Setbacks Happen. What Matters Is What You Do Next.

Getting over setbacks.

They’re frustrating, they mess with your rhythm, and they can knock your confidence. One missed workout becomes a few. You stop prepping meals. Your energy dips. You feel like you’ve lost your edge. Sound familiar?

Here’s the thing, this isn’t failure. It’s just part of the process.

Nobody builds a strong, healthy body by doing everything perfectly all the time. Life doesn’t work like that. What separates the people who make real progress from those who stay stuck is this: they know how to reset and keep going.

Setbacks are normal. Expect them. What matters is what you learn from them.

Inspiring Scrabble tiles form a motivational quote: "Pause, Rest, But Never Give Up."

What’s causing the setback?

Instead of beating yourself up, take a step back and look at what triggered the drop-off. Was it stress? A change in routine? Lack of sleep? Loss of motivation? There’s usually a pattern. Once you spot it, you can deal with it and adjust your approach so it doesn’t keep tripping you up.

And don’t forget: this is about building health, strength and fitness that lasts. That doesn’t happen in a straight line. You grow by showing up again, even when it’s not perfect. That’s how resilience works.

You don’t need to overhaul your life. You just need to take the next right step. Small wins, done consistently, build momentum. Maybe that’s a walk. A simple strength session. A better breakfast. One decent decision often leads to another.

So if you’ve fallen off track recently, don’t waste time in guilt. You’re not starting over, you’re starting from experience. You’ve already learned something. Now use it.

This is where I come in. I help people bounce back, build simple routines that work in the real world, and stay accountable, even when life gets messy. If you’re ready to reset and move forward with something that actually sticks, I’m here to help.

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Let’s get you back on track, fitter, stronger, healthier.

You’ve got this. Let’s keep it simple, and let’s keep going.

Chris Deavin

Certified Behavioural & Accountability Health Coach