The first photo was me three years ago… lost, weighed down, and stuck in cycles that didn’t serve me. The second photo (June 19, 2025) was the man I had started becoming. And today (July 24, 2025), I look in the mirror and see a man who has earned every single ounce of change. This isn’t just about muscle or abs. It’s about sobriety, discipline, self-understanding, and relentless self-accountability. It’s about choosing every single day to rise, to fight for my own growth, and to give myself the love and devotion I used to pour into all the wrong places. I’m proud because the guy I see in the mirror is my biggest cheerleader. The man in the first photo had no idea how strong he could become. But I showed up. I didn’t quit on myself. I became my own hero. ✨ To anyone doubting if they can change… you can. Start today. Start small. Start messy. But start. Because the greatest reward isn’t the reflection in the mirror… it’s realizing you’ve built that person with your own two hands, one choice at a time. If anyone needs guidance, an accountability partner, or a place to create a starting point… all you have to do is ask. I’ll help however I can. 👊🏼 #TransformationJourney #MensMentalHealth #BeforeAndAfter #SelfDiscipline #GymLife #MuscleGrowth #SoberLiving #3YearGlowUp #InnerWork #BodyRecomp #EmotionalHealing #NoMoreExcuses #MindBodySoul #AccountabilityCoach #RisingKing #StrengthThroughStruggle #MirrorCheck #ProgressNotPerfection #EarnedNotGiven #HealthyMindset #FromWithin #GymMotivation #HealingJourney #BeYourOwnHero #ManOnAMission #PowerOfConsistency #SelfLoveIsDiscipline #FitnessTransformation #PersonalGrowth #OneDayAtATime

🧠 How to Level Up Faster: - When other members like and engage with your posts and content - Complete the free courses - Join the Challenges & post your streaks - Share wins and insights - Be vulnerable and show leadership - Help other men rise, be an encourager to them - Be active and consistent - Invite other high-quality men to join this group Your level isn’t just a badge - it’s a reflection of who you are and how you show up here. This group isn’t about likes, vanity, or empty talk - it’s about action, consistency, and growth. We’ve built a 9-Level System to reward the guys who actually show up. If you want to climb the ranks, here's how it works: 🥇 Rookie (Level 1) Everyone starts here. You joined. You’re in the room. Let’s go. 🧢 Draft Pick (Level 2) CHAT WITH MEMBERS! You made your intro, started a course, completed your first Challenge. You’re on the radar now. 🏈 Player (Level 3) You’ve got skin in the game - completing lessons, showing up, posting wins. You’re building momentum. 🎁 Level 3 Player REWARD → (A 30 min call with Rich to help you with your diet and eating plan!) 🔥 Competitor (Level 4) You’re starting to separate yourself. Consistency, contribution, maybe even helping others. People notice. ⭐ All-Star (Level 5) You’ve earned respect. High-level energy. You’ve been active, vulnerable, and committed. Stay sharp. 💎 Superstar (Level 6) Elite presence. You’re in the top % of the Brotherhood, and it shows. Every post adds value. Every Challenge is fuel. 🏆 MVP (Level 7) You go above and beyond - consistent action, leadership, accountability. Guys look to you. 🏛️ Hall of Fame (Level 8) You’re not just in the Brotherhood — you are the Brotherhood. Your growth is undeniable. 🎁 Level 8 Hall of Fame REWARD → (a comfy custom HPB Hoodie mailed to your house!) 👑 Legend (Level 9) Top of the mountain. You’ve completed every Challenge, unlocked every course, made real-life shifts. You lead by example. 🎁 Level 9 Legend REWARD → (3 months of 1-1 Coaching, and a Private Dinner with Rich, location TBA)

Over the last few years, my life has been a rollercoaster of challenges, setbacks, and self-discovery… but the last three months have been the true turning point. I went from a man stuck on the couch, weighed down by old habits, pain, and excuses… to a man who wakes up every day driven by discipline, purpose, and a vision for more. I cleaned up my life – no more weed, no more alcohol, no more self-sabotage. I’ve rebuilt my mental strength through therapy, journaling, and daily reflection, and I’ve pushed my physical limits in the gym, on the road, and in every aspect of how I show up as a father, a leader, and a man. Richard’s energy, words, and example lit a fire under me three months ago when I needed it most, and that fire hasn’t gone out since. I’m here to stay accountable, grow with this brotherhood, and keep proving to myself that the man I’ve always wanted to be is already here – I just had to rise up and claim him.🫡💪 https://www.facebook.com/share/p/17CTVcccEV/