For 14 years, I’ve been on a rollercoaster of fitness. I’ve seen the highs and lows of it all—once too skinny, later too heavy, and now, in the best shape of my life.

Here is my story.

My journey wasn’t straightforward, though. I spent years experimenting with every kind of workout routine you can imagine—weightlifting splits, bodyweight routines, calisthenics, yoga, even some unconventional stuff just to see what clicked.

I made all the mistakes.

I picked exercises just because they were trendy, not because they were what my body needed.

I’d follow general workout plans that weren’t suited to me, convincing myself I was on the right track.

I’d struggle through routines that were either way too advanced or, worse, too easy—thinking that just sticking to a plan was enough.

When the progress didn’t show, I’d blame the plan, not realizing the problem was that I had the wrong one all along.

Now, when I walk into the gym, I can’t help but notice others falling into the same traps.

I see people grinding away on exercises they don’t understand, their form a mess, clearly not getting what they’re after.

Some have been doing this for years, sticking to the wrong plan, wondering why the results never come.

It’s tough to watch because I’ve been there.

But after all my trial and error, I know that understanding your body and picking the right routine is everything.

It's not just about doing the work—it's about doing the right work.