This episode is for the woman who keeps telling herself she will start fresh in January. I know that feeling of being overwhelmed, behind, exhausted and pulled in a hundred directions. It becomes very easy to push your goals away and wait for a new month or a clean slate. I have been there too.
But here is the truth I talk about in this episode. January is not going to save you. Life will not suddenly hand you more time or more capacity. If nothing changes now, nothing changes later.
Inside the episode I walk through the moments that keep so many women stuck.
• Why waiting for the perfect time creates a cycle of starting and stopping
• How delaying your goals quietly erodes your confidence
• Why the holidays are not the thing ruining your progress
• How perfectionism convinces you that doing anything less than perfect is a failure
• Why the version of you six months from now depends on the choices you make today
“The perfect time is not coming. The only time you have any control is right now." - Nathalia
I also break down the four simple non negotiables that actually work when life feels messy and chaotic. These are habits that build momentum, restore your self trust, and help you feel back in control even when your schedule is full.
This episode is a reminder that your life is happening right now. You do not need perfect conditions to take action. You just need to start where you are.
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The podcast transcript for this episode of the Unfiltered Fit Life podcast follows
Why So Many Women Wait for January
Nathalia Melo [00:01:49]
Welcome back to the Unfiltered Fit Life. If you’re overwhelmed, tired, feeling behind, and trying to juggle a thousand things during the holidays, this episode is for you. I feel that way too right now and I want to talk honestly about what happens when we push our goals aside and wait for that magical day in January to fix everything.
The Illusion of the “Perfect Time”
Nathalia [00:03:35]
We tell ourselves our future self will be more capable and more organized. But the truth is that our responsibilities do not go away in January. Waiting gives us the illusion of control, but it is nothing more than that.
How Waiting Impacts Your Confidence
Nathalia [00:09:54]
Every time you delay your goals, you chip away at trust in yourself. You lose confidence. You start believing you are someone who cannot follow through, and that becomes your identity in every area of your life.
The Identity Shift That Changes Everything
Nathalia [00:12:29]
When you finally keep a promise to yourself, everything shifts. You set better boundaries. You stop tolerating things that drain you. You show up differently because you know you follow through even when it is hard.
What Waiting Really Costs
Nathalia [00:14:29]
There is a difference between living and existing. Many women are existing in bodies they feel uncomfortable in, waiting for the perfect moment to start. These are the moments and memories being lost. That is the real cost.
The Holidays Are Not the Problem
Nathalia [00:17:11]
One meal on Thanksgiving is not ruining your progress. Christmas is not ruining your progress. The problem is not having a strategy for when life gets busy and falling into all or nothing thinking.
Perfectionism Is Keeping You Stuck
Nathalia [00:18:33]
If you cannot do everything perfectly, you convince yourself nothing counts. This obsession with doing things perfectly is what keeps you from doing anything consistently.
Simple Strategies That Work in Real Life
Nathalia [00:26:17]
The strategy that works is usually the simplest one. Start small. Pick two non negotiables. Stop planning the plan. Set boundaries. Ask for help. Consistency comes from what you can stick to, not what looks perfect on paper.
The Four Non Negotiables to Start Today
Nathalia [00:27:28]
Choose two habits that move the needle. Stop over-planning. Protect your time with boundaries. And ask for support instead of trying to carry everything alone.
What Happens When You Take Action Now
Nathalia [00:32:36]
Starting now gives you something tangible to build on. It creates momentum before the new year even arrives. And it teaches you that you can be consistent even when life is messy.
Stop Waiting for the Green Lights
Nathalia [00:35:36]
Waiting for life to be perfect is like waiting for all the traffic lights to turn green before you leave your driveway. It is never going to happen. You build the life you want in the life you have.
A Final Wake-Up Call
Nathalia [00:35:30]
Life is short. Tomorrow is not promised. If you want to feel better, stronger, more confident, and more in control, you start today. Not next month. Not when things calm down. Today.
Closing
Nathalia [00:36:45]
Thank you for being here. Thank you for listening. And thank you for choosing to work on yourself right now instead of waiting for perfect conditions. I will see you next week.
