Long story short I moved my cleats all the way forward and I think I could go pro this year

Before I did this I was feeling like poop, I was cramping a lot feet and legs were even hurting, I thought I might need different shoes, different bike, different sport etc.

Now I feel reinvented. Not only are all issues seemingly disappeared, in addition I can ride further with almost no fatigue. Feel like getting more out of every pedal pedal stroke which is also smoother. Ride harder. Climb easier. Easier to ride in the drops. Feeling more flexible, loose, and relaxed. Significantly less saddle discomfort. Probably good for 1-2 mph avg speed gain.

I did have to make adjustements to the saddle and bars to match. Cleats were previously slammed all the way back.
\NOTE:cleats were moved forward a while back but it really took moving the seat back to reap the benefits.

How I got so messed up on fit is a long story filled with multiple advice and fits and stuck in ways of thinking. Ultimately I just decided to go riding with the intent purpose of forgetting everything I know and just going by pure feel. I devoted entire rides over the span of a few weeks listening to the body and making a ton of adjustments and simply trying different things. NOTE: I already had a shorter stem on the bike which is kind of a big deal.