We discuss and recommend hitting the gym hard as a good distraction and coping mechanism. I will be 43 next month and have been a dedicated gym rat most of my adult life. My longest break from the gym started with the pandemic during which my daughter was also born. 3 years my gym hiatus lasted. I am happy to report I found my way back at the onset of my divorce. I’m a year into both now. While not much progress has been made on the divorce front, I am happy to report I set a bench press PR today of 1 rep @245lbs. For context I’m 5’5” and -165lbs. Anyway, I just wanted to share something positive on here and encourage others to begin, renew, and/or continue their own fitness journeys. Our physical health is something we can control when much of the rest seems to not be. Please share your own recent fitness milestones in the comments.