When people see me today — offering health coaching, talking about natural fitness, feeling strong and energetic — I sometimes sense a common thought running through their heads:
“He must have always been fit. Probably just good genetics. Probably never struggled like I do.”
I get it. I might have thought the same thing if I were in your shoes.
But the truth? I’ve absolutely struggled. And I’m so glad I did.
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When My “Good Genetics” Weren’t Good Enough
Sure, I was athletic in high school. I played sports, stayed active, and could get away with a lot.
But as I moved into my 20s and 30s, things started changing — fast.
I noticed stubborn chest fat and a growing belly. I felt heavy, sluggish, and trapped in a cycle of living to eat and then living to exercise it off.
No matter how hard I trained at the gym or how many miles I ran, I couldn’t stay at my “happy” body composition. Worse, the hungrier I got, the more I tried to “burn it off” with brutal workouts — and the more stuck I became.
It felt like my body was betraying me.
I started wondering, “Is this just how it goes? Am I destined to be a little overweight and exhausted for the rest of my life?”
I hated the way my shirt clung to my belly.
I hated the feeling of my body jiggling on a bumpy road.
And I hated the idea that thriving required hours a day of soul-crushing exercise.
Something deep inside me told me: there had to be another way.
The Dead Ends (Before the Breakthrough)
I tried all the “solutions” society throws at us:
- Starving myself on extreme low-calorie diets
- Eating bland “bodybuilder” meals like chicken and rice
- Killing myself with intense daily workouts
All of it worked a little… until it didn’t.
The diets were miserable. The workouts made me extra hungry. And real life — kids’ activities, hobbies, injuries — constantly derailed my heroic workout plans.
Nothing felt sustainable. Nothing felt human.
Hitting Rock Bottom — and Finding the Primal Path
Eventually, I hit what I now call rock bottom.
The path I was on led straight to a future of more fat gain, more headaches, less energy, and a life I didn’t want.
And then, almost by accident, I stumbled across a book that changed everything:
The Primal Blueprint by Mark Sisson.
For the first time, someone explained health, metabolism, fat loss, and strength through the lens of ancestral wisdom — through what humans are actually designed for.
It made sense. Deep sense.
I realized I wasn’t broken.
I wasn’t lazy.
I wasn’t doomed.
I was just living out of alignment with my biology.
The Changes That Finally Worked
Once I started implementing what I learned, everything shifted:
- I eliminated modern food toxins — processed sugars, seed oils, and excessive grains.
- I stopped treating exercise like punishment and started moving naturally to support my body.
- I embraced real, whole foods and intuitive eating patterns.
And the wild part?
The fat started melting off — with less exercise, more energy, and better moods.
My chronic headaches disappeared.
I finally felt strong, capable, and free — without living like a prisoner to food or workouts.
What I Wish I Could Tell My Old Self
Honestly, I don’t know if I could have talked myself out of those old habits any sooner.
Sometimes pain is the only teacher that works.
But if I could whisper something into the ear of my struggling younger self, it would be this:
“When you’re dissatisfied with your results, turn your focus to how your ancestors lived: eating real foods, moving often but gently, resting when needed, living free. You can thrive again by aligning with what your body was built for.”
If You’re Struggling Right Now, Please Know This
The solution that worked for me can work for you, too.
It’s simple — but it’s not necessarily easy.
It takes a shift in mindset, habits, and a willingness to break away from broken mainstream advice.
But it’s so worth it.
You can still eat delicious foods.
You can find exercise you genuinely enjoy.
You can feel confident, energetic, and proud of the body you live in.
You just need a blueprint that honors how you’re designed to thrive.
Want Help Starting Your Own Transformation?
If my story resonates with you and you’re ready to explore a better way to build lasting health and fitness, I’d love to connect.
You can apply for coaching by filling out a few simple questions — no commitment, just a conversation to see if we’re a good fit.
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You don’t need perfect genetics. You don’t need more willpower.
You just need a better path — one that’s been there, waiting for you all along.
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