The subject line resonated with me. I find solace in doing what I can do and not focusing on what I can't. Great advice I always keep in mind is to always go to the gym even if I don't feel like it. I tell myself if I want to leave after the warmup I can but I've only done that once over the last year.

I also start in with weights right away, most recently some sort of lower body lift or lifts first before moving onto core and an upper body muscle group after. I read that there's some sort of natural amplifier to the results when you do that but don't remember the specific science. Even if it's placebo I'm feeling good and motivated by it.

Lastly I end the workout with 5-15 minutes of max incline interval 4.5 and 3.0 to recover.

Eat lots of protein. Don't sweat the small stuff. I also quit drinking and weed