Ever craft the perfect workout plan... only to flake out because no one's keeping you honest? 😩 That's my story too many times. But here's the hack: When I sync up for a run or gym session with a buddy, we show up 95% of the time. No more excuses! This inspired **FitBuddy Social**, my side project app that connects you with real people for mutual motivation. These aren't just virtual workout partners. You can link up physically for in-person sessions like group runs, gym meetups, or hikes. Imagine accountability buddies who push each other to smash goals, minus the creepy vibes or ad overload from big-name apps. I scoped the competition, but they all felt too corporate and impersonal. With 10 years in tech (and a dash of AI help), I decided to bootstrap my own MVP. Screw the status quo. Let's make fitness social and fun! **Tech Stack Breakdown** (Why I Chose It): - **Frontend: Flutter** 🚀. In my experience, it's snappier and produces smaller binaries than React Native, making it ideal for a cross-platform mobile app that feels native on iOS and Android. - **Backend: Supabase** 🔒. Super convenient for a solo dev. No need to deploy or host custom code when row-level security handles everything securely. It's like Firebase but open-source and Postgres-powered. **Current Features** (MVP Essentials): - Post and share workouts. - Discover workouts from others. - Find and connect with friends (with options for physical meetups). - Basic account privacy controls to keep things safe. I've been chronicling the build in a blog series (URLs dropping soon. Watch this space!). From stack planning to late-night coding sessions and hitting milestones, it's been a grind. But I'm stoked with the progress. Sharing here? It's my accountability hack 😂. Reddit's vibe is the ultimate motivator for side hustlers like us! **Beta Testing Time!** 🎉 I'm gearing up for launch and need a handful of closed testers to navigate Google's Android review (iOS is good to go). If you're fed up with solo workout slumps and want to team up with like-minded folks, virtually or in real life, let's do this! **How to Join:** - Comment your email (or DM me). - Say iOS or Android. - Bonus: Share your top workout struggle for a blog shoutout! Let's create a community that actually shows up, online or IRL. Who's in? Drop your thoughts below. Feedback on the app or stack is gold!