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🛠️ From Grief to Growth: Why I Started Building My Wellness App in Public

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Last November, I scratched an itch and opened Replit.

I had experience running web servers, slinging code, and setting up websites for years — but something had shifted. I was grieving the loss of my partner, Tim. I was also facing total knee replacement surgery. Life was heavy, and I knew I needed to take back control of my health.

With the help of my doctor, I began a weight-loss journey using phentermine — and like many creators, I wanted to track my progress, but the available tools didn’t fit my needs. So, I decided to build my own.

What started as a simple calorie and food tracker has evolved — over the past nine months — into a comprehensive AI-powered wellness app.

But more than that, it’s become a vision of the future, where:

    • Your data is yours
    • Your privacy is respected
    • You can opt-in to share anonymized data — and earn money from it

This is about flipping the script on big data — creating a system where everyday users benefit from the health and lifestyle insights they generate, instead of giving them away for free to massive platforms.

Why I’m Building in Public Now

In just 9 months, the landscape of AI, pricing models, and no-code tools has changed dramatically.

I’ve gone from testing tools like Lovable and Bolt, to deploying production-ready systems on Replit. I’ve implemented:

 

    • Freemium-to-premium access control
    • AI-powered image analysis limitations
    • Premium feature gates for bio-age, supplements, and more
    • Visual progress indicators and upgrade prompts
    • A lifetime membership model for sustainability

And the biggest shift wasn’t technical — it was mental.

In traditional development, you don’t “start over.”
In this AI-driven era, every rebuild is smarter.
You’re not wasting time — you’re training the system.

This is the worst the tools will ever be. And that means every day forward gets better, faster, and more human-aligned.

🧭 What’s Next

I’m going to continue documenting everything — the wins, the pivots, the tech stack, the monetization experiments, and the emotional journey of creating something that matters while rebuilding a life.

If you’re:

    • An indie hacker

    • A wellness innovator

    • An artist shifting into tech

    • Or someone who’s ready to build your own tools

Then follow along. Ask questions. Try stuff. Fail fast. Move forward.

🚀 You don’t need to wait until you’re “ready.”
The future is being built by people who start before they feel ready.

Why We’re Building Sorvilane: A Journey into New Frontiers

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At Vworld New Media, we’re more than just a production company; we’re a collective of dreamers, creators, and innovators who believe in the transformative power of storytelling and technology. The story of Sorvilane began long before we named it—a spark of inspiration born from a lifelong passion for fantasy worlds and a relentless curiosity for emerging technologies.

For years, I’ve explored how digital art, AI, and blockchain can come together to reshape the way we create and interact with stories. The journey has been one of exploration and adaptation, from early days in digital media to diving headfirst into the Web3 world, where I found the tools to finally bring this dream to life. Sorvilane is the culmination of this journey—a world where ancient myths meet the future, and where our community becomes more than spectators; they become stakeholders in its success.

Our vision for Sorvilane is as much about building a game as it is about building a new kind of digital experience. By integrating blockchain, we’re opening up opportunities for players to share in the ownership of Sorvilane, turning participants into partners. We’re committed to developing this project in public, inviting our community to be part of every step—from shaping the world’s lore to developing the technology that powers it.

As we work towards an MVP and explore funding opportunities, we’re excited to share this journey with you, not just as players or investors, but as collaborators. Join us as we navigate these uncharted waters, and let’s create a new legend together. This is just the beginning, and we’re thrilled to have you with us on this adventure.