Halfway Through 2025: Time for a Mid-Year Reset

Evan Amell • July 2, 2025

Can you believe we’re already past the halfway mark of 2025?



It feels like the year just started—and yet here we are. July is the perfect time to pause, reflect, and check in on the goals you set back in January.

Are You on track?

Take a moment to think about the goals you set—especially your health and fitness goals.


If you're on track:
That’s fantastic! Keep that momentum going. This is the time to double down on what’s working. Plan for the second half of the year so you can finish strong and maybe even exceed your expectations.


If you’re not quite where you wanted to be:
Don’t panic—and definitely don’t give up.


There’s still plenty of time to make progress. Maybe you won’t reach the full goal by December, and that’s okay. What matters is that you keep moving forward.


Let’s say your goal was to lose 80 lbs in 2025. If you haven’t lost any weight yet, it’s tempting to feel defeated. But what if you lost 40 lbs by the end of the year instead? That’s still a huge win—and it gives you momentum heading into 2026.

progress over perfection

One of the most important lessons we’ve learned from working with clients is that success doesn’t always come right away. Many people come in with ambitious goals, but it can take months—or even years—before things really start to click.


And during that time? They often feel frustrated or wonder if it’s even worth continuing.



But the clients who stick with it—who keep showing up to sessions, who make small lifestyle adjustments—those are the ones who eventually see life-changing results.

your mid-year check-you

As we move into the second half of the year, now’s the time to ask yourself:

On a scale of 1 to 10, how would you rate your progress on your 2025 health and fitness goals?
(1 = way behind, 10 = ahead of schedule)

Be honest with yourself—and then use that number as your new starting point.



Whether you're at a 2 or an 8, the key is the same: don’t stop. Keep showing up, keep adjusting, and keep believing in your ability to improve.

the bottom line

You don’t have to be perfect. You just have to keep going.



Let the second half of 2025 be your turning point. Whether you’re building on momentum or getting back on track, there’s still time to finish strong.

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