Adam Gilbert

In 2005, I landed a ‘dream job’ at Ernst & Young. The pay was good and the parents were proud—but I was miserable. Today, I run my dream fitness business built on daily accountability and personalized coaching. Here’s the story (and lessons) behind MyBodyTutor:

I ask myself, “What’s the least I can do without doing nothing?” Because the hardest part is usually starting. If I can get myself to do 5 minutes, that counts. And once I start, it’s often easier to keep going. The goal isn’t to do the perfect workout every time. It’s to build the skill of starting, even when you don’t feel like it. Make it doable enough to begin.

People who exercise even when they don't feel like it, what's your trick?

@nickgraynews Thanks brother! I appreciate it.

@MyBodyTutor yes!! everyone follow Adam for good health and gym advice, he's got a LOT of experience helping folks meet their goals

I've talked to a lot of people working in AI with agents, Claude Code, etc One thing I keep hearing that nobody has written about is that many builders have stopped going to the gym The reason is always the same: the perceived opportunity cost of stepping away from their projects feels too high I've noticed it in myself too It's hard to break away when we're all building such cool stuff But I'm typing this from the gym right now And I'll tell you that it feels great You should go exercise if you haven't lately You'll have better energy and better focus Less prompting and more lifting!!

@GeneralistAlan Thanks so much for the love, Alan! I really appreciate it.

AI can't replace this: 15+ years of success built on human accountability. @MyBodyTutor proves that genuine connection is your best defence against disruption. Read why in my February Recommendations. 👉 generalistalan.substack.com/p/recommendati…

Real talk: stop trying to be perfect. There’s nothing wrong with a daily comfort snack. In fact, it might be the reason you finally stay consistent. 90% done consistently > 100% done briefly. The “good enough” plan you stick to will always outperform the “perfect” plan you abandon. When you restrict too hard, you snap. And when you snap, you overdo it. A little flexibility prevents a lot of damage. Compliance wins. Every time.

Meet Alicyn. 25 pounds gone with MyBodyTutor. ⁣ ⁣ In her words:⁣ ⁣ "Before I started working with MyBodyTutor, I struggled with binge eating, and my blood work wasn’t good. I was borderline diabetic, my cholesterol was high enough to be close to needing medication, and my liver enzymes were elevated. In the past, I always felt restricted when trying to get fit, and those efforts never lasted. I worried that I’d just be spending money on another program that didn’t work.⁣ ⁣ But MyBodyTutor seemed different from everything out there, so I decided to give it a try. I signed up hoping to lose weight and improve my health. My family has a history of heart disease, and I wanted to lower my risk.⁣ ⁣ Now, I’ve lost about 25 pounds, and my blood work is perfectly normal. My doctor told me my weight is perfect. I no longer worry about gaining weight or being unhealthy because everything feels sustainable. I’ve also established a regular exercise routine that has significantly reduced the pain I used to be in.⁣ ⁣ What makes MyBodyTutor so different is the individual coaching that is very personalized, daily accountability and coaching, and strong focus on mindset, psychology, and habits. It’s not a program that simply tells you what’s "good" or "bad." My coach helped me understand my emotions and how they were connected to my eating habits.⁣ ⁣ Having that level of support made all the difference in losing weight and makign real lifestyle changes. This isn’t a typical diet or coaching plan. It’s a true lifestyle change."

@ShaanVP 💪🔥

Update: this is going to be hard My fitness challenge for the year is to do a "Murph" (1mi run, 100 pullups, 200 pushups, 300 squats, 1mi run) in under an hour Did a baseline test today (0.3x Murph)..tough stuff! getting to 100 pullups (w/ no band) will be the hardest part

I love Alysa Liu’s perspective on struggle. In fitness and life, the discomfort we avoid is often where our growth lives.

