I’ve made a lot of mistakes over the years—
Chased the wrong fitness goals.
Listened to the wrong fitness advice.
Burned out. Restarted. Repeated.

Here’s what I’ve learned the hard way:

1. 1. Strength and motivation are the foundation of fitness
      Cardio won’t build the fitness you want—muscle will.
      Strength training boosts fitness metabolism, prevents injury, and makes life easier.
      If you’re not getting stronger in your fitness journey, you’re just spinning your wheels.
      → Build fitness now so you don’t have to “fix” things later.

2. 2. You don’t need to train every day for fitness
      More workouts ≠ better results.
      3–4 quality fitness sessions a week > 6–7 average ones.
      Muscle grows when you rest—not when you train for fitness.
      → Stop chasing intensity. Start chasing consistency and motivation in fitness.

4. 4. Stop program hopping
      Jumping from plan to plan keeps you stuck.
      Progress = doing more over time (not doing more programs).
      → Stick with one solid plan for months, not weeks.

5. 5. Mobility isn’t optional
      Skipping mobility in your 20s is a shortcut to stiffness in your 30s.
      It only takes 5–10 minutes a day.
      → Move well now, or regret it later.

8. 8. Fat loss comes from habits, not suffering
      Starving yourself and pounding cardio isn’t sustainable.
      → Strength training + whole foods + daily movement = real fat loss.
      If you can’t keep it up for a year, it’s the wrong approach.

9. 9. Discipline > Motivation
      Motivation fades.
      Discipline builds momentum.
      → Build systems and habits that make training automatic.
      You don’t need to feel motivated—you just need to show up.