Begin Within: How to Build a Wellness Foundation That Lasts Beyond January
In the first edition of Wellness Within: Journey2YourResults with Angela, discover how starting with self-awareness—not pressure—can help you create lasting health habits for 2026 and beyond.
“Start where you are. Use what you have. Do what you can.”
— Arthur Ashe
When I first began my fitness journey, I was focused on results. I had a timeline in mind and expectations for how quickly things should change. I was past the weight I thought I would ever be, and I wanted to see progress fast.
But as I stayed consistent, something shifted. I began getting stronger. I started eating better. And without even realizing it at first, fitness stopped being something I was trying to do — it became a lifestyle.
Last month, you chose to begin your journey instead of waiting for January 1st. You didn’t wait for a resolution or the “perfect” time. You decided to start. For your first seven days, the focus was simple: one goal, keeping your why front and center.
You didn’t wait for the right moment. You didn’t wait for a doctor to give you that final push — and if that’s what started you, that’s okay too. What matters is that you moved.
Angela Richardson
Your workout doesn’t need to be perfect. It just needs to happen.
If you enjoy walking, do that.
If you enjoy running, do that.
If you enjoy yoga, get yourself a mat.
Find a way to move your body that you actually enjoy. When I started, I grew to love it so much that movement became part of who I am. That doesn’t mean you need to work out every day — it means finding your rhythm. Maybe that’s three to five days a week, 30 minutes to an hour at a time.
Will it be easy? No.
And if you started last month, you’ve probably already realized that.
Here’s what I want you to hear: don’t start chasing results just yet. The most important changes happening right now aren’t always visible. Strength, confidence, discipline, and consistency are being built beneath the surface.
Stay accountable. Keep your goal in sight. And trust the process you’ve started.
What’s one small step you’re committing to this week?
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Contact: Email me at journey2yourresultsfitness@gmail.com
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