Borrowed Time

I was thinking today… I started going to the gym about three years ago, and while it's been a life-changing habit that I plan to stick with forever, I can't say I've reached my dream physique. I’m clearly in better shape than I was three years ago…

But there’s always a big but… After three damn years of hitting the gym, dreaming of not just building a strong, good-looking body but also sticking to a solid diet, I still haven't fully cut sugar. And there’s a reason for that.

Every time I try quitting sugar—my longest streak being three weeks—I always fall into the same trap: indulging in two or three days of excessive consumption before fully committing. It’s like I convince myself I need just a little more time before I start.

Why overfeed for three more days when you can start now? Don’t eat the cookie, don’t touch that Red Bull, don’t even have a spoon of honey. Just do it. Just quit. It’s that simple…

I remember how my dad quit smoking 25 years ago. He found out he had hypertension, and from that moment, he tossed his cigarettes in the trash and never touched them again.

Some addictions require an all-or-nothing approach. You can’t gradually quit sugar—or anything similar. Just a little bit of something sweet triggers the brain, and from there, it’s a free fall.

That’s exactly what happened to me this weekend. I ate a tiny Raffaello candy the other day, then today I bought a Red Bull, which led to more sweets… and now here I am, realizing I need to take a break. A permanent one.

It might seem like I’m lecturing you guys, but honestly, I’m writing this for myself—hoping that putting these words out there will rewire my brain and help me quit sugar for good. Cutting sugar has huge implications on physique and overall well-being.

No wonder sweets are so accessible. Every shop sells some sort of candy, making temptation stronger than ever. But that doesn’t mean change is impossible. I’ve mostly talked about sugar, but this applies to almost anything in life.

So often, we postpone things or wait for the "perfect moment" before starting a habit or project we've had in mind for ages. I know a couple who refuse to have kids because they own an apartment, not a house…

Sometimes, you just have to choose the destination, and the road will appear. You don’t need to have every turn figured out—just keep moving and adjust as you go.

Anyway, enough with the mumbo jumbo. Wishing you all a great weekend—catch you next time!

Thanks for your attention,
Adrian