If you’re sitting around waiting for motivation to show up, it’s not going to.

I remember trying to stay awake in church, watching VeggieTales during religious ed, and eventually becoming one of those families that only went to church on Easter and Christmas.

We hear a lot about beginners starting their fitness journey. The excitement, the “newbie gains,” the big milestones that happen quickly. And we also hear about people who finally hit their goals. The transformation photos, the “after” moment, the celebrations.

But what no one really talks about is the middle part.

My to 10 book recommendations.