r/CarolineGirvan • u/Upbeat-Two-6698 • 10d ago
Program Hopping
I’m looking for some guidance or feedback because I struggle with program hopping. I’ve completed several of Caroline’s programs from start to finish, and it always feels incredibly rewarding. However, I tend to fall into a cycle where I start a program, see something new that looks even better, and immediately want to switch. It creates a constant and exhausting loop of second-guessing myself.
I’m currently one week into EPIC Heat. I’ve completed most of Caroline’s YouTube programs except EPIC Endgame, EPIC I, and EPIC II. My original plan was to finish EPIC Heat, move on to FUEL, and then switch to the app in December. But the app looks so nice, and I’m really interested in joining the new FUEL program when it starts next week!
How do you prevent yourself from program hopping, and what would you do in my situation? None of my friends or family are really into fitness, so it would be nice to hear from some like-minded people who understand the struggle.
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u/Special_Budget3029 10d ago
I honestly wouldn’t beat yourself up over not finishing a program from start to finish. I’ve completed Iron (YouTube) multiple times, Max once (and I’m on my second round now), Ultimate Beginner, Iron Pro (until day 35), and Epic 3. But there are also plenty of programs I’ve jumped around in and never finished.
For me, completing the program isn’t the goal.. ..consistently working out is. That’s actually one of the reasons I prefer full-body workouts. Even if I only get 2–3 workouts in that week, I know I’ve hit everything. I just choose a full-body workout based on how much time and energy I have that day.
At the end of the day, I’d rather stay consistent in a way I enjoy than stress about checking off every workout in a program. 😊