From “Get Hot” to Real Fitness

When I was younger, I thought working out was just about looking good. Not health.

Not longevity. Just, “Will this make me hot immediately?” I’d start a workout

routine like it was a full identity shift. New mindset. New personality.

Telling people, “Yeah, I’m disciplined now.” It’s day three.

I’d go to the gym with absolutely no plan. Random machines. Terrible form.

Doing exercises I saw once on TikTok. Then I’d reward myself like I just ran a marathon.

Extra food. Extra snacks. Because obviously I earned it. Two weeks in,

I’m staring at the mirror like it owes me money. Flexing. Turning.