In light  of eternity

There’s significantly less of me these days, and that’s exactly why I’m excited to share this journey with you.

A few months ago I hit a wall. I wanted to live longer, feel genuinely healthier, and get legitimately fitter—no more dragging through my days. On November 21, 2025, the scale read 249.0 lbs. The weight had crept up slowly over the years, but I knew it was time for real, lasting change.

As of February 26, 2026, I’m at 206.1 lbs—that’s 42.9 lbs gone in just 97 days. I’m exactly halfway to my goal of 175 lbs, and I truly feel like a different person.

What makes this attempt different is the learning. I’d tried keto before with partial success, but it always felt mysterious. This time I learned why it works, which gave me the tools for systematic, sustainable change instead of the usual yo-yo rollercoaster.

My daily protocol is simple and consistent: strict whole-food keto, exercise nearly every day, 18/6 intermittent fasting (skipping breakfast comes naturally), a couple of 24-hour fasts completed and building toward 36-hour ones, 3-5 g creatine every morning, and drinking tons of water. More recently I added the Hume Health Band, which tracks Metabolic Capacity, Metabolic Momentum, biological age, HRV, sleep, and recovery. It’s been the perfect mindfulness tool for watching real changes unfold in real time.

The foundation for everything came from six powerful videos. Each one shattered old myths and replaced them with solid science. I wasn’t just losing weight—I was retraining my entire metabolic system. In this series I’ll walk you through every one: the “I used to think…” moments, the biggest surprises, and exactly how I applied the insights.

I hope these posts give you the same clarity, motivation, and results they’ve given me.

Here are the 6 game-changing videos that powered my keto journey (and will be the focus of my upcoming posts).

Feel free to dive in early—I’ve rewatched most of them multiple times because each listen revealed something new I’d missed before. These aren’t just talks; they retrained my mind and body, unlocking real metabolic shifts, mental clarity, and sustainable fat loss.

Studying ahead might spark the same breakthroughs for you. Let’s keep building this together!

1. Dr. Annette Bosworth (Dr. Boz) & Insulin Resistance
   Insulin Doctor: This Is The First Sign Of Dementia! The Shocking Link Between Keto & Brain Decline!” on The Diary Of A CEO. Dr. Boz explains insulin resistance as the root of weight, inflammation, and brain issues; introduces the Dr. Boz Ratio, Sardine Challenge, and keto’s ketone-powered brain benefits. Sparked your 18.6 lbs drop in 3 days via 18/6 fasting.
2. Dr. Benjamin Bikman on Insulin & Shrinking Fat Cells
   Insulin Expert: How To ‘Drain’ Your Liver of Fat (Do This!)” on The Diary Of A CEO. Bikman debunks calorie myths, showing high insulin traps fat and burdens the liver; lowering it via keto shrinks cells, boosts ketones for hunger control and metabolism, and frames cancer as sugar-driven. Shifted you from calorie counting to insulin focus.
3. Dr. Georgia Ede on Keto for the Brain
   The Keto Psychiatrist: What Keto Is Really Doing To Your Body! Can It Cure 43% Of Mental Illness?” on The Diary Of A CEO. Dr. Ede covers keto’s metabolic psychiatry benefits—high remission rates for depression, bipolar, schizophrenia, and ADHD through reduced inflammation, stable ketone fuel, and neurotransmitter balance. Transformed your mood, focus, and energy.
4. Creatine Benefits (Dr. Ben Bikman)
   Creatine Demystified: Brain, Muscle & Metabolic Benefits with Dr. Ben Bikman” on Ben Bikman’s channel. Explains creatine as an ATP buffer for muscle strength, recovery, cognition, memory, and insulin sensitivity; debunks kidney myths and recommends 3–5g daily. Became a game-changer for your workouts and fasting-day sharpness on keto.
5. Dr. Andrew Koutnik on the New Era of Keto + Adaptation
   The New Era of Keto (it’s changed more than you think)” on Thomas DeLauer. Dr. Koutnik details adaptation phases (keto flu, 4-week flexibility, 8+ weeks mitochondrial gains), fat oxidation with exercise, whole-food emphasis, and insulin’s role in obesity. Guided your effortless 18/6, 24-hour fasts, and full fat-adaptation.
6. Dr. Rhonda Patrick on Longevity
   Dr. Rhonda Patrick: Fasting, Creatine, Brain Performance & Longevity Breakthroughs | PBD #740″ on PBD Podcast. Covers biological vs. chronological age, vigorous exercise reversing heart aging, fasting/ketones for resilience, and lifestyle’s role in happiness/longevity. Tied your protocol together, with Hume Health Band tracking proving real progress.