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The original was posted on /r/getmotivated by /u/Roach2112 on 2023-12-15 20:22:11+00:00.
I'm a totally new person after less than 60 days
It's incredible. I have to share.
Turning 60 in the new year.
Separated after a 20 year marriage last year.
In October, decided to remove ALL my shitty habits and start new ones.
No more weed, wine, porn, fast food, negative self-talk, toxic 'friends', late nights, mindless surfing and snacking.
Added daily; intermittent fasting (only eat noon to 6), meditating (30 minutes guided every morning), journalling, walking 5-10k, stretching, listening to helpful podcasts and reading a lot.
Not gonna lie, being unable to numb my mind was rough at first (still is) but never had a debilitating craving for any of the old habits. Not once.
Lots of tears and missed parties but I stuck with it.
So far...I've lost 15 lbs, along with a bunch of people (and ideas) that were not adding any value to my life. I've finally got the willpower and motivation to set boundaries (just say no) and tune out negative shit. Sleeping better too (usually).
2024 is looking good.
Good luck folks.
Positive habits lead to big changes. You can do it too.