Meet Nick. 40 pounds gone with MyBodyTutor. 👇🏻⁣ ⁣ In his words: “I’d tried running, gym workouts, and every diet you can imagine. Stress eating had taken over, and I thought the dad bod was permanent.⁣ ⁣ I heard about MyBodyTutor through a friend and signed up hoping to get back in shape for my kids, and to not be embarrassed when taking my shirt off.⁣ ⁣ I started at 265 pounds. Today, I’m 225. I honestly didn’t think that goal was achievable.⁣ ⁣ The best part? It’s not restrictive. It’s simple, customizable, and the daily coaching and accountability are what made it stick. ⁣ ⁣ This isn’t a diet, it’s a lifelong mindset.⁣ ⁣ If you’re on the fence, don’t wait. Do it! MyBodyTutor completely changed my life and inspired the people around me.”

@ShaanVP @superpower I love it. We got this! 💪💪

My grand fitness challenge for 2026: 1. Finish the year at 199 lbs (lose 20lbs) 2. Dunk a basketball for the first time 3. Do the "Murph" in under an hour will be posting updates for your amusement shoutout to my friends @superpower for pushing me to go for it

Meet Geneve. 20 pounds gone with MyBodyTutor. 👇⁣ ⁣ “In the past, I struggled a lot with emotional eating - for me that was eating alone, at night, and in secret. I had all the information, but somehow couldn’t make it happen. It was incredibly frustrating. I was using food to smooth over emotions and gaps in my life.⁣ ⁣ Everything I tried involved measuring, tracking, and constantly feeling ‘not good enough.’ The deprivation was never sustainable. I just wanted to lose weight as fast as possible so I could go back to eating whatever I wanted.⁣ ⁣ With MyBodyTutor, everything changed. I learned to eat using the hunger scale. No measurements needed, just my eyeballs and my hunger.⁣ ⁣ I found MyBodyTutor through a podcast. What I really wanted was to quiet the constant chatter in my head about food, improve my body composition, and build healthy, sustainable habits. And that’s exactly what happened.⁣ ⁣ I’ve lost 20 pounds and gained visible muscle and strength in the gym. I move more easily, have more energy, and feel calmer and more grateful. The food chatter in my head is much quieter. I feel in control of what, when, how, and why I eat. I don’t feel restricted or resentful.⁣ ⁣ What truly sets MyBodyTutor apart is the 1:1 coaching and accountability. The focus on why you’re eating is everything. If it were just ‘eat less, move more,’ everyone would already be doing it. Understanding the real need underneath the urge to eat is the key, and once I can address that directly, I no longer need food to manage my emotions.⁣ ⁣ If you know you need to change your relationship with food, know that it isn’t always easy, but worthwhile things rarely are. This program supports you through the discomfort and helps you learn about yourself. It takes courage to be vulnerable and log your food choices, but that’s the path forward. And the support and accountability make all the difference. ⁣ ⁣ If you’re ready to change your relationship with food and build habits that actually stick, I can’t recommend MyBodyTutor enough."

@joelhooks This is so inspiring man! Absolutely awesome.

lifting heavy things

@Dayhaysoos @joelhooks @walter_mbt @Dayhaysoos let me know if you'd like to chat. I'd love to make you our next success story!

@joelhooks @MyBodyTutor @walter_mbt Amazing. I need this! I'm the heaviest I ever been T_T

i'm 51, and when i was a fat 48 i decided that for the first time in my life i wanted to be fit. jacked, specifically so i got a @MyBodyTutor coach (@walter_mbt) and got to work three years of consistent diet and exercise later and the progress is crazy to me not too late

@joelhooks @walter_mbt Absolutely amazing, Joel! 🔥🔥

Meet Stephen. 10 pounds gone with MyBodyTutor. In his words: “Before MyBodyTutor, I didn’t have a sustainable path to lose weight and gain muscle. I’d also lose control of my eating.⁣ ⁣ I found out about MyBodyTutor through @thesamparr who was talking about his success with the program, and joined hoping to gain muscle and lose fat. I was a bit hesitant at first because I wanted to be sure I’d actually follow through on the advice, but I’m so glad I did.⁣ ⁣ Since joining, I’ve lost 10 pounds of fat and gained 5 pounds of muscle. More importantly, I now have a sustainable path and feel super confident in my ability to stick with it, and in my body moving forward.⁣ ⁣ What’s great about MyBodyTutor is how personal it felt to my goals and needs. The daily accountability, coaching and support makes all the difference. If you’re thinking about joining, just jump in and trust the process. I’ve referred several friends, and my mom, and they’re all loving it too.”

