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where I started -> where I’m at

4 yrs ago I got a second chance at life. not a single day goes by where I don’t think about it. I take nothing for granted, and I’m giving it all I’ve got.

proud achievements:
weight: 340 lbs -> 182 lbs
body fat: 30% -> 11%
muscle: +12 lbs in last 9 months
exercise: daily strength training & flexibility + weekend VO2 max training
food: i crave to eat clean, giving my body only what it needs. staying in a 5-10% daily caloric deficit has been the key to staying lean and still being able to build muscle
sleep: hardest one of all for me. i have a routine now, with an exact bedtime every night and i never miss it. consistently getting 8hrs and slowly hitting optimal amounts of rem and deep

PR: i am free of lyme, bartonella, babesia, ulcerative colitis, inflammation, pain and the dozens of other symptoms i dealt with for years on end

i feel the best i’ve ever felt. diet, sleep and exercise are undeniably the source of my healing and health. nailing those and staying consistent have been the key.

#lymedisease #bartonella #babesia #ulcerativecolitis #autoimmune #disease #weightloss #strengthtraining

where I started -> where I’m at

4 yrs ago I got a second chance at life. not a single day goes by where I don’t think about it. I take nothing for granted, and I’m giving it all I’ve got.

proud achievements:
weight: 340 lbs -> 182 lbs
body fat: 30% -> 11%
muscle: +12 lbs in last 9 months
exercise: daily strength training & flexibility + weekend VO2 max training
food: i crave to eat clean, giving my body only what it needs. staying in a 5-10% daily caloric deficit has been the key to staying lean and still being able to build muscle
sleep: hardest one of all for me. i have a routine now, with an exact bedtime every night and i never miss it. consistently getting 8hrs and slowly hitting optimal amounts of rem and deep

PR: i am free of lyme, bartonella, babesia, ulcerative colitis, inflammation, pain and the dozens of other symptoms i dealt with for years on end

i feel the best i’ve ever felt. diet, sleep and exercise are undeniably the source of my healing and health. nailing those and staying consistent have been the key.

#lymedisease #bartonella #babesia #ulcerativecolitis #autoimmune #disease #weightloss #strengthtraining

where I started -> where I’m at

4 yrs ago I got a second chance at life. not a single day goes by where I don’t think about it. I take nothing for granted, and I’m giving it all I’ve got.

proud achievements:
weight: 340 lbs -> 182 lbs
body fat: 30% -> 11%
muscle: +12 lbs in last 9 months
exercise: daily strength training & flexibility + weekend VO2 max training
food: i crave to eat clean, giving my body only what it needs. staying in a 5-10% daily caloric deficit has been the key to staying lean and still being able to build muscle
sleep: hardest one of all for me. i have a routine now, with an exact bedtime every night and i never miss it. consistently getting 8hrs and slowly hitting optimal amounts of rem and deep

PR: i am free of lyme, bartonella, babesia, ulcerative colitis, inflammation, pain and the dozens of other symptoms i dealt with for years on end

i feel the best i’ve ever felt. diet, sleep and exercise are undeniably the source of my healing and health. nailing those and staying consistent have been the key.

#lymedisease #bartonella #babesia #ulcerativecolitis #autoimmune #disease #weightloss #strengthtraining

where I started -> where I’m at

4 yrs ago I got a second chance at life. not a single day goes by where I don’t think about it. I take nothing for granted, and I’m giving it all I’ve got.

proud achievements:
weight: 340 lbs -> 182 lbs
body fat: 30% -> 11%
muscle: +12 lbs in last 9 months
exercise: daily strength training & flexibility + weekend VO2 max training
food: i crave to eat clean, giving my body only what it needs. staying in a 5-10% daily caloric deficit has been the key to staying lean and still being able to build muscle
sleep: hardest one of all for me. i have a routine now, with an exact bedtime every night and i never miss it. consistently getting 8hrs and slowly hitting optimal amounts of rem and deep

PR: i am free of lyme, bartonella, babesia, ulcerative colitis, inflammation, pain and the dozens of other symptoms i dealt with for years on end

i feel the best i’ve ever felt. diet, sleep and exercise are undeniably the source of my healing and health. nailing those and staying consistent have been the key.

