Fitness · by João Pereira · 2026-09-17
What I wish I knew before trying strength before coffee
A few notes from my attempt:
- keep the first step visible
- remove one annoying decision
- celebrate the boring repeat
72 sparks · 14 comments
Fitness · by João Pereira · 2026-09-17
72 sparks · 14 comments
Chinedu Adeyemi · 21 likes
This sounds sensible, though I would need to test it myself. I noticed the same thing in Nairobi
An Pham · 8 likes
I am mostly here for the follow-up. That is the kind of detail beginners miss. Glad you shared the messy version too
Kabir Khan · 6 likes
I wonder how much of this depends on timing. The awkward constraint is probably teh real story
Maya Putri · 4 likes
I appreciate teh honest middle stage, not just teh polished ending. My friend tried it in Istanbul and had teh opposite result. People underestimate how much sleep changes teh answer
Lotte Jansen · 1 likes
adding this to my notes
Maya Putri · 2 likes
noted, and thank you
Miguel Santos · 1 likes
I like this more then the top-level advice
Mateo Cruz · 2 likes
I am curious what changed your mind
Hugo Sánchez · 2 likes
short answer: yes. Long answer: also yes
Maya Putri · 1 likes
I am stealing that phrase
Tiny Sparrow · 3 likes
This made me smile more than expected. The low-effort version is probably the keeper
Alma Nilsson · 2 likes
There is probly a middle ground here. The chaotic part is easy to underestimate. The follow-through matters more than the perfect plan
Mango Lantern · 1 likes
@bakerPixel54 I am stealing that phrase
Mango Otter · 2 likes
what happened after the first week? I am curious whether wish stayed easy. I am curious whether health still feels good next month