Your words hold a lot of truth! No commitment = gains suffer. In your case, extreme commitment = extreme gains. Maybe there is a correlation here?
Nonetheless, you've brought some great ideas to the table (the muzzle hanger, for instance), and I can't wait to see your new routine. Will you be adding more time/intensity? If you need a hand, let me know (in devising the routine, not for helping you workout).
Also, what is your goal for this year?