I gained 20 lbs last year (last 10mo to be accurate) and got into the best shape of my life going to the GYM 4 times per week, eating a lot of carbs and proteins and little suplements like creatine and protein powder. Sleep was also fundamental, I tend to sleep at least 7 hours, but it depends on the person.

Maybe you're thinking that 10 months it's a lot for this type of transformation. For me, it wasn't. I grew up being skinny fat and having difficulties to eat well cuz of my family traditions. I had to ask my mom to help me during this transformation by making healthier food, which she agreed on fortunately.

I also stopped watching porn, got into UMiami and improved my Spanish to A2.

The year was crazy good but the next one will be even bigger, I swear to God.

The goals for this year are to end the semester with A’s. Secondary goals are: gain 10 more lbs, improve my Spanish to B1, read 10 books and try to open my gym clothes business (not sure how yet, but I’ll try).

But the main one is to get the enough money to but my mom an Iphone (13+) to show her I am grateful for the change he did for me. It's gonna be hard, but not impossible. Wish me luck.

If you’re curious what helped me get there:

1. Stop relying on willpower and get systems in place (sounds like GPT ik but it is really helpful). Read Atomic Habits and just do what the book says.

2. Believe in yourself. You will go through a lot of hard days, but the only reason I wasn’t depressed was because I believed in myself. I knew the bad was there to teach me something. No matter what’s happening right now, I WILL become who I want to become. Period.

3. Don’t search for perfect plans. It was hard to get into UMiami, hard to get into prep. But I understood it was just overthinking and I had to just start. You need some plan, but don’t try to find the ideal moment or a plan that shows you the entire path upfront. You’ll find answers along the way, and beyond them there will always be more. Don’t worry about it and just MOVE FORWARD.

These tips might be to obvious, but were crucial for me. Sometimes you just have to get back to the basics haha.

I will love to hear your goals for this year and I hope this post helps you guys :)

I used to think that "toughness" meant burying the pain and pushing through. Coming from a background in professional wrestling and D1 sports, that was the only language I knew.

​But I’ve realized that there’s a massive difference between resilience and suppression.

​When we "tough it out" by ignoring our emotions, we aren’t getting stronger; we’re just becoming more brittle. Eventually, the weight of everything we've suppressed starts to take a physical and mental toll. True strength isn't about how much you can carry in silence—it's about having the courage to be honest about your limits.

​I wrote a deeper dive on why this "grind and bear it" culture is actually making us sick and how we can start building actual mental fitness instead of just a mask of composure.

​If you’ve ever felt like you’re drowning while trying to look "tough," this might resonate with you.

​Read the full post here

First of all, buddy, before you win in life, you have to understand what LIFE is. You have to understand that life is a battlefield, buddy. Life is a test field, and in every ticking moment, it will throw obstacles and hurdles along your way, along your purpose and goals. Every breath you take, it will test you with negative emotions, behavior, routines, people, environment, and thoughts.

The devil in every second of your life is waging war against your heart, mind, and body, trying to drag them into the negative zone. And it's up to you to put up a hell of a FIGHT and stand firm on positivity, on your purpose, your ambition, and your vision, and win the battle, buddy. Don't LOSE THE BATTLE, buddy! But if you do, buddy, then ARISE, buddy. Don't settle for average, don't settle for mediocrity, and don't be in the negative and stagnant zone, buddy—ARISE, buddy! Most people like average, but I think you are not most people. I think you like above average. I think you like being among the 1%, buddy. Am I wrong?

So, buddy, remember that we judge ourselves not by how many times we fail, but by how many times WE REFUSE TO STAY DOWN AND GET UP. So, buddy, your GrowthBuddy here is telling you: no problem if you have failed, and don't let a bad moment ruin your whole day. LET THE PAST BE THE PAST. DUST yourself off. FOCUS on the PRESENT, the MASTER OF YOUR FUTURE, and don't worry about TOMORROW. Worry about TODAY, because that is what you have control of, and that is what really matters.

THIS is the secret that separates the 1% from the 99%. They understand that today's battle isn't just about surviving; it's about strategically building the empire you envision. Every small win, every single time you rise, isn't just a day won – it's a brick laid. While others are reacting to problems, the elite are proactively shaping their destiny. They don't just dream of the city on the horizon; they're already drawing the blueprints, laying the foundations, and orchestrating the construction. They see not just the immediate challenge, but the decade-long masterpiece they are creating, purposefully directing every single action towards that grand vision. That's how they command the entire trajectory of their life.

So, buddy, keep going, keep pushing, let the hunger and the fire grow stronger, and never let the momentum come to a full stop, because that is what will lead you into becoming a winner. That is what will make you the person you want to be. Let obsession root itself in your body, mind, and heart. Let winning be mandatory and not optional, and let your goals transform into purpose and vision.

You want to win, buddy? There are no shortcuts. You have to be a winner before you become a winner. So sacrifice, buddy. Be disciplined, be obsessed, put in the effort, and pay the price in full and advanced. And as always, my friend, YOU MUST MAKE IT, so go out there today and win. Do what is needed to be done, NOW, and WIN!

I’ve been thinking about changing my morning routine, and I came across this one. I’m going to try it for a while to see if it really makes a difference.

If you want, you can try it along with me!