Fitness - the Myth or Reality

Most people who quit fitness have one thing in common.

(It's Not What You Think)

Everyone talks about motivation and willpower.

But the fact is your body is literally rewiring itself through four distinct hormonal phases when you commit to eating right and exercising consistently.

Most people give up because they don't understand this biological timeline. They expect to feel amazing immediately, then give up when reality hits.

Here's what actually happens

Phase 1: The Dopamine Stage
You see someone crushing their marathon, and suddenly you're setting goals. You haven't laced up your running shoes yet, but your brain is already flooding with dopamine just from the possibility.

This is your excitement hormone saying "we can do this."

Phase 2: The Endorphins Stage
You start showing up. You're actually at the gym, actually running.

Now endorphins kick in - that runner's high that lasts 5-6 hours. No drug in the world can replicate what a solid workout does to your system.

Phase 3: The Serotonin Stage
Here's where most people either break through or break down.

After 2-4 weeks of consistency, serotonin starts flowing. While dopamine was your excitement and endorphins were your pleasure, serotonin is your wellness hormone.

This is where the real antidepressant effect happens.

Phase 4: The Self-Love Stage (Oxytocin)
After months of consistency, oxytocin floods your system. This isn't just about loving your body - it's about loving who you've become.

You start standing by your choices not because they're "right" or "wrong," but because you've fallen in love with the person who shows up for themselves.

It's not about discipline. It's about understanding your biochemistry and riding the wave instead of fighting it.

Most fitness content focuses on the first two phases. But transformation happens in phases 3 and 4, when your brain chemistry fundamentally shifts from seeking external validation to generating internal fulfillment.
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P.S. What phase are you in right now?

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Courtesy: Dr. Pramod Tripathi