The Next Level Health & Fitness Podcast (Formerly The Key Nutrition Podcast)

We’ve all said it… “I’ll start tomorrow.” Whether it’s your fitness, nutrition, or that one habit you’ve been meaning to build — there’s something strangely comforting about pushing it off to tomorrow.

In this episode, Brad and Craig break down the real reason we fall into the “starting tomorrow” mentality — and it’s not just laziness. Craig unpacks the science behind it, explaining how putting off change actually triggers a dopamine rush that makes us feel good, even though we’re doing nothing. Wild, right?

We also dig into the deeper mindset behind this pattern: perfectionism, fear of failure, identity issues, and the illusion that tomorrow you will somehow be more motivated, more disciplined, or have more time.

But don’t worry — this isn’t just a callout. We also give you real strategies to break free from the loop and start taking imperfect action today.

What You’ll Learn:

• Why your brain loves the “starting tomorrow” story
• How dopamine tricks you into inaction
• The difference between motivation and discipline (and which one actually matters)
• Simple mindset shifts to start now — not next week
• How to stop needing a “perfect” starting point

If you’ve been stuck in that cycle of almost starting, this episode is your wake-up call.

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Host Brad Jensen – @thesoberbodybuilder

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