Leah Okner agrees that the key to following through is commitment, which starts with a clear goal and the understanding of how life unfolds day to day. The wellness manager at Franciscan Health Fitness Centers in Schererville says that an all-in, five-days-a-week workout schedule may seem like a great idea until you have to skip some days in the first couple of weeks. The resulting discouragement may cause some people to give up.