5.5 Weeks of Consistency: My Real Results with 20-Minute Workouts, Wholefoods & No Pressure
If you’ve been following my blog or my journey on Instagram you’ll know that I’ve been on my own wellness journey.
After a couple of procedures that impacted my gut health, a few holidays and falling off track, I had put weight on and felt bloated.
I was feeling so frustrated as it took me so long to get to where I was in my journey and I felt like I was back to square one again. I could have easily panicked and gone into a mindset of “all or nothing” putting pressure on myself and going on some crash diet.
But I didn’t.
I didn’t follow a restrictive plan.
I didn’t count calories.
And I definitely didn’t spend hours in the gym.
If I did, I knew it wouldn’t last long term and I also knew that this wasn’t about a quick fix, but creating long lasting and sustainable change.
What I did do?
I committed to 5.5 weeks of consistency (still going) and the results have genuinely surprised me. Not just in how my body has changed, but how I feel: lighter, clearer, stronger, and more confident.
This is exactly what I’m following and how you can do the same (without pressure, extremes, or guilt).
1. I’m focusing on Consistency, Not Perfection
I’m giving myself permission to be imperfect, but consistent with a few non-negotiables. That looked like doing my home workouts 5x per week (just 15–25 minutes each) using the Summer Sculpt challenge on my online platform, 80/20 balance with my nutrition, walking daily, and not stressing if one day didn’t go to plan.
Instead of chasing motivation, I leaned on systems a plan I could actually stick to.
2. Eating Wholefoods Mindfully Not Perfectly
No tracking apps. No calorie counting. These apps work well, but rather than being fixed on losing weight, I wanted to shift my focus to eating foods to nourish my body and listening to my body’s hunger cues.
I’ve stuck to an 80/20 mindset: mostly whole foods, plenty of protein, and flexible meals that fit my real life.
Some days looked like smoothies, eggs, and salmon bowls. Others looked like wagamamas and that was OK.
The biggest change? I started tuning into hunger, fullness, and how I felt not rules or numbers.
3. I’m following the Summer Sculpt Challenge
Inside my wellness platform, I followed the exact workouts from our Summer Sculpt 2.0 challenge.
Each week included:
🔥 Barre Burn (lower & upper body split)
💪 Power Pilates
💓 Cardio Sculpt
🧘♀️ Sunday Yoga Flow
It has been the perfect mix of strength, sculpt, and recovery and every workout was under 30 minutes so it’s easy for me to do. We still have 2 weeks left to go and all classes are available to catch up for members.
4. I’m prioritising rest, recovery & sleep
This might be the most underrated part.
I’m making sure I sleep 7–8 hours most nights.
I’ve swapped late-night scrolling for wind-down yoga or deep rest breathwork.
And I’m reminded myself: rest is where the results sink in. If this is something you struggle with, I created a whole 2 week programme on my platform to give you the tools to rest and recover more deeply from Nidra, to yoga to Pilates.
5. Walking Daily, Not as a Punishment, but a Ritual
My step count at the moment is averaging 10–15k per day and no, not obsessively.
Walks are my time to listen to podcasts, decompress, or just enjoy silence. On the days I’m really busy, I’ll habit stack a walk on the treadmill whilst answering my emails.
The Results?
Leaner, more defined core and waist
Stronger legs, glutes, and arms
Reduced bloating
Better energy, clearer skin, and deeper sleep
But most of all felling in control again
You Can Start Today
If you’re reading this thinking I need a reset, it doesn’t have to be drastic.
You just need:
A clear plan
Supportive structure
Permission to go at your own pace
That’s exactly what we offer inside my platform.
🎁 Join now and start your journey with a 7-day free trial.
As always I love hearing from you, please feel free to reach out with any questions and I’m more than happy to help.
Love,
Marcella x