For me, staying healthy has become less about perfection and more about staying connected to myself. I try to move my body a few times a week. Sometimes that’s lifting. Sometimes it’s just a walk to clear my head. I eat decent most days, try to get enough sleep, and stay off the phone when I know I’m spiraling.
But honestly, the biggest shift came when I stopped pretending everything was fine. Talking with other men who get it, who’ve been through it, that’s been a lifeline. Places like this—spaces where we don’t have to wear the armor all the time—are part of how I stay steady.
What about you? What helps you hold the line when the weight starts creeping in?