FitSix Challenge: Week 2 — Minimum Standards & Habit Stacking

Why Week 2 Matters

Big changes don’t come from going “all in” for a few days—they come from showing up, especially when life gets messy. Week 2 is about building a reliable floor for your routine with small, non‑negotiable habits you can keep on your best and worst days.

The Focus This Week: Minimums Over Maximums

Skip the all‑or‑nothing mindset. Choose minimum standards you can execute daily and anchor them to routines you already do (habit stacking). Add a light accountability system so follow‑through becomes easier.

Examples Across the Six FitSix Pillars

• Move (Exercise): 10 minutes of intentional movement
• Eat (Nutrition): Protein with at least 2 meals
• Sleep: Power down screens 30 minutes before bed
• Recover: 5 minutes of walking, stretching, or breathwork
• Think (Mindset): One sentence of reflection or gratitude
• Connect (Relationships): 5 focused minutes with someone important (call, text, listen)

📌 Pro Tip: If it feels “too easy,” you’re doing it right. Minimums build momentum.

Habit Stacking & Accountability

• Habit stack: “After I make coffee, I drink a glass of water.” / “After brushing teeth, 1 minute of stretching.”
• Accountability: Share your minimums with a coach/buddy or post a quick weekly check‑in.
• Track lightly: Choose 1–2 items (e.g., hydration, steps, protein) for simple awareness—not perfection.

Nutrition: Keep It Practical

Support your minimums with low‑friction choices:

• Default breakfast or lunch you can repeat (e.g., Greek yogurt + fruit + granola; eggs + toast + berries).
• Keep protein “rescue” options on hand (jerky, tuna packs, cottage cheese, protein shakes).
• Hydration baseline: aim for ~½ bodyweight (oz) per day.

Mindset: Identity First, Outcomes Second

Think like the person who shows up. Replace “I need motivation” with “I keep my minimums.” Tiny wins compound into confidence.

Action Steps for Week 2

1. Pick 1–2 minimums in each pillar (keep them easy).
2. Write one habit stack you’ll use daily.
3. Choose your accountability method (coach/buddy/group).
4. Track one simple metric (hydration, steps, or protein) for awareness.

The Bottom Line

Week 2 isn’t about doing more; it’s about doing what matters—consistently. Minimum standards + habit stacking + light accountability = sustainable progress.