#lymedisease #bartonella #babesia #ulcerativecolitis #autoimmune #disease #weightloss #strengthtraining

where I started -> where I’m at

4 yrs ago I got a second chance at life. not a single day goes by where I don’t think about it. I take nothing for granted, and I’m giving it all I’ve got.

proud achievements:
weight: 340 lbs -> 182 lbs
body fat: 30% -> 11%
muscle: +12 lbs in last 9 months
exercise: daily strength training & flexibility + weekend VO2 max training
food: i crave to eat clean, giving my body only what it needs. staying in a 5-10% daily caloric deficit has been the key to staying lean and still being able to build muscle
sleep: hardest one of all for me. i have a routine now, with an exact bedtime every night and i never miss it. consistently getting 8hrs and slowly hitting optimal amounts of rem and deep

PR: i am free of lyme, bartonella, babesia, ulcerative colitis, inflammation, pain and the dozens of other symptoms i dealt with for years on end

i feel the best i’ve ever felt. diet, sleep and exercise are undeniably the source of my healing and health. nailing those and staying consistent have been the key.

#lymedisease #bartonella #babesia #ulcerativecolitis #autoimmune #disease #weightloss #strengthtraining

where I started -> where I’m at

4 yrs ago I got a second chance at life. not a single day goes by where I don’t think about it. I take nothing for granted, and I’m giving it all I’ve got.

proud achievements:
weight: 340 lbs -> 182 lbs
body fat: 30% -> 11%
muscle: +12 lbs in last 9 months
exercise: daily strength training & flexibility + weekend VO2 max training
food: i crave to eat clean, giving my body only what it needs. staying in a 5-10% daily caloric deficit has been the key to staying lean and still being able to build muscle
sleep: hardest one of all for me. i have a routine now, with an exact bedtime every night and i never miss it. consistently getting 8hrs and slowly hitting optimal amounts of rem and deep

PR: i am free of lyme, bartonella, babesia, ulcerative colitis, inflammation, pain and the dozens of other symptoms i dealt with for years on end

i feel the best i’ve ever felt. diet, sleep and exercise are undeniably the source of my healing and health. nailing those and staying consistent have been the key.

#lymedisease #bartonella #babesia #ulcerativecolitis #autoimmune #disease #weightloss #strengthtraining

where I started -> where I’m at

4 yrs ago I got a second chance at life. not a single day goes by where I don’t think about it. I take nothing for granted, and I’m giving it all I’ve got.

proud achievements:
weight: 340 lbs -> 182 lbs
body fat: 30% -> 11%
muscle: +12 lbs in last 9 months
exercise: daily strength training & flexibility + weekend VO2 max training
food: i crave to eat clean, giving my body only what it needs. staying in a 5-10% daily caloric deficit has been the key to staying lean and still being able to build muscle
sleep: hardest one of all for me. i have a routine now, with an exact bedtime every night and i never miss it. consistently getting 8hrs and slowly hitting optimal amounts of rem and deep

PR: i am free of lyme, bartonella, babesia, ulcerative colitis, inflammation, pain and the dozens of other symptoms i dealt with for years on end

i feel the best i’ve ever felt. diet, sleep and exercise are undeniably the source of my healing and health. nailing those and staying consistent have been the key.

#lymedisease #bartonella #babesia #ulcerativecolitis #autoimmune #disease #weightloss #strengthtraining

HIGH SCHOOL DANCE BATTLE #reels #dance #dancebattle #highschool #scottdw #geeks #coolkids

OLD WEST DANCE BATTLE
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Creating this "old saloon" set was an incredible task. I had found this wonderful space with beautiful wood floors, but that was about all that was usable. The rest was too modern. My amazing production designer @amyleahlove and her team helped bring the space to life. When everyone was dressed, in place, lights up, haze running, camera in hand— wowza, what a feeling of excitement. Also, this song was an absolute blast to make haha. So out of the original for me and Brenden.
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#scottdw #dance #youtube #western #dancebattle #oldwest #saloon #cinematography #directing #filmmaking #songwriting #setlife #productiondesign

top memory making this with good friends long long ago. #maythe4th #stormtrooper #twerk

I started strength training 9 months ago and I’m in love. This + creating a ton of new clean meals, it’s given me life! Aligning food, exercise, sleep, and keeping the Lyme under control is my current purpose. That being said, I’ve been getting the creative itch. I miss it. Thinking of a way to come back better, stronger, different.

