I guess it has been over 10 years training brazilian jiu jitsu. More as a hobbyist than a hard core competitor.
Totally agree. It is all about the habits. When the cupcake is the exception to the rule, and the rule is not to have those, then those exceptions are taken care of by the rules. As long as exceptions don't become the rule.
Keeping yourself active and mobile will go a long way to being in decent condition so you must be doing it right!