Fasting. Training. Rebuilding.
Blog Title: Resetting the System: My Health Journey in Progress
Subtitle: From pain and exhaustion to discipline and momentum — one fast, one supplement, and one decision at a time.
The past few years, my weight had been creeping up — and I felt every pound of it. At my heaviest, I hit 305 lbs. My knees felt like they were on fire most days. My back ached. I felt like I was being smothered in my own body.
I was tired of being fat.
Tired of feeling stuck.
Tired of pretending that “later” was a plan.
I’d been researching health issues for a while, but knowing something needs to change isn’t the same as knowing what to change. Then, at the end of February, I got a full panel of blood work done: Vitamin D, Testosterone, A1C, PSA, and more.
The results hit me like a freight train:
- Vitamin D: 13.4 (normal is 30–100) — completely in the toilet.
- A1C: Basically diabetic.
- Testosterone: 290 — low.
It wasn’t just numbers. It was a mirror. I finally had the clarity to act — and I did.
🧭 What I Changed
I started fasting 2–3 times a week, going 36 hours without food after dinner. At first, it was rough — especially the hunger and how cold I’d get during the fasts. Most days I’d just crawl into bed after work to stay warm and make it through. But I stuck with it.
When the hunger hit hard, I’d drink water — sometimes with a Jocko GO or Jocko Hydrate. Yes, it’s a few calories, but in my opinion, if that’s what gets you through, it’s worth it. Every fast can be different — and perfect isn’t required.
I also started supplementing:
- D3 (10,000 IU daily)
- Onnit’s “Total Human”
- Jocko Fuel Stack: “Combat Tested,” “Joint Warfare,” “Jocko Burner”
I hadn’t even ramped up physical activity much yet — just trying to walk a little more. And still, I dropped 20 pounds in 6 weeks, right before heading off on a cruise.
Sure, I added a couple pounds back during the trip — but when I returned and went back to clean eating without fasting, I got back down to 284 lbs. That’s over 20 pounds lost total — and now it’s time to build on that.
🏃♂️ What’s Next: Time to Train
I’m officially signed up for Disney’s Wine & Dine Run Weekend at the end of October. I’ll be running the 5K, 10K, and half marathon — back to back. That’s the new target.
Between continued fasting and consistent training, I plan to drop many more pounds — and show up leaner, stronger, and sharper than I’ve been in years.
🔬 The Bigger Lesson: Learn Your Body
One of the biggest things I’ve taken away from this journey?
👉 Know your body.
👉 Get labs done regularly.
👉 Understand what the numbers mean.
I even wore a continuous glucose monitor (CGM) for a few weeks just to study how my body responds to food. I learned that orange juice sends my glucose through the roof — and I never would’ve known without tracking it myself.
Doctors can be helpful, but don’t rely on them blindly. Ask questions. Verify what they tell you. Don’t just camouflage symptoms with medications. I’m not anti-med — but I am against lazy fixes. Search for the root cause, not just a prescription to patch the surface.
Final Thoughts:
I didn’t start this journey with a polished plan — I started with pain. But that pain lit the fuse. And from there, one change at a time, I started building momentum.
If you’re in a place where your body feels like a prison, if you’re tired of being tired — you’re not stuck. You’re just one decision away from turning it around.