Why is it that bad habits are so much easier to make than good ones?
Let me ask you something:
Why do we get stuck in these habits that just pull us down? It’s like, getting into a healthy lifestyle takes good habits, right?
But getting yourself off your Velcro ass and moving?
Why is that so damn hard?
You’ll get up to raid the fridge without a second thought. You’ll take a smoke break at work, no problem. You’ll get all dressed up and hit the bars for a few drinks, no hesitation.
So why is it that when it comes to throwing on some sweats, tying up your sneakers, and getting yourself to the gym… you just can’t seem to do it?
I’ll tell you why. The gym is hard.
But listen, I’ve been there. It wasn’t always easy for me either. (it still isn’t easy, but I know it is necessary)
I remember what it was like to be stuck in those bad habits—overweight, depressed, always out partying, drinking to forget, too stoned to move. Hell, I was miserable. I hated myself, my job, everything.
But I found something that pulled me out of that mess, and it was a hard, gritty workout. It was pushing myself when I didn’t want to. When every bone in my body was telling me to just stay on the couch and eat junk, I told those bones to shut up and I began to move.
Exercise hurts. It’s sweaty. It’s gritty. It’s full of small victories floating in a sea of self-doubt.
But here’s the thing: that’s the price you pay upfront. There’s no hidden fees or interest when you invest in yourself and your health.
Your reward for showing up, fighting through that discomfort, and sticking with it is this: You feel good. You get stronger. You become more confident. People start noticing you—especially at the beach.
The gym habit is the real one that pays off.
The bad habits? They’re nothing but hidden fees. Like loan sharks, they’ll take what they can from you and leave you broke—emotionally, physically, mentally.
It’s easy to down a couple sleeves of Thin Mints. It’s cool to take that 10-minute smoke break, just to escape for a moment. And it’s smooth, hanging with your friends, pounding a few shots (maybe more) to forget the shit in your life.
In the moment? Yeah, it feels great. Instant relief, that rush of dopamine. But that feeling? It’s temporary. And it always comes with a hidden cost.
Here’s the catch: those bad habits have fees, bad habits charge interest.
Fees and Interest on the Thin Mints: You gain weight, your blood sugar spikes, your pants get tight, and you end up hating what you see in the mirror. You feel like crap at the beach. Your energy drops. You feel stuck.
Fees and Interest on the cigarettes: You’re damaging your lungs, making it harder to breathe. The cancer risk, emphysema, and, let’s not forget—smelling like an ashtray. Also, the damn things are expensive!
Fees and Interest on the drinks: The hangovers destroy your next day. The health risks pile up—liver damage, heart problems, weight gain, diabetes. You’re paying a price you can’t see right now, but it’s coming, and it’s not pretty.
You’re paying some pretty steep interest on those habits, and that’s only the short-term damage. Long-term? It’s a slow death, and it’s the hardest thing to wake up to. But you don’t have to live like that.
But here’s the good news: the gym is different. Yeah, you go in, you work your ass off, you sweat, and for a minute, it feels like you’re dying. But when it’s over? You feel incredible. No interest. No hidden fees. Just straight-up reward.
And here’s what happens next: a couple of days later, you feel stronger. A couple weeks later, you start feeling brighter. Your energy goes up. You’re able to love the people around you, not just because you should, but because you can. And guess what? You’ll be able to keep up with the kids who used to run circles around you.
No hidden costs. No interest. Just a life you can take back. A real, genuine reward.
You have no idea how much you’re missing out on by staying stuck in the same old cycle. I’ve been where you are, and I can promise you, making fitness your habit will change everything. The dividends are real, and they’ll keep paying out in ways you can’t even imagine right now.
I’m telling you, getting exercise into your life is worth it.
It’s the one habit that will change your life for the better, and it’s about time you started investing in yourself.
