Halfway There — And It’s Not Too Late | Fitting Fitness In

We’re six months into 2025. That might bring one of two reactions about your fitness goals:

1. “Wow, I’m crushing it.”
   2.“Wait… wasn’t I going to finally start [fill in the blank]?”

Whichever one sounds like you, here’s the good news:
It’s not too late. Not even close.

Now is the perfect time to reset or recommit, whether you’re building on a strong first half or just now ready to make a change.

Here are 25 simple, powerful things anyone can do to live a healthier, more energetic second half of the year.

Pick a few. Or try them all.

25 Steps to a Healthier You

1. Move every day. It doesn’t have to be at the gym. Walk the dog, dance in the kitchen, stretch before bed. Just move.
2. Limit calories if you’re trying to lose weight. Calories in vs. calories out. It really is that simple.
3. More fruits and veggies, less candy and chips.
4. More lean protein, fewer candy bars and donuts.
5. More water, less alcohol and soda (yes, even diet).
6. Lift weights. People over 50 should strength train 2–3 times a week.
7. Don’t eat in front of the TV. Mindless eating = more eating.
8. Consider hiring a trainer. It’s not just for athletes. It’s for anyone who wants support, accountability, and results. Talk to us about options.
9. Or enroll in small-group personal training. Built-in motivation and community.
10. Talk to your trainer about your goals. Want to hike with your grandkids? Travel with ease? Be specific.
11. Also share your concerns. A good trainer can adapt for injuries, health conditions, or confidence levels.
12. Tell your loved ones you love them. Every day.
13. Meditate, pray, or practice mindfulness. Even a few minutes helps.
14. Do the thing. Yes, that thing you’ve been avoiding.
15. Focus on losing fat, not just weight. Strength + body composition = a better measure of health than the scale.
16. Sleep well. Recovery is where the magic happens.
17. Remember, exercise is the miracle drug. It helps every system in your body — and your brain, too.
18. Practice gratitude. Every day you can move is a gift.
19. Remember exercise is fun. Or at least it can be! Try new things, find your joy.
20. Get outside. Sunshine, fresh air, nature — they do a body (and mind) good.
21. Wear sunscreen and stay hydrated. Especially in summer.
22. Read a book. And turn off the doomscrolling for a bit.
23. You do you. You’re the expert on your own life. Trust that.
24. Schedule your workouts like any important appointment. Because they are.
25. Don’t go it alone. Partner up, join a group, talk to us. You’re not in this by yourself.

We’re here when you’re ready. Whether that means answering a question, or helping you take that first step — or your hundredth.

Make this your healthiest year yet. You’ve still got plenty of time.

Holly Kouvo is a personal trainer, functional aging specialist, senior fitness specialist, brain health trainer, writer, and speaker.