⚠️ WARNING (MEN ONLY):
This one is personal and it’s straight talk.
If you’re not a guy, please don’t read further.
And if you’re gonna mock men trying to fix their lives… rather exit now. Respect. 🤝

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THE FEBRUARY “BETTER MAN” CHALLENGE

30 Days. No Excuses. Reset Mode.

Ok boys… I’m doing something a bit hectic.

Not for attention.
Not for likes.
Because I need it.

I need a reset.
I need to raise my game… properly.

Not just gym stuff. I mean life.

My walk with Christ.
My focus.
My energy.
My mind.
My discipline.
My coaching.
And yes… my body too.

I’m grateful for what I’ve got, but I’m not here to coast.
I can feel it in my spirit… I’m meant to be sharper than this.

So for February I’m running a 30-day challenge, and I’m inviting you to shadow me.
Not to become perfect… but to become better.

And if you’re a guy who’s been feeling foggy, flat, distracted, anxious, low drive… always “starting again Monday”… then bru, this is for you.

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WHAT THIS CHALLENGE IS (AND WHAT IT’S NOT)

This isn’t a “soft motivation” thing.
This is not “new year new me” vibes.

This is a men’s reset.

It’s for the oke who’s tired of feeling like he’s losing his edge.
Tired of feeling like his discipline is leaking out of his life.
Tired of being strong in one area… but weak in the hidden areas.

This is about becoming a better man for:

• yourself
• your family
• your people
• and most importantly… God

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THE 30-DAY RULES (THE RESET PLAN)

For the next 30 days, I’m cutting two things.

And I’ll report back at Day 14 and again at the end.
Because accountability is how men grow.

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RULE #1: ALCOHOL… GONE.

Now listen… you’re not gonna believe me but I’ve never been drunk in my life.
Like never.
I hate the feeling of losing control. It freaks me out.

BUT… I do love a glass of red wine at night.
And not a “cute” little glass… I mean a proper pour. 😅
About 300ml.

And the problem is… it became almost every night.
Like 6 days out of 7.

Over time that catches up with you.
Not always on the outside… but inside.

The body never fully gets out of the alcohol cycle.
Sleep gets slightly worse. Recovery gets slightly worse. Cortisol creeps up.
Then anxiety comes knocking like it pays rent.

And boys… I’ve dealt with enough of that to know:
I need to break this completely.

Yes… my abs are still there.
Wine doesn’t destroy my bodyfat.
But as a coach I know: the moment alcohol goes… the body gets sharper.
More crisp. More dry. More focused.

But the biggest thing isn’t even the abs…

It’s my mind.

I can’t accept brain fog anymore.
No man can build a bigger life with a foggy head.
So alcohol is out.

Day 3 now.
I’ll update you again at Day 14.

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RULE #2: SEXUAL URGES… CONTROL + DISCIPLINE.

Ok… this one is more personal.

I’m married. I’m blessed. My wife and I are good.
But I’m gonna say something a lot of men won’t say out loud:

Having a high sex drive isn’t always a blessing.
Me and my wife are over 60… but my drive still thinks I’m 25. 💀😂

And if you don’t control it… it controls you.

It steals your focus.
It steals your edge.

And yes… it’s too easy for a man to just “quickly” do something with his right hand.
Then afterwards you sit there like:
“Why do I feel flat? Why do I feel tired? Why do I feel unmotivated?”

Because you drained more than just your body… you drained your drive.

So I’m stopping it.
For 30 days.

Not because sex is bad.
Not because desire is evil.

Because I need more control over the flesh again.
That’s how a man moves forward.

And just to be clear: I don’t do porn.
I’m not thinking about other women.
It’s not that vibe.

It’s pure pleasure sensations/enjoyment… and it became too frequent. Too easy. Too unchecked.
And it’s messing with my sharpness.

And I’m not letting that stand between me and Christ.
Or between me and becoming the best version of myself.

So yeah… I’m pulling the plug.
Day 3 already.

Now… how do you control the “uncontrollable”? Eish ja… 😅
But I’m a focused oke. When I lock in, I go tunnel vision.
And the key is simple: limit triggers before the fire even starts.

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WHY I’M SHARING THIS

Because I know I’m not the only oke fighting these battles quietly.

There are guys reading this who look fine on the outside…
but inside you’re tired.
Anxious.
Distracted.
Low drive.
Always “starting again Monday”.

And you don’t even know why you feel like that.

Bru… I’ve been there.

And I’m done living like that.

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FEBRUARY… SHADOW ME FOR 30 DAYS

So here’s the challenge:

Come with me for February.
30 days.

Not to become perfect.
To become better.

More disciplined.
More focused.
Stronger mind.
Stronger body.
Stronger spirit.

Not just for you… but for your family.
Your people.
The ones who need you solid.

If you wanna join me, I’ll be here.
Support, guidance, accountability… the whole thing.

Let’s raise the standard again.
Like men. 👊🔥

Together we become better men.

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MEN WHO HAVE JOINED THE FEB CHALLENGE (SO FAR):

• John Hipps
• Rich Matlock
• Jorge
• Enrique
• Nigel Adams
• Arno Joubert
• Eric Cruz
• Gert Louw

The guys in the group..let’s chat here in the comments. But if u feel it is a bit sensitive, feel free to email me GertFITNESS@outlook.com

Want in? Comment “I’M IN” and I’ll add you to the list or simply email me at GertFITNESS@outlook.com. 👊

Gert Louw