Health
Finally, it happened. After putting it off for years, I’ve decided to hit the gym again.
And here comes the cliché — everything feels clearer now. It’s not just a physical transformation, but a shift in the mind as well.
Old Habits, Old Excuses
For the longest time, I held on to mental blocks around working out. I told myself I could do it all at home. That I’d find the discipline, squeeze in a few exercises here and there, and manage my food well enough to stay in shape.
But apart from brief spurts where my weight fluctuated, nothing really worked. The gains always came back.
A Simple, Life Changing Decision
That is, until last week, when I finally walked into the gym, signed up for a yearly membership, and even opted for a personal trainer.
The biggest decision wasn’t about lifting weights. It was simply deciding to show up.
That’s all I committed to: walking through the door. I knew that once I was in, the rest would follow.
Showing Up is the Real Work
Now that the transaction is done, my only daily goal is to put on my gym clothes and step outside. The rest takes care of itself.
I reach the gym on time, get in some cardio, and then begin my strength training with the trainer. Weight training feels intense. Sometimes it burns like fire, but it’s real, and I love it.
As I write this, I’m feeling DOMS (delayed onset muscle soreness) in all sorts of places. But it’s the kind of pain I’ve earned. And I’m not complaining.
A Year of Change
I’m looking forward to a year of transformation.
And maybe, when I look back, I’ll say: This was the year I started my second life.
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