The Power of Tiny Wins: Small Actions Build Big Results

You ever find yourself thinking:
“Okay, this time I’m really going to change…”
…and then stop before you start because it just feels too big?

Maybe you tell yourself you’ll start walking an hour a day.
Or that you’ll totally give up sugar.
Or that you’ll finally (finally!) stick to the plan.

But here’s the truth: lasting change never starts big.
It starts tiny.

I’m talking wall push-up tiny.
One glass of water tiny.
“Maybe just five minutes” tiny.

You Don’t Need a Massive Overhaul

I used to believe that in order to get fit, I had to basically go full monk:
Dry chicken. Broccoli. Hours at the gym. No fun allowed.

And honestly? That belief kept me stuck.

Because when the only way forward looks like suffering… you don’t move forward.

But here’s what finally clicked: small actions count—because they build momentum.
Even when no one else notices.
Even when the scale doesn’t budge right away.
Even when it feels like it “shouldn’t” matter.

Why Most Plans Fail (and What to Do Instead)

The reason so many plans fall apart?

We try to do too much, too fast—and when we can’t sustain it, we blame ourselves.

But change isn’t a test of willpower. It’s a practice of consistency.

And consistency grows out of success you can actually feel.

That’s why I created the Tiny Wins Tracker.
Because what we measure, we notice.
And what we notice, we repeat.

What “Tiny Wins” Look Like (and Why They Matter)

Let’s say your goal is to get stronger. You want to do 10 regular push-ups by your next birthday.

If you try to go from zero to ten, you’re likely to get sore, frustrated, and quit.

But what if you started with just 2 wall push-ups a day?
(Yes, just two.)

You log them. You notice them. You say, “That’s just like me. I said I would—and I did.”

Now your brain is on alert: Hey, I follow through on things.
And just like that, you’ve started building not just muscle—but identity.

You’re not waiting to become someone who works out.
You’re being her, in tiny ways, right now.

Your Wins Are Already Happening—Don’t Miss Them

Here’s the sneaky thing: a lot of women over 50 are already making progress—they’re just not giving themselves credit.

They skip the cookie. They go for the walk. They do the 5-minute YouTube workout.

And then? They move on.
No pause. No acknowledgment. No “Hey, that counts.”

That’s the real problem.
If your brain doesn’t register the win, it doesn’t stick.

Kathy says…

If your brain doesn’t register the win, it doesn’t stick.

So Here’s What I Want You to Try:

1. Pick one tiny action you can take today. (Seriously—tiny.)
2. Do it.
3. Track it.
4. Say something kind and true to yourself.
   Like:
   • ☑️“That’s just like me.”
   • ☑️“I got started. That matters.”
   • ☑️“One step is still a step.”

Repeat.

Not because it’s fluffy. But because it works.

Ready to Reinforce Your Wins?

If you’re tired of feeling like nothing sticks…
If you’re done with the all-or-nothing mind games…

Then grab the Tiny Wins Tracker.

And that? Starts with one small win.

Use it. Let it show you that what you’re doing matters.
Because the secret to change after 50 isn’t more willpower.
It’s more recognition.

Wanna hang out with other women over 50 in the same boat as you? Join the Fit Woman 50+ Skool community!

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