3 Reasons You'll Never Feel Ready and Why You Should Start Anyway
You'll never feel ready to start. Learn how to start working out anyway, overcome excuses, and build confidence for women over 30 on this episode of Get Sculpted.
If you've ever said "I'll start when things calm down," "once I have more time," or "when I feel more motivated," this episode is literally made for you. Because here's the reality check: that time never actually comes. It's just gonna keep getting busier, harder, and you're just gonna keep getting older. So why not start now when the thought pops into your head?
In this episode of Get Sculpted, we're breaking down why readiness is a myth, how waiting for the "perfect time" keeps women stuck in the same place year after year, and what actually happens when you start working out before you're ready. We've heard this from almost every single person in our DMs, and if you're waiting for motivation, the right season, or for life to feel less chaotic before you prioritize yourself, we're here to tell you....that magical moment isn't coming. But the good news? You don't need it.
We're diving into why fitness motivation for women over 30 isn't about feeling ready, but taking messy action anyway. From reframing perfectionism and exercise to understanding how building confidence through fitness actually works, this episode gives you permission to stop waiting and start showing up for yourself, even when it's hard, even when it's inconvenient, and even when you don't feel like it.
Here's what we cover:
The readiness myth exposed: why you'll never "feel ready" and how readiness is actually a byproduct of building momentum, not a prerequisite for starting
Stop waiting to start working out: breaking down the common excuses (perfect schedule, more energy, after the holidays, after my birthday) and why they're all forms of procrastination disguised as planning
How to start working out before you're ready: why readiness isn't comfort, it's courage—and how taking action is the cure for overthinking
Perfectionism and exercise: how perfectionist tendencies keep you stuck in preparation mode and why "messy action" is better than perfect inaction every single time
Overcome workout excuses: the real talk on "it's hard" (so what?), "I'm too busy" (life is passing by anyway), and why obstacles are just opportunities in disguise
Fitness procrastination patterns: recognizing when you're using legitimate reasons as excuses and how to call yourself out with compassion
Starting a workout routine when you don't feel ready: why your first workout will probably suck, why that's normal, and how showing up anyway builds the identity of someone who follows through
Take action before you're ready: real stories from all three hosts about business decisions, career changes, and fitness journeys they started before feeling prepared
Building confidence through fitness: how proof comes from doing, not thinking, and why you can't think your way into confidence (you have to act your way there)
Fitness mindset for busy moms: ditching the all-or-nothing mentality, making fitness non-negotiable like everything else you show up for, and treating self-care as mandatory, not optional
Workout motivation for moms: why relying on motivation keeps you stuck and how to shift to consistency and discipline instead (motivation is a feeling, discipline is a decision)
The role of environment and support: surrounding yourself with people who align with who you want to be, not people who keep you stuck where you're at
Start fitness journey without feeling ready: practical first steps that are doable even in the busiest season of your life, and why customized approaches beat cookie-cutter plans every time
This episode is for anyone who's been waiting for the stars to align. Your body doesn't care if it's the holiday season, if you're tired, or if your schedule is packed. Taking that first imperfect step is what's going to propel you forward. You're not behind. You are human. You're right where you need to be, and now is the time to start.
“If you're doing that in every other area of your life except taking care of yourself, that's the reality check that you need to be like, no, I have to turn this around.” -Coach Jordanna
Ready to stop making excuses and take that first messy step? This is your permission slip. Reach out to us on Instagram @getsculpted.ca, fill out the contact form in the show notes, or DM us and let us help you figure out what a first doable step could look like for you. We've got your back. And if this episode lit a fire under you, drop us a comment on Spotify or tag us in your Instagram story we read every single one and it helps us reach more women who need to hear this message.
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Welcome to Get Sculpted, the podcast for women who want to lose fat, build muscle, and reset their metabolism with science-based strategies and actionable advice.
We go beyond quick fixes and fad diets to give you sustainable fat loss strategies, strength training tips for women, and the mindset shifts that help you achieve lasting results. Think less guessing, more confidence, and habits that actually fit your lifestyle.
No matter if you’re just starting out or ready to level up your training, this podcast gives women the tools to lose fat, build muscle, and feel stronger in their bodies.
We’re your hosts, Jordanna, Marilynn, and Tijana, fitness pros with over 20 years of combined experience and 1,000+ client transformations, including a focus on helping women optimize their metabolism and build strength. You’ll get strategies designed for real bodies and real lives.
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Is cardio necessary for fat loss?
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The unedited podcast transcript for this episode of the Get Sculpted podcast follows:
WHY WAITING TO BE "READY" KEEPS YOU STUCK
Jordanna [00:00:09]: And we've got quite an episode for you today, because I'm very certain that I have heard this from probably almost every single person I talk to in my DMs. If you've ever said, I will start when things calm down, once I have more time and energy or motivation—this episode is literally made for you. Because here's the reality check: that time never actually comes...[Discussion continues, debunking the myth of readiness and how waiting for the "perfect time" leads to years of inaction, with Jordanna, Tijana, and Marilynn sharing their perspective on perfectionism and procrastination.]
THE REAL REASON YOU DON'T FEEL READY
Jordanna [00:01:17]: So today, we are breaking down why readiness is actually a myth, how to reframe the "not ready" mindset into taking any action, and what actually happens when you start before you think you can...[Hosts discuss how feeling ready only comes from taking messy, imperfect action and how this is the most common reason women stay stuck.]
HOW PERFECTIONISM, FEAR, AND CONTROL HOLD YOU BACK
Marilynn [00:08:23]: Yes. And I say this with love, but when someone says that they're not ready yet, you know, they think it's, like, time and energy and motivation. They come up with all of these things that they're telling themselves. But listen, what is underneath all of that is perfectionism. You fearing failure. And whether you realize it or not, it's you wanting to feel like you're in control...[They break down the three mindset traps keeping women from starting: perfectionism, fear of failure, and the need for control. They share how these blocks are pervasive, why they show up, and how to push through them.]
WHAT TAKING SMALL, IMPERFECT ACTION LOOKS LIKE
Tijana [00:14:59]: Yeah. So wanna actually share what a lot of people have told me, which is that, first of all, if you've ever worked with a coach and been burned, like, just know that it's not all the same experience...[Conversation about real-life client experiences starting during busy seasons, what starting "before you’re ready" looks like, and how to stack small wins without overhauling your entire life.]
Jordanna [00:18:39]: Yeah, that's right. And it kind of comes back to like your bare ass minimums that we've talked about before where it's, you have that minimum standard that you've set for yourself and it doesn't always have to look perfect, but you don't let it go below that minimum that you've set. That's what's creating the consistency over time...
KEY TAKEAWAYS: START BEFORE YOU’RE READY
Jordanna [00:20:03]: So I think if you're listening to this and you're done waiting, like, this is your permission slip. We've given you many along the way, but if you still haven't taken that action, like, now is the time to start before you're ready...[Each host shares personal anecdotes of big leaps taken before they felt ready—from career changes to launching the podcast itself. They recap the major points: readiness comes from doing, not thinking; imperfect action wins over perfect inaction every time; and fear is a normal, expected step.]
RECAP & NEXT EPISODE TEASER
Jordanna [00:24:31]: We'd love that for you. So thank you again for another episode of Get Sculpted podcast. We are going to have an amazing episode next week. Mar. It's your solo episode around stopping to self sabotage yourself and healing from within on your fitness journey. I think it's gonna be super. So we'll see you next time.[Encouragement for listeners to share the episode, connect on social, and a tease for next week’s topic around self-sabotage and healing from within.]