I started strength training 9 months ago and I’m in love. This + creating a ton of new clean meals, it’s given me life! Aligning food, exercise, sleep, and keeping the Lyme under control is my current purpose. That being said, I’ve been getting the creative itch. I miss it. Thinking of a way to come back better, stronger, different.

I started strength training 9 months ago and I’m in love. This + creating a ton of new clean meals, it’s given me life! Aligning food, exercise, sleep, and keeping the Lyme under control is my current purpose. That being said, I’ve been getting the creative itch. I miss it. Thinking of a way to come back better, stronger, different.

I started strength training 9 months ago and I’m in love. This + creating a ton of new clean meals, it’s given me life! Aligning food, exercise, sleep, and keeping the Lyme under control is my current purpose. That being said, I’ve been getting the creative itch. I miss it. Thinking of a way to come back better, stronger, different.

I started strength training 9 months ago and I’m in love. This + creating a ton of new clean meals, it’s given me life! Aligning food, exercise, sleep, and keeping the Lyme under control is my current purpose. That being said, I’ve been getting the creative itch. I miss it. Thinking of a way to come back better, stronger, different.

I started strength training 9 months ago and I’m in love. This + creating a ton of new clean meals, it’s given me life! Aligning food, exercise, sleep, and keeping the Lyme under control is my current purpose. That being said, I’ve been getting the creative itch. I miss it. Thinking of a way to come back better, stronger, different.

I started strength training 9 months ago and I’m in love. This + creating a ton of new clean meals, it’s given me life! Aligning food, exercise, sleep, and keeping the Lyme under control is my current purpose. That being said, I’ve been getting the creative itch. I miss it. Thinking of a way to come back better, stronger, different.

I started strength training 9 months ago and I’m in love. This + creating a ton of new clean meals, it’s given me life! Aligning food, exercise, sleep, and keeping the Lyme under control is my current purpose. That being said, I’ve been getting the creative itch. I miss it. Thinking of a way to come back better, stronger, different.

I started strength training 9 months ago and I’m in love. This + creating a ton of new clean meals, it’s given me life! Aligning food, exercise, sleep, and keeping the Lyme under control is my current purpose. That being said, I’ve been getting the creative itch. I miss it. Thinking of a way to come back better, stronger, different.

I started strength training 9 months ago and I’m in love. This + creating a ton of new clean meals, it’s given me life! Aligning food, exercise, sleep, and keeping the Lyme under control is my current purpose. That being said, I’ve been getting the creative itch. I miss it. Thinking of a way to come back better, stronger, different.

I started strength training 9 months ago and I’m in love. This + creating a ton of new clean meals, it’s given me life! Aligning food, exercise, sleep, and keeping the Lyme under control is my current purpose. That being said, I’ve been getting the creative itch. I miss it. Thinking of a way to come back better, stronger, different.

Tomorrow is my 37th birthday. I know… I could be your fricken dad! But it’s crazy to me that I’m just NOW experiencing the best health of my entire life. And I know it’s only going to get better.

Look, I’m not jacked. Or cut. But hot damn, I am beginning to see the results of all this work and I’m slowly gaining confidence about my physical appearance - something I’ve HATED my whole life. 

Just a few years ago I was over 300 lbs. Today I’m 182. WHAT?! I’m down to 6% body fat and a TON of loose skin 🫠 TBH that part is often hard to accept, but I’m getting better about loving myself and just saying F it.