One of the most effective ways to change your behavior is to focus on your identity. I am __________. For many people, they finish that sentence with things like: -I am someone who goes from diet to diet. -I am someone who can't follow through. -I am someone who is addicted to sweets. -I am someone who bails as soon as it gets uncomfortable. -I am someone who hates to exercise. -I am someone who would rather suffer in silence than ask for help. -I am someone who can't lose weight no matter what. -I am someone who isn't consistent. This year, I challenge you to finish it with positive things when you're facing a decision like: -I am someone who makes healthy choices. -I am someone who embraces discomfort. -I am someone who refuses to quit. -I am someone who plans ahead. -I am someone who asks for help, so I don't remain stuck. -I am someone who exercises. -I am someone who invests in their health and fitness. -I am someone who follows through on what I commit to. -I am someone who can lose weight because I don't give up. -I am someone who is consistent. -I am a healthy and fit person. Hoaky? Cheesy? Maybe. But it's incredibly powerful. Here's why: Your identity is driving your actions. Now, here's the twist: Your actions reinforce your identity, so it becomes a virtuous cycle. It's reinforcing. Every choice you make helps shape who you’re becoming. One action alone won’t define you, but over time, those choices add up and form your identity.

@Jayyanginspires Thanks, Jay! I appreciate it. Knowing what to do is very different than actually doing it.

The problem isn't the information, it's the implementation. Most people don't put common sense into common practice. Which is why having accountability is so important (shoutout @MyBodyTutor)

Why most people quit exercising after Day 1… Two simple tips: 1) Start small. It should feel totally doable. The goal is simply to do something. Anything. Why? It helps you break inertia and get unstuck. 2) Do what you enjoy. Exercise isn’t meant to be punishment. If you hate what you’re doing, it’s not going to stick. Exercise is one of the most reliable ways to reduce stress, boost energy, and improve your mood. Exercise is the reward. And if it doesn’t feel like one yet, change the activity. Go for a walk, play a sport, stretch, dance. Whatever feels good. And remember: Sustainable results come from what you do outside the workout. Your habits, routines, and relationship with food. That’s why consistency, enjoyment, and balance matter more than grinding harder.

The first week of every year my feed is deja vu so here are some tips: ⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣ 1) Smart small. We all know that person who said they were going to exercise for 2 hours a day and never eat sugar again. ⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣ If you try to change everything at once, you’ll wind up changing nothing at all. ⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣ Start small and allow yourself to build momentum. Better to commit to a 10-min walk and reduce your sugar intake. ⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣ Also, your brain will try to trick you into thinking starting small won’t make a difference. Don’t be fooled by it. ⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ Start small. Then once you get comfortable, turn up the dial. ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣ 2) If it’s not sustainable, it’s not successful. ⁣⁣⁣ Hate veggies and eggs? Don’t have 4 hours on Sunday to meal prep? Never allowed to enjoy your favorite foods? Then guess what? It’s not going to last. An unbreakable plan is one you see yourself doing for life. It’s also based on the realities of your life.⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣ 3) Plan for the tough moments. Sticking with resolutions often comes down to getting through a few tough times every day. The more you can think through what you’ll do ahead of time, the better. ⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣ 4) Get help. How many times have you said, “Diet starts on Monday!” or, “Screw it, I’ll start fresh tomorrow!” Without accountability, it’s too easy to give-in, give-up, and try again on Monday. ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ Want to escape the “diet starts tomorrow” trap? Getting accountability is a must.⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣ Want to change the vicious cycles and patterns you keep repeating? ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ The right coaching can help you change your relationship with food and change your behaviors, so you don’t have to rely on willpower anymore. ⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣ 5) Seeking perfection is a form of procrastination. This is all or nothing thinking and it always leads to nothing. ⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣ Aim for better than before. Aim for progress, not perfection. ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ Instead of all or nothing, aim for always something. ⁣

@ShaanVP @JesseItzler This is amazing! Well done, Shaan!

misogi is a japanese ritual - one hard, year defining challenge i heard about it from @JesseItzler last year on the pod  for 2025 my misogi was… learning piano from scratch