How I Lost 35kg and Built a Habit Tracker That Actually Works

Six months ago, I was lazy, unfocused, and overwhelmed.

I’d scroll mindlessly on my phone, work beyond healthy hours, skip workouts, and constantly put off things I knew were good for me. I didn’t need a fancy productivity system — I needed a push. Something simple. Visual. Relentless.

That’s when I built Days Without – Habit Tracker.

🎯 Why I Built It

I wasn’t aiming to reinvent productivity apps. I built Days Without for myself — because I genuinely needed help. I was tired of breaking promises to myself like “I’ll start tomorrow” or “just 10 more minutes on Instagram.”

I needed a streak counter. A clear, visual reminder of how long I’ve stuck to something. Something lightweight and shame-free, but still motivating.

With Days Without, I started tracking just three things:

  • Days without endless scrolling
  • Days without working overtime
  • Days where I walked or hit the gym

That’s it. No complex setup, no syncing, no data overload. Just a streak and a purpose.

🧠 What Happened Next

In 6 months, I lost 35 kilograms.

  • I stopped doomscrolling and used that time to move.
  • I became aware of how much I was overworking and started setting healthy limits.
  • I committed to walking, then lifting, and just kept going.

And the coolest part? The app was silently holding me accountable the whole time.

📱 About the App

Days Without – Habit Tracker is now live on Google Play. Here’s what it can do:

  • Track unlimited habits or goals
  • Customize each streak with a name and reason
  • See your progress in real time: days, hours, and minutes
  • Optional motivational quotes
  • Minimal design, built for dark mode lovers
  • 100% privacy-friendly — no accounts or data collection

Whether you want to quit bad habits or build new ones, this app helps you start, and more importantly — keep going.

🚀 Who It’s For

If you:

  • Feel stuck in a loop of procrastination
  • Want to reduce screen time or social media
  • Are trying to build healthy routines
  • Need visual motivation to stay consistent

…this app is made for you.

🌱 Final Thoughts

I built Days Without to save myself from my own laziness. Now it’s helping others do the same — and that’s incredibly rewarding.

If you’re trying to change something in your life, give it a try. It’s simple, clean, and built with real struggle (and real success) behind it.

👉 Download Days Without on Google Play

And if you end up using it — let me know. I’d love to hear your story.

— Baransel