Are we living in reality? This image is from 1956. I think in the US our perception of healthy weight is skewed. Talking to a friend of mine over the weekend and he said he needed to lose 10 pounds. According to this chart...he actually needs to lose 30! The CDC & NIH say that: 74% of American's are overweight 43% are obese Being overweight more than doubles your "all cause" risk of death You lose 10 years of life on average by being overweight According to this chart: the average male at 5'9 and a medium frame should weigh no more than 160 pounds The average male actually weighs 199 pounds Our perceptions are skewed At my 5'8 and medium frame I should weigh around 155 pounds even with a decent amount of muscle I'm currently at 166 pounds I am OVERWEIGHT and get told fairly often I am SKINNY. Actual reality is: I AM FAT Our perceptions are skewed. We aren't living in reality. Ive been at as much as 240 pounds, as little as 137 pounds Life is better at a healthy weight. A true healthy weight. Is your perception of a healthy weight skewed by our society and culture of excess?

The Threat is Real. It's on aisle 5. The carton is green & red. The discipline challenge is upon you! The holidays are not a vacation from your goals. They are the Proving Ground for your discipline. Egg Nog isn't just a drink; it's a 400-calorie lie wrapped in nostalgia. It’s the first wave of temptation designed to make you soft. When you see that festive carton, two paths open: Vision or Vibe? * Vibe: You trade the vision of your long-term body for a 5-minute flavor high and a crippling sugar-crash hangover. * Vision: You choose control. You choose the feeling of being strong and in command. You've fought too hard to let a single liquid dessert derail your focus. THE FORGERS' COUNTER-ATTACK * Stop Calling It a Treat: Call it what it is: A massive dose of sugar and fat that pulls you off the track. A treat is something that supports your goals. * Use the 5-Second Rule: See it. Want it. PAUSE. In that 5-second gap, visualize the pain of having to re-earn the lost ground in the gym next month. Let the pain of regret be your shield. * The Better Nog Protocol (The Tactical Substitute): If the craving is truly overwhelming, you do not surrender—you substitute. You create a controlled weapon: * Vanilla Protein Powder * Unsweetened Almond Milk (or another low-calorie milk alternative) * Nutmeg/Cinnamon (The flavor hit without the fat) * A splash of actual Egg Nog (Optional: A teaspoon for psychological victory, not calorie surrender). You get the flavor signal without the body blow. You win the mental battle without sacrificing the experience. Discipline is not deprivation; it is smarter execution. Every single "No" to an obvious trap like commercial Egg Nog is a psychological victory. It builds mental muscle. It confirms your identity as someone who owns their choices. Discipline is choosing what serves your highest vision over your immediate craving. CHECK YOUR COMMITMENT. * Is your short-term craving louder than your long-term commitment right now?

Hey Dads! We posted a powerful video on fasting, and if you haven't tried a 16+ hour fast, I challenge you to try a metabolic reset this week. I Started fasting 20 hours ago and am planning to go 65 hours up until we begin the meal prep Sunday at 230 pm. See you then!! The video, "They Were Wrong About Fasting...", proves that skipping meals does not necessarily slow down metabolism, negatively impact insulin resistance, or shrink muscle tissue. Instead, the body activates processes that boost brain function, reboot the gut, and improve life. Here is a breakdown of what happens during a 30-hour fast: 🎥 The 30-Hour Metabolic Reset (Quick Phases) Phase 1: Emptying the Sink (0–12 Hours) • The body burns through fuel (glucose/fatty acids) from the last meal. • Insulin is still elevated, which slightly impedes fat loss. • Action Tip: This is the ideal time for higher intensity cardio (like sprints or lifting) to quickly burn through available fuel, serving as the "gateway to fat loss". Phase 2: Switching Gears (12–16 Hours) • Insulin levels decrease, and you begin creeping into the fat-burning state. • The energy sensor AMPK increases, telling the body to utilize stored fuel. • Hunger usually subsides around 14 hours. • Action Tip: Light walking or Zone 1/Zone 2 cardio encourages fat oxidation and accelerates this metabolic switch. Phase 3: The Goldilocks Period (16–24 Hours) • The body uses fat components (glycerol) to create necessary glucose (gluconeogenesis), stabilizing blood sugar without breaking down muscle. • Cellular Cleanup: Autophagy (scavenging system) and Mitophagy (recycling bad mitochondria) start ramping up, influencing better efficiency. • Peak Fat Loss: The period between 16 and 24 hours is the sweet spot for maximum physical fat burning because the body temporarily hits the gas pedal on fat breakdown. • Gut repair and stem cell proliferation accelerate around 20 hours. Phase 4: Ketosis & Repair (24–30+ Hours) • Ketones rise, which blunts hunger and squelches core inflammation.

Men, There comes a moment when a man decides to stop reading the map and start forging the path. A moment when he moves from student to builder. We are at that moment. The time has come to light The Legendary Father's Forge for the first time. I am not looking for students. I am looking for six Founding Fathers. A core brotherhood of The Worthy to be the first to walk through the fire with me. You will be the living proof of what is possible when a man decides to stop being a Passenger in his own life and takes the Driver's seat. This is not an open invitation. It is a challenge. And for the six who are chosen, the bootcamp will be completely free. All I ask for in return is your absolute, unwavering commitment. This Is Not An Offer. It Is A Standard. To be considered as a Founding Father, you must agree to the following non-negotiable terms. This is the price of admission. - Absolute Presence: You will be on every single call. This includes our daily "Morning Coffee" mission briefing. No exceptions, no excuses. - Live The Code: You will embody the principles of FORGE (Fortitude, Ownership, Resilience, Growth, Excellence) in everything you do, 100%. - Daily Proof of Work: You will post your daily tracker in the community, every single day. You will also post at least one other update, win, or lesson learned daily. Your consistency is your contract. - Fuel The Temple: You will execute the weekly meal prep every Sunday. You will post a photo of your prepared meals as proof. A warrior who fails to plan his logistics, plans to fail. - Weekly After-Action Report (AAR): You will complete and post your detailed weekly tracker every Friday, openly discussing your results—both wins and losses—so the brotherhood can learn from your experience. - Total Transparency (The Physical Proof): You will take clear "before" and "after" photos in nothing but shorts. This is the non-negotiable proof of the work. - Document The Journey (The Video Log): You will record a weekly 2-minute raw video on your phone—unfiltered—documenting your wins, struggles, and breakthroughs. - The Final Interview: Upon completion, you will sit down for a full video interview to tell the story of your transformation. Your story will inspire thousands. - The Marketing Pledge: You will agree to let us use all your content—photos, videos, trackers, testimonials—as case studies. You will be the face of this movement. - Relentless Drive: You will do everything that is asked of you. You will face every challenge head-on. You will not quit on yourself or on your brothers.