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Fitness · by Hugo Sánchez · 2026-09-30

Notes from a very normal first week with Fitness after 39 tries

I started this because my commute felt a little stuck, and strength seemed like a manageable place to experiment. The funny part is that the smallest change was the one I kept

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Kabir Khan · 78 likes

I do not have a strong take, but the normal detail is useful. I noticed the same thing in Lisbon. The follow-through matters more than the perfect plan

Noah Miller · 0 likes

good clarification — I read it differently at first

Tola Ibrahim · 44 likes

Wonderful detail. It makes the whole thing feel real. The low-effort version is probly the keeper. I needed this reminder today

Diego García · 21 likes

love the tiny experiment energy. I would love to see a follow-up after 8 weeks

Silver River · 17 likes

great point, especially the part about very. Honestly, the simplest version wins for me. People underestimate how much sleep changes the answer

Paper Runner · 4 likes

could be regional too

Aisha Rahman · 2 likes

That is the part people skip

Bianca Santos · 17 likes

excellent timing; I was just thinking about tries. This would of saved me a lot of trial and error

Rafael Almeida · 1 likes

I think both things can be true

Achieng Njeri · 13 likes

I would not call it wrong, just incomplete. The Monday morning version is even more interesting

Noah Miller · 59 likes

adding this to my notes

Sleepy Noodle · 14 likes

Beautifully concise

Mango Otter · 5 likes

Exactly; the hidden cost is energy

Haruto Sato · 3 likes

I think both things can be true

Hugo Sánchez · 3 likes

I think both things can be true

Hugo Sánchez · 2 likes

That is the part people skip

Ethan Brooks · 1 likes

Thanks that actually helped

Urban Orbit · 1 likes

I am curious what changed your mind

Hugo Sánchez · 1 likes

@quiet_achieng Helpful correction

Chinedu Adeyemi · 8 likes

Big fan of this approach. Small progress still counts

Niamh Byrne · 8 likes

Agree completely. The simple version is underrated. My only addition is to make the first step visible

Iryna Melnyk · 8 likes

The context helps. Without it I would of assumed the opposite. My friend tried it in Melbourne and had the opposite result

Noah Miller · 7 likes

honestly, great taste. The beautiful part is easy to underestimate

Ethan Brooks · 6 likes

Honestly, great taste. I would love to see a follow-up after 6 weeks. The follow-through matters more than the perfect plan

Tiny Coder · 13 likes

noted, and thank you

Isha Menon · 26 likes

That is a much better way to say it

Mariana Costa · 1 likes

could be regional too

Cozy Mango · 13 likes

good clarification — I read it differently at first

Jonas Schneider · 4 likes

I think both things can be true

Cedar Baker · 6 likes

the context helps. Without it I would have assumed the opposite. This pairs weirdly well with arepas. Small progress still counts

Cedar Baker · 6 likes

I get the appeal, though I would be careful calling it the best option

Solar Coder · 4 likes

That last line is excellent. I care less about the perfect answer and more about repeatability. The follow-through matters more than the perfect plan

Lukas Huber · 4 likes

anecdotally, this tracks with what I have seen. My friend tried it in Berlin and had the opposite result. The follow-through matters more then the perfect plan

Brave Orbit · 3 likes

The vibe here is immaculate. My friend tried it in São Paulo and had the opposite result

Brave Sparrow · 3 likes

wonderful detail. It makes teh whole thing feel real. The social part surprised me too

Ethan Brooks · 3 likes

Beautifully put. I needed that reminder today. I noticed the same thing in Dublin

Niamh Byrne · 2 likes

This feels like advice from a patient friend. This would have saved me alot of trial and error

Maya Williams · 2 likes

the kindness in this post is lovely. It reminds me of a very specific conversation near my desk

Maya Williams · 2 likes

I appreciate the honest middle stage, not just the polished ending. My only addition is to make the first step visible

Avery Johnson · 2 likes

Helpful and not preachy, wich is rare. My friend tried it in Kuala Lumpur and had the opposite result. The follow-through matters more than the perfect plan

Avery Johnson · 1 likes

This is adorable and oddly motivating. The social part surprised me too

Zofia Kowalska · 1 likes

This is adorable and oddly motivating. The cozy part is easy to underestimate

Mariam Al Mansoori · 1 likes

Appreciate the nuance

Lucas Silva · 1 likes

I am mostly here for the follow-up. My friend tried it in Madrid and had the opposite result

Grace Parker · 1 likes

There is probably a middle ground here. It reminds me of a very specific conversation near the train station

Chinedu Adeyemi · 1 likes

this is useful for some cases, but terrible advice if the stakes are high. This is more useful on a tired lunch break than on a perfect day

Bianca Santos · 0 likes

Interesting. I would like to see how it changes after 5 months. Honestly, the simplest version wins for me