Why You Feel "Stuck" (Even When You're Doing Everything Right)
- Deb Goodge

- 5 days ago
- 2 min read
Have you ever felt tired, stuck, and uncomfortable in your body, even when you feel like you’re doing everything right? It’s a frustrating feeling, and if it sounds familiar, you’re not alone. I’ve spoken with countless women over 40 who are dealing with this exact struggle.

The reason is often that we've been taught that fitness success looks like rigid routines and constant, punishing discipline. But that belief simply doesn’t hold up when you’re also juggling:
A demanding career
Kids who need you
A household to run
Hormonal shifts no one prepared you for
A schedule that rarely slows down
So what happens? You try to follow the plan. You force yourself to eat “clean” and work out five days a week. You aim for perfection, but eventually, life gets in the way. A sick kid, a late meeting, or just a rough week throws you off course, and suddenly, you feel like you’ve failed again. This cycle often leads to guilt, frustration, and the promise to "start over next Monday."
But what if the issue isn’t your willpower? What if the fitness approach you've been sold doesn't actually work for the life you’re living right now?
A System That Fits Your Reality
After working with so many incredible women in this season of life, I’ve learned they don't need another bootcamp or restrictive meal plan. They don't need to hustle harder or push themselves to the point of burnout.
They need a system that finally fits their reality.
What does that look like? It's a structure that:
Allows for flexibility and real-life curveballs
Prioritizes energy and strength, not perfection
Helps them show up for their health without sacrificing their work or family
This is the philosophy I’ve built inside my REVIVE program. It’s a complete strategy designed to help women build a strong, confident, and energized body that supports the life they already lead. We’re getting rid of the extremes and the guilt. Instead, we focus on creating real, lasting results with a system that works with you, not against you.
Stop Starting Over
If you’re tired of feeling like your body is stuck and you want to feel in control again—in your clothes, your schedule, and your health—it’s time for a new approach. If you’re ready to stop the endless cycle of starting over, I’m here to help.
Click the button below to discover how you can build a body you love without putting the rest of your life on hold.





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