> every day it does NOT get easier.

This was important for me to realize too when I started my journey, both strength training and cycling.

For cycling in particular I like to use the anecdote "It never gets easier, you just get faster."

It's hard, and will always be hard, but seeing and feeling the results, beating my PRs, etc. keep me going, and also celebrating the small wins. Some days, just committing to going to the gym and picking up the weights is a big accomplishment and you should absolutely celebrate it.