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Despite steady progress, setbacks like injury or emotional lows appeared. An injury to the calf muscle prompted a pause in activity, and subsequent days were marked by feelings of depression, late nights, and binge eating. Recognizing these signals, the individual confided in Arthur, who responded with firm advice: "Get off your ass and get some momentum."
This moment exemplifies how structured intervention can help reorient mindset and behavior. The individual followed the plan, resumed walking, and gradually regained their rhythm. The process of acknowledging setbacks and actively working through them was pivotal once again.