Originally Posted by
retswerb
Completely disagree. Sometimes habits take multiple false starts before they're truly established, but each one is valuable and is a step on the path. Even if 6 months is all it ever turns into, it's time better spent than on the couch.
Fair enough. When I wrote that I was thinking of 2 of my neighbours who got into exercising during the pandemic lock-down. They were both super-keen at first and went into it full gas. One bought a Peloton spin bike and a hybrid bike, the other a mountain bike and gym membership. A year later, both of them had given up and they don't appear to have made any valuable steps since.
So I would say focus on consistency and not try to do too much, too soon. Exercising little and often requires less commitment and has more chance of becoming established a lifelong habit.