Thread by @MrJacobEspi

63 days ago, I decided to hit reset on a year's worth of bad habits.

I'm going to get vulnerable here, but I'm happy to be in a positive place while writing.

Hopefully, this story will connect and help someone who reads it.

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2021 seemed like it was a good year for me:

- Successful career
- A lot of time with my family

But not everything was great:

- Struggling with depression
- Stagnant consulting business
- Stepped on a scale and saw a 20 pounds weight gain

I was developing bad habits...

I'm not really sure how much the people around me knew about what I was going through.

Check-in calls were always appreciated.

I started talking to a therapist.

But I was still in a weird place...

After spending the majority of my thirties sober, I started drinking casually again a few years ago.

As the lockdowns of 2020 hit, I started going way too hard on the weekends.

"We are in lockdown. What else am I going to do?"

Terrible mindset!

The worst...

So 63 days ago, I decided to start the 75 hard challenge.

What a game-changer.

New habits:

- No drinking
- Lifting 4x weekly
- Sprints 4x weekly
- Intermittent Fasting
- Eating primarily veggies and lean protein

I am feeling the momentum...

So far, I'm down 25 pounds and am not feeling that constant feeling of sadness.

The changes I made were all the cliches people talk about:

- Exercise
- Sobriety
- Healthy Diet

But for me, it was real.

I thank God for the clarity and wisdom to make the change.

It's only been two months but what an incredible difference.

I'm keeping this energy moving forward...

If you are struggling right now, ask yourself: how are your habits contributing to your current situation?

Don't be afraid to evolve and grow.

Small changes made consistently can make a massive impact.

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