.

Here is what I have for you this week.

Fitness

Start a Program

You’ve probably made some resolutions. Maybe you’ve set goals. That’s fine. Necessary, even.

But here’s the secret most people miss:

You need a plan to follow.

If 2026 is going to be different, you can’t keep doing random workouts based on how you feel that day. Random training leads to random results. Usually none.

You don’t need the perfect program. You need a program.

Something written down. Something you can show up and execute even when motivation is low.
Especially when motivation is low.

So, pick a program today and start it today.

Not next week.

Not after you “clean things up.”

Today.

Consistency beats creativity every time.

If you need an option, check one of mine out: https://kylehuntfitness.shop/collections/programs

Or, even better, invest in a coach.

Mindset

The 2026 Game Plan

Most people only set fitness goals. That’s part of the problem.

I recommend having four simple categories:

1. Fitness goal
Strength, fat loss, muscle, or performance. Pick one main focus instead of trying to do everything at once.

2. Business / wealth goal
Earn more. Save more. Pay off debt. Build something on the side. This gives structure and direction outside the gym.

3. Personal goal
Something just for you. Reading. Learning a skill. Improving sleep. Therapy. This is where a lot of real progress happens.

4. Social goal
The most overlooked one. Join something. Train with people. Get around other humans regularly. Community matters more than we like to admit.

You don’t need 20 goals.
You need a few clear ones and the patience to stick with them.

What I’m Into

10k Steps a Day

One of my goals for 2025 was to average 10,000 steps a day for the entire year.

I did it.

Not by crushing it every day.
But by making it non-negotiable enough that it always mattered.

This is why I love this goal:

• Simple

• Measurable

• Actually works

If you’re overwhelmed right now, make this your entry point.

Keep lifting.
Eat reasonably well.
And aim for 8-10k steps a day.

You’ll burn more calories, recover better, think clearer, and build momentum without overthinking everything.

It’s boring.

That’s why it works.

This Week’s Podcast

Charlie Dickson – Injuries, Longevity, and the Identity of a Lifter | EP 541

In this episode, I’m joined by Charlie Dickson to dig into his powerlifting journey through repeated injuries and the long road back from them.

We talk about:

• Rebuilding after injuries

• Prehab and smarter training decisions

• What happens when your identity as a lifter gets challenged

If you’ve ever been sidelined or forced to rethink who you are without the barbell front and center, this one will hit home.

👉 Listen here:
https://kylehuntfitness.com/charlie-dickson-injuries-longevity-and-the-identity-of-a-lifter-ep-541/

Final Thought

Everyone wants a fresh start.

Very few people want to do the boring things long enough for it to actually work.

This Monday isn’t special because it’s January.
It’s special if you use it.

Do the simple stuff.
Do it again tomorrow.
Don’t overcomplicate what already works.

See you next week,
Kyle

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