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[ENG] Back to the Gym, Will It Stick This Time?

Intro

Monday, November 2nd, 2025.
After months away from the weight room and way closer to roads and mountains for running, I decided to go back to the temple where massive physiques are built the nice ones, the ones people like, the ones that make you look like you have more people around you.
Nothing that really fits me though. I’ve signed up for a gym at least four times, in different places, just to change the vibe and blame the gym with that classic excuse like “nah, I just don’t like that place.”
What a hypocrite, right?

Anyway, this time I’m back for a very simple reason that actually includes everything: myself.
I’ve changed so much that I finally learned the gentle art of discipline and consistency, and I’m 100% sure that from that November 2nd on, I’ll rarely skip a workout at least not until I want to stop or have to for some reason.

Over time I’ve turned into some kind of habit machine, just like James Clear said in Atomic Habits: habits are meant to make you enjoy the process, not just the goal.
That line really hit me when I first read it.. I took it seriously now I almost never skip a habit, not even if some supernatural thing happens.
Kidding, of course. Sometimes I do. But I’ve learned to handle repetition pretty well now I actually enjoy the process.

What’s the plan this time?

As usual, I decided to structure this whole gym comeback and mix it with running, which over the past year has been a really loyal partner.
Running helped me rebuild confidence in myself and in my body which is not something I ever take for granted.
So yeah, here’s how I’ve organized this whole training thing.

Phase 1 – The basics

This period will last the first three months. I won’t push too hard at the start I just want to get used to new schedules, the place, and all the exercises again.
I already know most of them, but I want to dig deeper to get the best out of each movement.

Phase 2 – The focus period

Phase two goes from month three to month eight, and that’s where real focus begins.
By that time, I’ll already be comfortable with the schedule, the space, and everything around me so I can start taking it all more seriously and intentionally.
Depending on how I feel physically, I might add an extra workout on Saturdays to keep the alternating days rhythm.

In this phase I’ll start learning more advanced stuff and probably get custom training plans made just for me even if that means spending a bit more. Feels like money well spent, honestly.

Phase 3 – The flow state

And finally, the last phase: the flow state, from month eight and beyond who knows how long.
Here I’ll refine what I’ve learned and apply it in a more conscious way.
I’ll be in full habit mode familiar with the space, machines, timing, people, everything.
Basically, I’ll just enjoy what I’ve built and keep going. No stopping.

Do I have a goal?

The answer is… no.
Honestly, goals make me anxious.
Every time I set a specific goal, I feel like I’m forcing myself to quit once I reach it.
I’d rather just enjoy the process, reach that flow state, and keep doing the thing — because by then, it’s part of who I am.

Not everything I said will go exactly like that, but it’s a mental framework I’m sticking with.
And I know I’ll do it anyway no matter what or who’s around.
Truth is, I don’t really have anyone around to stop me.
So yeah, let’s go.
This time I’m gonna crush it I swear.

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