Before the New Year, pause right here

This week — the space between Christmas and New Year’s — often feels a little strange.
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The rush has slowed.


The calendar is quieter.
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And yet, there’s a hum of what’s next in the background.
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New plans. Fresh goals. A sense that something should change.
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Before you jump ahead, I’d like to offer a simple but powerful reminder:

​You can’t plan where you’re going if you don’t know where you are.

​And I don’t mean where you wish you were.
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Or where you used to be.
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Or where you think you should be.
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I mean where your body is right now.
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 A December Gift, as the Month Comes to a Close​
Throughout December, I’ve been sharing small, meaningful gifts such as simple practices, reflections, and tools to support you during a busy and often demanding season.
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As we close this month of giving, I want to share one more — and it’s one of my favourites.
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Not because it’s flashy or complicated, but because it brings clarity.
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And clarity is something we rarely gift ourselves.
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This Isn’t About Judgment — It’s About Clarity​
When it comes to physical activity, many people head into the New Year with motivation but very little information. We set goals without understanding our current capacity, habits, or barriers. Then we wonder why those plans fade by February.
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Clarity changes that.
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Being honest about your current physical activity level isn’t about criticism or guilt. It’s about giving yourself a realistic starting point — one that respects your life, your energy, and your body as it is today.
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Because meaningful change doesn’t come from pushing harder.
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It comes from starting smarter.
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Why This Week Is the Perfect TimeThis in-between week isn’t ideal for big overhauls.
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But it is perfect for noticing.

• What movement feels supportive right now?
• What feels hard or inconsistent?
• What’s been missing?
• What’s actually possible in this season of life?

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Often, people don’t struggle because they lack motivation. They struggle because they don’t yet see the full picture. Sometimes we don’t even know what we could be doing until we slow down long enough to look.
​A Simple First Step (No Workouts Required)​
That’s exactly why I created my Physical Activity Assessment.
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This is my final December gift to you.
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It’s not a fitness test.
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It’s not about performance.
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And it won’t tell you what you “should” be doing.
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Instead, it helps you:

• Recognize where your activity levels truly are today
• Identify patterns, gaps, and potential pitfalls
• Understand what’s realistic moving forward
• Start thinking clearly about where you want to go in 2026

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Think of it as a baseline — a place to stand before you take your next step.
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If You Want Your Plans to Have Meaning…This is a gentle, grounded place to begin.
I’m sharing this a little early so you can approach the New Year prepared, not pressured.
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 Take the Physical Activity Assessment here.
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No rush.
No judgment.
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Just honest information and a clearer path forward.
Because awareness isn’t the end goal.
It’s the beginning.
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Be well and happy moving,
Lisa
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P.S. Our next Move Smart, Feel Better webinar is just around the corner. Will you join me on January 13?
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Studio members attend free, and if you’re not yet part of The MedFit Movement Studio, you can join at no cost — giving you a complimentary seat at the webinar and access to the growing library of supportive resources inside the Studio.​