u/Downtown_Lynx_1513

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Before 2020, my friend Maina, and I decided to start working out somewhere along Thika Road. What started as a joke slowly became serious. Every morning, five days a week, we pushed each other to wake up ridiculously early and show up. We had an amazing instructor, Lewi, who made the journey enjoyable and pushed us hard.

After a few months, we started feeling different. Looking different too. More energy, more confidence, better mental health ...everything slowly improved. Then my friend left, and suddenly I was doing it alone. And if you’ve ever had a consistent workout partner, you know how hard it is to replace that kind of accountability.

I later switched gyms to Easy Gym pale TRM (for those who know it 😄). But then COVID happened… and honestly, I never really went back.

Now here’s the thing: some of us don’t gain weight when life gets hard , we lose muscle, become smaller, and slowly stop recognizing ourselves. Add heavy drinking, poor eating habits, stress, and life happening… and with time, all the gains disappeared.

Recently, I started working out again, and I had forgotten how good it feels afterward. That post-workout feeling is unmatched. The mental clarity, the energy, better appetite, improved confidence, better sleep, even libido 😅… everything slowly starts improving. And the best part? You begin noticing small wins again.

My body isn’t where I want it to be yet, but I believe it will get there someday.

This post is simply to encourage someone: start. Hit the gym, go for a run, walk, stretch , whatever works for you. Don’t wait for motivation. Start where you are, with what you have. Your future self will thank you.

Fitness is not just about looking good. Sometimes, it’s about surviving life a little better.

Hey good people, I’m urgently trying to trace the 2016 Maseno University graduation list. A prospective employer requested it for verification. I already have my physical certificate, but they specifically want the graduation list. Any leads, links, or contacts who can help me access it? I’d really appreciate it 🙏🏾

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When I was younger, I used to watch what alcohol was doing to my father. I remember clearly promising myself that I would never end up like him.

But things changed when I got to campus.

I started off casually, just beers here and there. It felt fun, social, harmless. Then it slowly escalated to whisky, vodka… basically anything I could get my hands on. Before I knew it, I had become a regular keg drinker.

After campus, I started working as an academic writer. I also had a strong passion for graphic design, something I had actually studied and really wanted to pursue seriously. I always imagined I’d become great at it.

But over the years, my drinking became heavier and more frequent. It started affecting everything. I couldn’t wait for Fridays anymore. As a freelancer, that usually meant drinking time. I lost a lot of jobs, wasted opportunities, and slowly drifted away from my career path in design.

Worst of all, I found myself doing many of the same things I once judged my father for the very things I swore I would never repeat. I wasted money, time, and chances that could have shaped my future into something completely different.

About a year ago, after I really messed up, I had a moment of clarity. I made a decision to completely quit alcohol. I moved from where I was living and intentionally started rebuilding my life with better structure and choices.

One of those decisions was finally taking my design passion seriously again. I started a design firm called 21designhouse(Check it out) and began rebuilding from scratch.

Today, I’m 10 months sober. I won’t lie, it hasn’t been easy, and I do carry regret about the years I lost. But I’m learning to channel that regret into something constructive instead of destructive.

I’m not posting this as a perfect recovery story. I’m still building. Still learning. Still fixing what I can.

But if there’s anything I’ve learned, it’s that change is possible, even when you feel like you’ve gone too far.

Hi, I’m a graphic designer currently running a small startup focused on branding, social media content, and custom designs.

I’m now looking to expand into a full print and design business, offering services like posters, branded merchandise, business cards, and custom products.

I bring strong design skills, client experience, and the ability to handle the creative and branding side of the business.

I’m looking for a partner/investor who can help with printing equipment, shop setup, and initial capital so we can build something scalable together.

There’s a growing demand for design + print services, and combining both gives us a strong business opportunity.

If you’re interested in collaborating or investing, feel free to reach out and let’s talk.