🧘‍♂️ Why Today Is The Best Time To Start Fresh

PLUS: Don’t Change Everything, Change One Thing

Author

Ryan Engel
January 01, 2026

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TODAY’S LEVEL UP:

  • Coach’s Corner: Why today is the best time to start fresh

  • Pro Tip: Don’t change everything, change one thing

  • Question from Our Readers: “What should I focus on in the first week of a new fitness plan?”

  • Fit Trivia: Which '80s action hero was also a licensed nutritionist and fitness coach?

Why Today Is The Best Time To Start Fresh

Happy New Year, team!

January 1st isn’t magic, but it can be powerful if you use it right.

Forget waiting for Monday, or next month, or "when life slows down." Start small today:

  • Take a 15-minute walk

  • Cook one high-protein meal

  • Drink more water than you did yesterday

Momentum starts with action, not motivation. The secret to long-term success is doing something small consistently, especially when the motivation fades (which it always will).

FROM RYAN’S DESK

Doubt will always try to slow you down. Action silences it. Every step forward, every rep, every choice proves what you’re capable of. Doubt paralyzes; action liberates. Be the guy who moves, even when fear whispers. That’s where confidence grows.

Pro Tip: Don’t Change Everything, Change One Thing

New Year's energy can tempt you to change everything at once. But most guys burn out by week 3.

Instead, pick one upgrade:

  • Replace your late-night snack with a protein shake

  • Add a walk to your lunch break

  • Prep just 2 meals this week ahead of time

You don’t need a new life; you need better habits. Stack those small upgrades, and you’ll crush 2026 without the burnout.

Question from Our Readers:

“What should I focus on during the first week of my new fitness plan?”

— Rich, 51, from Phoenix

Great question, Rich. Week 1 is all about foundations, not perfection.

Here’s where to focus:

  1. Hydration: Aim for at least ¾ gallon of water per day

  2. Protein: Include it in every meal

  3. Sleep: Prioritize 7–8 hours to fuel recovery

  4. Movement: Even if it’s just walking and stretching, get moving

Think of this week as setting your GPS. Once your direction is locked in, progress will follow.

Fit Trivia: Which ‘80s action star is also a licensed nutritionist and certified fitness coach?

Answer: Dolph Lundgren! Before becoming Ivan Drago in Rocky IV, Dolph earned a degree in chemical engineering and holds a master’s in nutrition. The guy’s not just muscle—he’s brains, too.

Ryan Engel, Intl. Fat Loss Coach

Ryan is a leading fitness coach and one of the most known professionals in the space.

He specializes in Body Recomposition and visual body aesthetics and has reached millions worldwide with his powerful messaging. He brings a unique, non-nonsense, yet sophisticated approach to body change.

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