I started Stuck to Strong because I finally found a way to get in the best shape of my life that I could actually stick with. And I wanted to help other people find that, too.
For years, I went through the same cycle: get motivated, throw myself into something, see some progress, then drift away and start over.
I ran a lot. Running helped me lose weight, but I still didn’t look or feel the way I wanted. And because I’m competitive, every run became a test. If I wasn’t beating my last time, I got frustrated. After a break, getting back to where I’d been felt even harder.
I tried keto. I lost weight, but cutting out foods I enjoyed wasn’t how I wanted to live long term.
I wanted to look athletic, feel strong, and be proud of how I took care of myself. I also wanted something that fit my life as a husband and dad.
What finally clicked
In early 2024, I started 75 Hard. It gave me a push and helped me begin seeing myself as someone who takes care of himself. But the full routine wasn’t something I wanted to keep doing forever. What stuck were the habits I built along the way.
I started walking regularly, including outside in the middle of winter. Walking was something I could see myself continuing. I could head into the woods, get some fresh air, or walk on the treadmill while watching a game.
I started lifting with a couple of dumbbells and bodyweight exercises. Eventually, I joined the YMCA and built on that.
Over time, I found a rhythm: walk regularly, strength train a few times a week, eat enough protein, build most meals around whole foods, and make time for sleep.
I still had snacks. I still went out to dinner with my wife. There were still late nights after the kids’ sports and meals where I made the best choice I could.
Those habits helped me get into the best shape of my life and I could see how to keep them going.
Why that matters to me
I’m proud of the physical change. But I also care about what being stronger lets me do.
I can play sports with my kids. I can train alongside them, help them prepare, and be involved in the things they love.
I want them to see what it looks like to work toward something, stay patient, and keep showing up when it gets difficult. They may not always listen to what I say, but they’re watching what I do.
That’s a big part of why I keep going.
Why I built Stuck to Strong
There’s so much fitness information out there that it’s easy to feel stuck before you even begin.
I wanted to give busy adults a clear place to start: manageable workouts, a few daily habits, and a way to track what they said they would do.
The app brings those basics together. Coaching adds support and accountability when someone needs more help. I’ve needed that myself at different points in my life.
My goal is for you to understand what works for you and become confident putting it into practice. I want you to build habits you can carry with you for years.
That takes effort. You have to challenge yourself, make choices, and repeat the basics long enough to see meaningful change. But it can fit around work, family, dinners out, and the rest of your life.
You’ll have days when things go sideways. I do, too. The habit I want to help you build is coming back to the basics before a missed day becomes a missed month.
Eventually, taking care of yourself becomes part of who you are. When you drift, you course correct and keep going.
That’s why I started Stuck to Strong: to help you build momentum, become stronger, and find a way of taking care of yourself that you can keep.
— Tim, Founder of Stuck to Strong
Tim’s personal experience reflects his individual circumstances, training and nutrition and is not a promise of results for Stuck to Strong members.