Flawless Macros, Zero Stress, PRs for Days
This morning, Steve woke up refreshed after 9 solid hours of peaceful, melatonin-free sleep.
His WHOOP said his recovery was 101%.
The birds outside his window were harmonizing in three-part harmony. It was weird, but nice.
He stepped into the kitchen where his pre-tracked, perfectly macro-balanced overnight oats were waiting. He savored every bite. Then he flossed. Twice.
At work, his boss pulled him aside and said, “You’ve really been crushing it lately. Here’s a 20% raise, an ergonomic standing desk, and an upgraded insurance plan that covers cryotherapy.”
He teared up a little.
He left work early (because he’s valued and trusted), and headed to the gym where he PR’d his deadlift, got an epic arm pump, and somehow still had energy to do a light jog home while listening to an inspiring podcast about goal setting.
He got home, cooked a wild-caught salmon dinner, and his dog literally gave him a high-five.
Then Steve woke up.
Alarm blaring. Dog licking his face. Slightly drooling. Phone already buzzing with 7 notifications. And no salmon in sight.
It was all a dream.
In reality-world, life gets messy. You wake up tired, your kids have a science project due yesterday, your boss only points out your mistakes, and your dinner plans get hijacked by a broken dishwasher.
Amidst the stress of real life, here’s some good news:
The healthy, consistent version of you doesn’t require a perfect day.
It just requires the basics, done often:
Prioritize sleep (even if it’s not 9 hours).
Eat mostly real food (even if it’s not salmon).
Train with intention (even if it’s not a PR).
Keep showing up (especially when it’s not easy).
Real progress doesn’t happen in dreamland. It happens in the real world, where things are imperfect and unpredictable and still 100% possible.
So…Keep going.
Need a realistic plan and compassionate coaching to make it easier?
That’s what we do.
Jonathan