If you’ve ever said, “I don’t feel motivated to work out,” this episode is for you.

In this solo episode, I break down the truth about motivation and why relying on it alone makes working out feel frustrating, inconsistent, and exhausting. You’ll learn where motivation actually comes from, why it disappears when you need it most, and how to build a sustainable movement routine—without waiting to feel inspired.

We talk about why motivation is fleeting, how stress, hormones, and overwhelm affect your desire to exercise, and what to do instead when you’re tired, busy, or just not feeling it. This episode shifts the focus from hype and willpower to consistency, identity, and small, doable movement that builds confidence over time.

If you’re struggling with motivation to exercise, feeling stuck in an on-again, off-again workout cycle, or wondering how to stay active in midlife without burning out, this conversation will help you reframe movement in a way that actually works.

This is Fit for Life Alliance style—real talk, compassionate fitness, and practical strategies to help you move your body, feel better, and stay consistent for life.

Topics Covered:

• Why motivation to work out comes and goes

• How to exercise when you don’t feel motivated

• Why waiting for motivation keeps you stuck

• Building consistency without pressure or guilt

• Sustainable movement habits for real life

In this episode, we talk with Melissa A. Washington, award-winning advocate, speaker, author, entrepreneur, and U.S. Navy veteran, about intentional leadership, visibility without compromise, and building community that actually works.

Melissa is the founder of Women Veterans Alliance, co-founder of Women Veterans Magazine, and the creator of Veteran Events, a national platform supporting veteran and military-connected communities. From enlisting in the Navy at 18 to reinventing her career during the Great Recession, Melissa shares powerful insights on resilience, reinvention, and creating infrastructure that leads to sustainable impact.

This conversation is essential for women veterans, entrepreneurs, nonprofit leaders, and anyone building mission-driven organizations with purpose and clarity.

• What intentional leadership really looks like

• Why visibility matters—without burnout or compromise

• How community and infrastructure drive lasting impact

• Lessons from career reinvention and entrepreneurship

• What it means to be fierce, fearless, and unfuckable in life and business

Melissa A. Washington is an award-winning advocate, speaker, author, entrepreneur, publisher, and U.S. Navy veteran. She is the founder of Women Veterans Alliance, co-founder of Women Veterans Magazine, and creator of Veteran Events. Melissa supports women veterans, founders, and mission-driven organizations through leadership, strategy, and visibility.

• Website: https://www.melissawashington.com

• Women Veterans Alliance: https://www.womenveteransalliance.com

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissawashington

Want to be a guest or know someone would be a great fit? I am looking for military vets, active duty, military brats, veteran service orgs or anyone in the fitness industry

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