Will Douglas

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What’s Holding You Back? Overcoming Your Excuses

30 Mar 2025

What’s holding you back? You know you should be taking better care of yourself. You’ve thought about it. Maybe you’ve even started a few times. But somehow, life keeps getting in the way. Work, family, stress, and a hundred other things always seem to take priority. If you’re over 40 and struggling to get back […]

Why You Really Keep Quitting The Gym

30 Mar 2025

It starts the same way every time…. You sign up for the gym, determined that this time will be different. You buy new workout gear, maybe watch a few YouTube videos for inspiration, download a a workout app and hit the gym hard for the first few weeks. Then… life happens. Work gets busy, motivation […]

Breaking the Dad Bod Stigma: Why It’s Time to Change the Narrative

17 Feb 2025

The term “dad bod” has taken on a life of its own. Originally coined as a light-hearted way to describe men with a softer physique – a mix of some muscle with a little extra padding. It’s become both a badge of honour and a target for criticism. And you don’t need to be a […]

Breaking Free From the Emptiness Machine

4 Feb 2025

Ever feel like you’re living someone else’s life? Like somewhere along the way, you just… disappeared? You chased the promotions, the bigger house, and the title on your LinkedIn profile. And it worked. Your career? It’s thriving. But you? You’re running on empty.  The friendships that once grounded you? Fading. The hobbies that used to […]

How to Break Free from the All-or-Nothing Fitness Mentality

1 Feb 2025

The all-or-nothing mentality is a trap that holds many men back from achieving their health and fitness goals, especially in their 40s. It’s the mindset that says if you can’t commit to the perfect workout routine or diet, it’s not worth doing anything at all. This approach often leads to frustration, inactivity, and a cycle […]

3 Lessons From My 40s I Wish I Knew in My 30s

1 Jan 2025

There’s something about hitting your 40s that brings clarity. Like finally putting on glasses after squinting for years. The hustle, the goals, the endless chasing, it all seemed important in my 30s. But now, in my 40s, I’m starting to see what really matters. If I could go back and talk to my 30-year-old self, […]

When Did You Stop Putting Yourself First?

14 Dec 2024

It sneaks up on you, doesn’t it? One day, you’re living life, chasing goals, juggling work, relationships, and responsibilities. Then suddenly, something happens…a redundancy, a breakup, or maybe even a health scare and it hits you like a ton of bricks: When did I stop putting myself first? You’ve spent years putting everyone and everything […]

Stop Comparing Yourself to Your 20s and Embrace the Strength of Your 40s

12 Dec 2024

          Stop Comparing Yourself to Your 20s and Embrace the Strength of Your 40s Do you ever catch yourself reminiscing about your 20? the energy, the metabolism that let you eat whatever you wanted, the ease of staying fit with minimal effort? It’s tempting to hold those younger days as the […]

Fitness in your 40s – Step up, don’t give up

10 Dec 2024

I remember turning 40 and thinking, “Well, here we go…the downhill slope!” My mates would joke about their “dad bods” and backaches, while others warned me to expect a slower metabolism and creaky knees. But as I stepped into my 40s, I realized something: this decade wasn’t about giving up; it was about stepping up. […]

How to Boost Your Testosterone Naturally

6 Dec 2024

When I turned 40, I didn’t expect much to change. I was in decent shape, had a good routine, and thought I was doing everything right. But slowly, I started to notice subtle shifts: Energy dips: By mid-afternoon, I was reaching for a second (or third) coffee just to keep going. Strength slipping away: The […]