This past weekend, I competed in a CrossFit event.
What most people didn’t see was that, a month before, I wasn’t in a great place with my fitness.
I was feeling flat. Low energy, brain fog, unmotivated, and not happy with how I was looking or performing. My training sessions felt like a grind, and I knew I needed to make a shift.
The best time to have made those changes would’ve been earlier in the year.
But since that wasn’t possible, the second-best time was right then and there.
I jumped on a call with Ultra’s nutrition coach, Daine Mitchell, and together we came up with a simple plan to help me feel my best leading into comp day.
And to be honest - the targets we set might surprise you.
We didn’t talk about adding extra training or chasing higher intensity.
Instead, we focused on the fundamentals:
That’s it.
No supplements, no fad diets, no “hacks.”
Just basic, achievable actions that built momentum day after day.
Within just a few days, I was already down 1kg - purely from tightening up a few habits.
After one week, nearly 2kg down.
By the end of the second week, 3kg lighter.
And here’s the kicker: during that time, my training volume actually decreased.
Instead of my usual 4–6 sessions per week, I was doing maybe two.
Yet when comp week arrived, I felt better than ever.
I was moving efficiently, lighter on my feet, and just felt good.
Beyond the gym, the benefits were even bigger - my mental clarity returned, my mood improved, and I felt more present both at work and at home.
It wasn’t about smashing more workouts or chasing a calorie deficit.
It was about getting the simple things right - the habits that happen outside of the gym.
I didn’t set out to lose weight; I just wanted to feel better. The weight loss was a side effect of consistency.
Sure, there were days that felt harder than others, but once the momentum started, it built quickly. And those habits are now part of my routine.
If you’ve been training hard but not feeling your best (tired, inconsistent, stuck in a rut), chances are it’s not your workouts that need fixing.
It’s your habits.
The small, daily things that impact how you recover, focus, and perform in the gym.
That’s what our Own Your October Challenge is all about.
Four weeks. Four simple habits.
Nutrition 💪 Hydration 💧 Sleep 😴 Movement 🏋️♂️
I’ll be doing it alongside everyone else — and I’d love for you to join me.
If you’re ready to feel better, perform better, and build momentum that lasts well beyond October, this is your sign.
👉 Own Your October starts next week at Ultra CrossFit.
Spots are limited so click here to register or chat with a coach in the gym to secure your place.
Let’s make October the month you take back control of your habits — and your performance.
