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How to Take the Next Step (When You’re Ready)

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September 17, 2025

Written By Kris Mount

Kris Mount is the owner and head personal trainer at Lift Inner West. With over 17 years of experience in the fitness industry, Kris is passionate about helping people of all ages and abilities find balance in their health and fitness through a philosophy of mindset, movement and motivation. His goal is to help more people live longer, stronger lives.

Over the past seven weeks, we’ve taken a journey together.

We’ve explored where you are now and where you want to be. We’ve examined what’s been holding you back and what’s actually possible. We’ve introduced the LIFT approach and shown you exactly how transformation happens. We’ve shared stories from people in your exact situation who’ve achieved remarkable results.

Now there’s only one question left: What happens next?

The Two Paths Forward

At this point, you have two options.

Path One: Continue as you are. Take the valuable insights from these past weeks and apply what you can on your own. Some people will find success this way, though the journey tends to be longer and more challenging without proper guidance.

Path Two: Take the next logical step. Have a conversation with someone who understands your specific situation and can design an approach tailored to your unique needs, goals, and circumstances.

Both paths are valid. Only you can decide which feels right for you.

What Happens in a consultation

If you choose Path Two, the next step is a consultation. This isn’t a sales presentation or a high-pressure conversation. It’s a professional consultation designed to help you gain clarity about your goals and determine if our approach is the right fit for your situation.

The conversation covers:

  • Your current situation and specific challenges
  • Your goals and timeline expectations
  • What’s worked and what hasn’t in your past experience
  • Whether the LIFT approach aligns with your needs
  • What your personalised programme would look like
  • How we can support your transformation journey

What you’ll gain from the session:

  • Complete clarity about your current situation
  • A clear roadmap for achieving your goals
  • Professional assessment of your needs and capabilities
  • Understanding of exactly how we can help
  • Confidence in your decision, either way

This Isn’t for Everyone

The LIFT approach works exceptionally well for the right people in the right circumstances. It’s not universal, and we’re selective about who we work with.

You might be a good fit if:

  • You’re tired of approaches that don’t account for your life stage
  • You want sustainable change rather than quick fixes
  • You value expert guidance over trial and error
  • You’re ready to commit to a 90-day process
  • You understand that meaningful change takes consistency

You might not be ready if:

  • You’re looking for overnight transformation
  • You’re not willing to invest time and effort consistently
  • You prefer to figure things out entirely on your own
  • You’re expecting magic solutions without work

There’s no judgment either way. Knowing what you want and what you’re ready for is valuable self-awareness.

The Investment Conversation

People often ask about investment before they understand the value. This usually indicates they’re not quite ready yet, and that’s perfectly fine.

The consultation helps you understand exactly what you’d be investing in:

  • A personalised program designed for your specific needs
  • Expert guidance from people who’ve worked with hundreds of clients in your situation
  • Ongoing support throughout your transformation
  • Access to our proven system for sustainable change
  • The foundation for long-term health and vitality

When you understand the complete picture – what you’ll receive, how it works, and what you can expect to achieve – the investment conversation becomes much clearer.

Common Hesitations (And Why They’re Normal)

“I’ve tried so many things before” This is exactly why having a proper conversation matters. Understanding why previous approaches didn’t work helps ensure the next one does.

“I’m not sure if this is the right time” There’s rarely a perfect time for anything important. The question is whether the cost of waiting exceeds the cost of starting.

“I don’t know if I can stick with it” None of our successful clients were certain they could stick with it when they started. Certainty comes from having the right support and approach, not from feeling motivated.

“What if it doesn’t work for me?” This is why we have the consultation. To understand your specific situation and determine if our approach is likely to work for you before you commit.

What Our Current Clients Say About Starting

Maddison: “I almost didn’t book the consultation because I was embarrassed about how weak I’d become. That conversation changed my life.”

Marcelle: “I’d tried so many things that hadn’t worked. I almost didn’t try again. So glad I did.”

Esther: “The consultation itself was valuable. It helped me understand what I actually needed, not just what I thought I wanted.”

The Reality of Transformation

Real transformation happens when three elements align:

  1. Clarity about what you want to achieve
  2. An approach designed for your specific situation
  3. Support from people who understand your challenges

You can try to create these elements on your own. Some people succeed that way.

Or you can have a conversation with professionals who’ve helped hundreds of people in your exact situation achieve the results you want.

Your Decision Timeline

There’s no urgency here. This isn’t a limited-time offer or a high-pressure situation.

The LIFT approach will work as well next month as it does today. The principles don’t change, and neither does our commitment to helping the right people achieve their goals.

Take the time you need to make the right decision for you.

How to Book a Consultation

If you’d like to have this conversation, getting started is straightforward.

You can visit us at liftinnerwest.com.au or send an email to info@liftinnerwest.com.au. When you reach out, just mention you’ve been following our “Ready When You Are” series and you’d like to book a consultation.

We’ll work with you to find a time that suits your schedule – usually within the next week or two. The conversation typically takes 45-60 minutes and happens here at our studio.

No pressure, no rush. Just a conversation about where you are and where you’d like to be.

What Happens After the Session

After our conversation, you’ll have complete clarity about:

  • Whether our approach is right for your situation
  • What your personalised programme would look like
  • What investment would be required
  • What timeline you can expect for results

If we’re a good fit and you decide to move forward, we’ll design your personalised program and schedule your first session.

If we’re not the right fit, we’ll point you toward resources or approaches that might be more suitable for your needs.

Either way, you’ll leave the conversation with more clarity than you had before.

The Most Important Thing

Whether you choose to work with us or not, don’t let this be where your transformation journey ends.

You’ve invested seven weeks in understanding your situation, your goals, and what’s possible. That investment is only valuable if you act on what you’ve learned.

Take the next step, whatever that looks like for you.

If you’re ready to explore whether the LIFT approach is right for your situation, we’re here when you are. Ready when you are.

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