After my Division-I football career ended , my lifestyle changed drastically. I'd built my whole identity around being a committed athlete, but when that chapter came to a close, I lacked routine and purpose. I gained weight, reaching 300 pounds, and everything — from my body to my thoughts to my future — felt heavy. Rather than following an extreme diet or weight-loss plan , I relied on forming small habits to shape a new routine and help me get back on track. The changes didn't happen