Ask HN: What did you force yourself to do and now you're glad you did?

[atentaten]

I’m curious about things you had to force yourself to do—even if you knew they were necessary—that ended up improving your quality of life.

[Silent6361]

In April 2020 I was 220 lbs / 100 kg , and I decided to take control of my health. Through diet, exercise, and persistence, I got down to 150 lbs / 68 kg by 2024. I'm a 5'10" / 178 cm 46 year old male. In May 2025 I stopped running as much and switched to more core and upper body work, and have gained some weight, so now I'm a little over 160 lbs / 72 kg and my body fat is 12-15%, and feel really good. This is the first time I've spoken about my weight publicly.

[hollerith]

Congrats! Did you use any GLP-1 receptor agonists, e.g., semaglutide, since April 2020?

[Silent6361]

No. I only ran a calorie deficit, cut carbs, fasted in the mornings, replaced lunch with a protein shake, and ran with some calisthenics added.

[rkomorn]

Congrats. :)

[zippyman55]

great job!!

[tobinfekkes]

Ending a business partnership, that I still wished worked out, but clearly they didn't care anymore.

[delaminator]

Stopped being vegan after 35 years.

[rkomorn]

Are you being selective about what animal products you're eating?

[delaminator]

Yes. I eat the most delicious.