Consistent daily routine Make every workout count Push past distractions Acquire passion for learning over junk food

I know that everyone has their demons fellas and their poison. I had it myself in Alcohol & Drugs. The best thing about this is that you and any time can make the CHOICE and choose to do things different and build better. Here is a proven 12 step process that if it's implemented can take your life to the next level. I'm not saying that it's going to be easy but definitely an option worth considering. 1. Radical Honesty Call it what it is. If a behaviour is costing you health, money, relationships, or self-respect, it’s an addiction. Half-truths keep it alive. 2. Non-Negotiable Decision You don’t try to quit. You decide it’s no longer an option. Cutting back is just delaying relapse. 3. Remove Access Delete apps, block sites, cut contacts, change routines. If access is easy, failure is likely. 4. Change Your Environment Willpower loses to environment. New routes, new schedule, new places, new people if required. 5. Replace Dopamine You can’t remove dopamine, only redirect it. Hard training, long walks, cold exposure, and meaningful work replace cheap hits. 6. Structure the Day Unstructured time feeds addiction. Wake time, training, work blocks, meals, and sleep must be planned. 7. Expect Withdrawal Anxiety, boredom, irritability are normal. This is your brain recalibrating, not a reason to relapse. 8. Kill the Negotiation “I deserve it” is the addiction talking. Stress, success, or boredom don’t justify self-destruction. 9. Track Streaks Ignore feelings. Track days clean, sessions trained, sleep quality, and money saved. Momentum comes from proof. 10. Add Accountability Isolation keeps addiction alive. Tell someone who won’t coddle you — coach, mentor, or group. 11. Build Identity You don’t quit a habit, you change who you are. “I don’t do that anymore” becomes law. 12. No Romanticising You didn’t lose anything — you escaped. One slip reopens the cage. Stay structured and moving forward.

I'd like to introduce myself, the journey I've been on, and my goals and intentions. Also many thanks to @Filip Gregov for his inspiration, community building work and wisdom. - Close to 40 years of age - Balancing fitness with work schedule for ~20 years - Decent strength and energy, could do better - Big believer in consistency! - Diet: plant-based, whole-food, low-fat - Exercise: calisthenics, body-weight, walking, jogging, swimming - Always looking to self-improve and learn new tricks

Fellas, Just a heads up — this is how we’re going to stay on top of ChatGPT and actually use it properly. Even if you don’t tie this directly to fitness, this will save you time, money, and mental energy. No exaggeration. Set it up right and it becomes your low-key, no-bullshit assistant: - Gets you answers on demand - Never takes days off or RDOs - Pulls from massive amounts of information - Runs multiple scenarios to find the best option for you The only requirement?You learn how to direct it properly. Do that, and it’s a complete game changer — in work, life, decisions, and execution. Use it. Enjoy, fellas 👊