You're Not Broken- You're Just Tired

Let’s get something straight.

You’re not lazy.

You're not weak.

You're not broken.

You’re just tired.

And honestly?

Of course you are.

You’re raising little humans, working, juggling responsibilities, barely getting time to think straight — and somehow the world still expects you to be in the best shape of your life?

No wonder you feel like you’re failing. But you’re not. You’re just running on empty.

Burnout ≠ Broken

Most of the parents I coach come to me feeling like something’s wrong with them.

They say things like:

“I used to be in great shape." “I can’t stay motivated.” “I always fall off track — maybe I’m just not cut out for this.”

But here’s the truth: your body and brain are working overtime. When you're not sleeping well, constantly interrupted, and pulled in five directions — of course your willpower feels shot. That doesn’t mean you’re weak. It means you're human.

You Don’t Need to Push Harder — You Need to Change the Game

When life is chaotic, the answer isn't to dig deeper or hustle more. It's to train smarter.

You need workouts that give you energy instead of drain it. You need a system that fits your life — not one that makes you feel like you’re failing if you miss a session.

That means:

• Short, efficient workouts (10–20 mins tops)

• Flexibility in your schedule

• Less all-or-nothing pressure

• More focus on recovery and movement that feels good

You’re not falling behind — you're just playing by the wrong rules.

What If You Trained for Energy Instead of Burnout?

Instead of chasing extreme transformation, try this:

• Walk more. Even 10 minutes after dinner.

• Lift something heavy once or twice a week. That might be a kettlebell, or your toddler.

• Do bodyweight flows or ViPR moves when the kids are around. Movement snacks count.

• Choose consistency over intensity. Something is always better than nothing.

These shifts may feel small, but they’re powerful — especially when you’re tired.

You Don’t Need More Discipline — You Need Support

Discipline gets glorified. But what tired parents really need is support and simplicity.

Someone to say:

“Hey, here’s a workout that fits your day, not ruins it.” “You’re doing great — even if all you did was stretch today.” “Let’s build a routine that doesn’t punish you for being human.”

That’s the kind of coaching I offer. No guilt. No shame. Just real-world fitness for real-life parents.

Final Thought: Exhaustion Doesn’t Mean You’ve Failed

If you’ve been feeling stuck, frustrated, or like your body’s working against you — take a breath.

You’re not broken. You're just tired. And you don’t have to fix everything all at once.

Start small. Move a little. Rest a lot. Be kind to yourself. That’s the path to real, lasting change.

Want help building a plan that works for your energy, your schedule, and your life?Let’s do it together — no more burnout, just progress.

👉 DM me or visit fitdaddyyeg.com to get started.

You don’t need to do more. You just need to do what works.