Daily SMS Tough love Any language Worldwide

Brutally honest texts
that finally make you move.

Get one brutally honest SMS every morning from "you know who".
Pick how harsh it is. Reply START when you actually start,
and your texts switch to don't you dare quit mode.

This is based on a true story. A chef lost 294 lbs after his friend texted him "fat f***" every day for 6 weeks. Read the story →
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Works worldwide · Any language · Cancel anytime · No app

$1.99per month
1SMS per day
🌍worldwide
40+languages
The origin story

This isn't a gimmick.
It already worked.

A chef lost 294 lbs after his friend texted him "fat f***" every day for six weeks.

In 2015, British chef Jamie Brooks weighed 504 lbs — a dangerously unhealthy weight that had resisted every conventional attempt to change. His friend Neil tried something completely different. No gym plans. No advice. Just one brutally honest text, every single day, for six weeks.

Six weeks of texts to break through the resistance. About a year of real work after that. Jamie dropped from 504 lbs to 210 lbs and transformed his life completely.

Not a personal trainer. Not an app. Not a meal plan.
One honest text. Every day. From someone who actually gave a damn.

Read the original story on Metro.co.uk Metro UK · January 28, 2015

That's exactly what Brutal Kick does.

Most people don't need another app or a personal trainer. They need that one friend who looks them in the eye and tells them the truth — every single morning, no sugarcoating. Brutal Kick is that friend in your pocket, for less than a coffee a month.

Get started for $1.99/month
The process

How Brutal Kick works

Simple on purpose. One brutal text, every morning. That's it.

Pick your dose of honesty

Choose Soft, Medium, or Hard. Soft is sarcasm and light roast. Hard is explicit and completely unfiltered. You decide.

Get one text every morning

One SMS at your chosen time, in your timezone and your language. No app to open. No algorithm. Just a text from someone who tells it straight.

Reply START when you actually start

Once you actually do something, reply START. Your texts switch from callout mode to don't-you-dare-quit mode. We know starting is only half the battle.

Reply STOP anytime to unsubscribe instantly. No questions asked.

Targeting

Who this is for
(and who it's not)

✓ This is for you if...
  • You've tried motivational videos, apps, and personal trainers — and nothing stuck
  • You're disgusted by your own procrastination and want someone to call you out
  • You respond better to brutal honesty than encouraging words
  • You're tired of being treated like you need a gold star just for showing up
✗ This is NOT for you if...
  • You're dealing with depression or serious mental health conditions
  • You have or are recovering from an eating disorder
  • Harsh messages would genuinely hurt you, not motivate you

If you're struggling mentally, please reach out to a professional. This service is not therapy and is not designed for people in crisis.

Examples

This is what it feels like

Real examples. The Hard tier has explicit language — tap to reveal.

Soft
"Future you is begging you to move today. Don't ignore them again."
"You don't need a perfect plan. You need 20 minutes of effort today."

Sarcasm and light roast. No profanity.

Medium
"You've talked about changing for long enough. Today is for doing, not talking."
"Feeling bad won't burn a single calorie. A 20-minute walk will."

Direct and unfiltered. Still no profanity.

Hard Explicit
"You keep saying you're 'tired'. You're not tired. You're f***ing lazy. Move."
"If excuses burned calories, you'd be shredded by now. They don't. Get off your ass."

Explicit language. Requires consent at signup.

Value

What you actually get
for $1.99

  • One daily SMS, every morning

    At your chosen time, in your timezone. No algorithm. No feed. One text.

  • Works worldwide, in any language

    Any country where SMS works. Choose your language at signup — messages arrive in the language you actually think in.

  • Your chosen tone level

    Soft, Medium, or Hard. You know what you need.

  • Mode that switches when you do

    Reply START → texts flip to don't-quit mode. Because keeping it going is the real challenge.

  • Instant opt-out, always

    Reply STOP and you're out. No retention emails, no dark patterns, no guilt.

$1.99
per month
  • ✓ Daily morning SMS
  • ✓ 3 tone levels
  • ✓ Callout + support modes
  • ✓ Works worldwide 🌍
  • ✓ 40+ languages
  • ✓ Cancel anytime
Start today

No app. No dashboard. Just texts.

FAQ

Questions people actually ask

Yes — Brutal Kick works in any country where SMS delivery is supported. Select your country code and timezone at signup. We deliver to Europe, Asia, Latin America, Africa, Australia, the Middle East, and beyond.

Yes. At signup, choose your preferred language from 40+ options — Spanish, French, German, Portuguese, Italian, Dutch, Polish, Arabic, Japanese, Korean, Chinese, and many more. Your messages will arrive in the language you actually think and feel in.

Yes. Cancel your PayPal subscription anytime through your PayPal account and texts stop at end of the current billing period. Or just reply STOP to any text for immediate unsubscribe. No questions, no guilt trip.

Soft — sarcasm and light roast, no profanity.
Medium — direct and unfiltered, still no profanity.
Hard — explicit language, completely unfiltered. Requires explicit consent at signup.

Absolutely not. Brutal Kick is an SMS motivation service. It is not therapy, medical advice, or a substitute for professional mental health support. If you're struggling, please see a professional.

The $1.99/month covers the service. Your carrier's standard message & data rates may apply. Most people on modern plans won't pay anything extra — but check with your carrier if you're unsure.