November Committed Club Honoree: Jody Buck

Consistency doesn’t always look flashy, and it rarely feels perfect—but it shows up, day after day, even when motivation is low and life feels chaotic. That’s exactly why we’re excited to recognize Jody Buck as our November Committed Club Honoree. Jody’s fitness journey is rooted in showing up, embracing the process, and using movement as both a physical outlet and a mental anchor. She understands that some days are about pushing hard, while others are about simply doing what you can. Learn more about how Jody stays consistent through busy seasons, manages the mental side of training, and continues to show up—even in the hard moments.

Why is fitness important to you?

Fitness has always provided so many things no matter where I am in life- personal goals, physical well-being, structure and routine, and even a healthy form of escapism when I need to get away from the chaos!

What motivates you on the days you don’t feel like working out? 

I find it helpful to just commit to showing up and doing what I can on any given day. Sometimes the biggest breakthroughs happen on the days I have the least amount of motivation!

How do you stay consistent during busy and stressful times? 

The consistency gives me a sense of control when there are so many variables in life that are out of my hands. 

What is your biggest obstacle you face in staying committed? 

My biggest obstacle might be the opposite- I struggle with taking a day off and giving myself enough rest! Rest and recovery days are just as important!

How do you balance fitness with the rest of the things in your life (work, family, friends, etc)? 

I realized that when I’m totally nailing it in one area, another area has to be slightly compromised. So in other words, If I’m killing it in fitness, I’m usually behind on laundry, relationships, work, etc. And that’s ok, because not everything can be perfect all the time, all at once. 

What role does mental health play in your physical journey?

Coming to class and doing a tough workout, running a few fast laps on a track– these are safe places to practice sucking at something where the stakes are low! This can be useful in sitting through discomfort in other areas of life.

What role does diet and nutrition play in your fitness commitment?

This is one area I could improve upon! Since running marathons over the last few years, I mentally justify eating lots of junk food if I’ve been working out a lot, but it’s never been a good idea!

What advice would you give to someone struggling to stay committed to their fitness goals?

I would suggest prioritizing consistency and quality over quantity. A gentle daily 15 minute workout will give more benefits than a brutal 3-hour workout on a Saturday that will make you hate everything about life. 

In today’s world of quick fixes, social media influencers and dramatic “before and after” photos, it’s easy to feel discouraged when we don’t see brag-worthy progress. So set very realistic expectations, and look to measure your progress over YEARS, not weeks or even months.