Consistency & Choice (March 2026)
I’m writing this month’s Consistency & Choice from the French Alps, where I’ve spent the past week skiing.
Days like this are a great reminder that fitness isn’t just about workouts. It’s about what your body allows you to do.
Consistency
Spending a week skiing reminded me why I train.
We all know we’re supposed to work out, but that’s not enough.
You need to know your why.
For me, winter training is about being ready to ski. Spring and summer training prepare me for triathlons, paddle boarding, and golf. All of these sports require strength, endurance, balance, and the mental focus that comes with pushing your body.
Not everyone is training for an event — and that’s fine.
Most of us are training for the things we want to do in life and still enjoy doing them. We’re training so we can move well, stay independent, and not worry about whether we can get up off the floor.
For some people, that means skiing.
For others, it’s tennis, hiking, or simply feeling good moving through the day.
I grew up playing sports and have continued to try many different ones throughout my life. What they all have in common is that they require a foundation of fitness.
And that foundation is built in the gym.
Getting to the gym regularly can feel boring. In many ways, it should be. Consistency is built through repetition. The workouts that prepare your body for real life aren’t flashy — they’re steady.
Strength training, endurance work, and simply showing up week after week create the capacity to do the things you enjoy.
Fitness doesn’t just live in the gym.
It shows up when you’re on the mountain, on the tennis court, on the golf course, or playing with your kids or grandkids.
The gym is simply where you prepare for it.
Choice
Vacation often brings up a lot of anxiety around food.
Should I be careful?
Should I relax?
Should I try to stay “on plan”?
The truth is, food is part of the experience when you travel. It’s part of the culture, part of the enjoyment, and often part of the memories you bring home.
That doesn’t mean throwing all structure out the window. It also doesn’t mean overthinking every meal.
Balance usually works better than either extreme.
Eating well on vacation can be simpler than people think.
Start by eating real meals, not just grazing all day. Make sure there’s protein somewhere on your plate. Stay hydrated. Pay attention to how hungry you actually are.
And then enjoy the food that makes the trip special.
A croissant in France. Fresh seafood by the ocean. Local dishes you don’t get at home.
Food doesn’t have to be perfect to work.
Most of the time, consistency matters more than perfection. A few days of vacation meals won’t undo months or years of supportive habits.
The same way fitness supports the activities you enjoy, good nutrition supports the energy you need to experience them.
Food is fuel — but it’s also part of living.
Final Thought
Trips like this are a reminder that fitness and nutrition are not separate from life.
They support it.
The workouts build the strength and endurance to do the things you love.
The food gives you the energy to experience them fully.
Neither one has to be extreme to work.
Consistency is key.
Everything is a choice.
— Laura