NEW YEAR, SAME ME

Last year, one of my biggest goals was to get my job into a more manageable place. Thankfully, I made significant progress throughout 2024. Now, as we head into 2025, I’ve set both micro and larger goals to focus on. That said, starting the year off sick is definitely not ideal.

I literally woke up on January 1st feeling sick as a dog. All these plans were swirling in my head, including making this blog more active and consistent, but the flu hit me hard. While being bedridden gave me some time to refine my plans, I’ve felt so terrible that thinking straight has been a challenge. Hopefully, organizing my thoughts in this blog post will help me focus and refine what I hope to accomplish this year.

Here are my goals for 2025:

2025 Goals

  • Cut and Bulk
    • Currently, I’m staying around the 290s.
    • My plan is to cut down to around 240 lbs, then bulk back up to 250–255 lbs. I want to settle into a sustainable weight range around 250 lbs.
  • Develop a Healthier Morning Routine
    • Earlier in my weight loss journey, I had a solid morning routine. I need to refine and re-establish that structure.
  • Compete in Strongman
    • I’ve been looking forward to competing. Although last year’s competition was canceled, this year I aim to participate in at least one event.
  • Move into a New House
    • We need more space. Ideally, we’ll buy a house, but we’ll see how things unfold.
  • Help a Few People
    • I want to support a few men dealing with obesity, but only if they’re ready and we cross paths naturally.

Breaking Down My Goals

Cut and Bulk

  • I’m using the MacroFactor app to track calories and macros. I tried it when it first launched and found it lacking, but now it’s much improved.
  • I started tracking before 2025 but paused when I got sick. Most of my days have been spent in bed, so eating clean hasn’t been a priority.
  • I plan to incorporate 30 minutes of daily cardio on the air bike each morning to improve my conditioning.
  • I’ll continue lifting 4–5 days a week, as that’s been a cornerstone of my routine.

Morning Routine

  • I’m refining ideas for this as I go, but here’s a rough outline:
    1. Wake up and count to 5 before getting out of bed (even if I’m not doing anything immediately).
    2. Ride the bike for 30 minutes.
    3. Take a shower (ending with hot/cold fluctuations to wake up).
    4. Get cleaned up and ready for the day.
    5. Pack my lunch, snacks, and work backpack.
    6. Avoid caffeine.
    7. Wait to eat until after cardio.

Compete in Strongman

  • My plan is simple: train and participate in a competition this April, with hopes for another event in the fall.

Move into a New House

  • Our current house feels too small. Ideally, we’ll find a larger place where my wife can expand her grooming business or even start her own venture.

Helping People

  • I don’t have a detailed plan yet, but once I’m back on track, I’ll focus on finding ways to support others.

Short-Term Goals

In the immediate future, my priority is to recover from being sick and start making progress on my goals. I’ve scheduled a doctor’s visit next week to get blood work done. In a previous post, I emphasized the importance of regular check-ups, especially after significant weight loss.

On that note, I’ve been off TRT (testosterone replacement therapy) for three months. I wanted to see if my weight loss would normalize my testosterone levels, but I’m pretty sure they’ve tanked. I’ve felt more lethargic, and it’s been tough to stay motivated. Once I get my blood work results, I’ll have a clearer picture of what’s going on and how to address it.

Final Thoughts

All of these goals will be broken down into micro-goals to keep me moving forward. I’m hopeful that by taking small, consistent steps, I’ll make 2025 a year of growth and achievement—even if it’s off to a rocky start. Here’s to a productive year ahead!

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