Putting some  pressure on ourselves is one of the ways to become better in whatever we do. Then comes being intentional about what we do the choices we make, knowing what we should do and having the courage and mental strength to tackle them. These two factors are very important for achieving self growth. 

It's pretty amazing how easy it is to fall out of that routine once you miss it a couple of times.  Scary almost.  I've been working out pretty consistently still, but I am not happy with the results I have been seeing lately. I think I am going to talk to my doctor next time I am in.  She might wan to run some extra bloodwork.

I think I grabbed this one
>The only time that we can't improve is the time already gone

This means that we can improve if we start working now 

Good people around, good decisions, good environment good decisions. More negative variables, bad decisions. And I wish there comes app to improve this but  I don't think scenarios, family, nature, and the society can be adjusted with apps. Only facing them and suffering with them we build decisions models.

Damn right 👍but sometimes we have to improve our behavior and to take things seriously 

It seems to me a great achievement. tarazkp What happens is that many times we are very dichotomous, very black or white, all or nothing, it's like the person who stops smoking for 364 days and on day 365 smokes. For whatever reason, I don't fail, one day will never be more than 364 days. The important thing is to resume and do it with the best of the desire if you like it so much.

>There is an app to do just about everything these days

good thing that Cavemen like me don't know about apps and only use a phone for calling.

Your awareness of the impact of our minds and habits on our decisions is crucial. This difficulty in realizing our full potential, often hindered by our own mental barriers, is an essential reflection. Opting for intentional rather than default choices is a significant step towards achieving our goals. This approach requires constant introspection and a willingness to question our automatisms. By cultivating this habit of conscious decision-making, we open ourselves up to considerable potential for personal growth and improvement, bringing us closer to our deepest aspirations. 🙏

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I know, I am slacking a bit too. Planned to go to gym 3 times per week when possible. I've only been 5 times until now. I do better when it is warm outside.

Improving ourselves is a great motif to live for. Improving our health, relationships and qualities. 
I can say that with Gym I have been consistent only the years when I "had" to go there to pump myself up for the sport I was practicing and start the sportive year with great shape. Otherwise, I have always found it boring and repetitive 😅😅

Our default behavior is not going anywhere. However I evolves as we grow. Hence, growth is the solution to transform our default behavior for better.

> I wish my watch would shock me every time I reached for some kind of junk food.

A watch that would shock you to live healthier? I feel like people would throw it in the trash in a heartbeat, once they realize how unhealthy they are living and get shocked all the time. Similarly, I have an old garmin watch that would vibrate and remind me to move once it detects I've been idle for a long time. I don't wear it as much haha.

I think I’m also one of the people who easily fall out of workout routines
I’m not used to it and I don’t think I can ever be, lol

> I wish my watch would shock me every time I reached for some kind of junk food.

Omg. Haha.

I used to think if there was a score/indicator that humans see for our health, maybe people will pay more attention to it. Compare it with money, where we could measure it with numbers on our paycheck, or numbers in our bank account, there is more "motivation" for people to increase that number.

From what I see I think you are already extremely disciplined! It's never easy to juggle different commitments in life, so you are doing great! :)

I have the book at my bedside, Taraz. I recommend it! Working out hasn’t always had an appeal in terms of work involved, but this year, I am trying to use a lot of what’s in this book to continue doing good things and cease all else. That said, not even the book makes you more or less likely.

I just reviewed last night: 

- make it obvious
- make it attractive 
- make it easy
- make it satisfying

in order to encourage a habit. Do the opposite if you’re trying to discourage it; by making it invisible or difficult, you can lower the likelihood you’ll eat junk and such. Whether you do, like you said, depends on a lot of other factors. 

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Good that you are not like those who just register gym then never go :)