I feel better than I’ve ever felt and I owe it all to nutrition, exercise, and sleep. Getting these things aligned (which is easier said than done) has made it possible to chip away at the Lyme disease slowly and steadily. My recent Lyme tests just came back and I’m almost 99% free of the mother effer, including all the bonus co-infections I had. I honestly can’t believe it.

Because the old approach for years was to KILL, KILL, KILL with antibiotics, lasers, binders, blood transfusions, chemo - everything, all at once til I was about to explode. I couldn’t detox fast enough. The die off was going straight to my brain, causing the most intense psychosis, depression, panic disorder and constant suicidal thoughts. I became addicted to pain meds, anxiety meds, anti-depressants… I was on so much medication. Barely hanging on, so ready to give up.

I still have work to do, but I finally have the energy, will power and confidence to push forward. I’m just so grateful for @beccawinn , the constant in my life, and for the many loving family, friends and doctors who have helped me believe change was possible.

And to anyone out there struggling with their health, please have hope. Because it can get better. One day at a time. Better health is a long ass journey with constant ups and downs… so please hang on.

#healthupdate #lymedisease #weightloss #sleep #diet #exercise #nutrition #lyme #babesia #bartonella

Tomorrow is my 37th birthday. I know… I could be your fricken dad! But it’s crazy to me that I’m just NOW experiencing the best health of my entire life. And I know it’s only going to get better.

Look, I’m not jacked. Or cut. But hot damn, I am beginning to see the results of all this work and I’m slowly gaining confidence about my physical appearance - something I’ve HATED my whole life. 

Just a few years ago I was over 300 lbs. Today I’m 182. WHAT?! I’m down to 6% body fat and a TON of loose skin 🫠 TBH that part is often hard to accept, but I’m getting better about loving myself and just saying F it.

I feel better than I’ve ever felt and I owe it all to nutrition, exercise, and sleep. Getting these things aligned (which is easier said than done) has made it possible to chip away at the Lyme disease slowly and steadily. My recent Lyme tests just came back and I’m almost 99% free of the mother effer, including all the bonus co-infections I had. I honestly can’t believe it.

Because the old approach for years was to KILL, KILL, KILL with antibiotics, lasers, binders, blood transfusions, chemo - everything, all at once til I was about to explode. I couldn’t detox fast enough. The die off was going straight to my brain, causing the most intense psychosis, depression, panic disorder and constant suicidal thoughts. I became addicted to pain meds, anxiety meds, anti-depressants… I was on so much medication. Barely hanging on, so ready to give up.

I still have work to do, but I finally have the energy, will power and confidence to push forward. I’m just so grateful for @beccawinn , the constant in my life, and for the many loving family, friends and doctors who have helped me believe change was possible.

And to anyone out there struggling with their health, please have hope. Because it can get better. One day at a time. Better health is a long ass journey with constant ups and downs… so please hang on.

#healthupdate #lymedisease #weightloss #sleep #diet #exercise #nutrition #lyme #babesia #bartonella

Tomorrow is my 37th birthday. I know… I could be your fricken dad! But it’s crazy to me that I’m just NOW experiencing the best health of my entire life. And I know it’s only going to get better.

Look, I’m not jacked. Or cut. But hot damn, I am beginning to see the results of all this work and I’m slowly gaining confidence about my physical appearance - something I’ve HATED my whole life. 

Just a few years ago I was over 300 lbs. Today I’m 182. WHAT?! I’m down to 6% body fat and a TON of loose skin 🫠 TBH that part is often hard to accept, but I’m getting better about loving myself and just saying F it.

I feel better than I’ve ever felt and I owe it all to nutrition, exercise, and sleep. Getting these things aligned (which is easier said than done) has made it possible to chip away at the Lyme disease slowly and steadily. My recent Lyme tests just came back and I’m almost 99% free of the mother effer, including all the bonus co-infections I had. I honestly can’t believe it.

Because the old approach for years was to KILL, KILL, KILL with antibiotics, lasers, binders, blood transfusions, chemo - everything, all at once til I was about to explode. I couldn’t detox fast enough. The die off was going straight to my brain, causing the most intense psychosis, depression, panic disorder and constant suicidal thoughts. I became addicted to pain meds, anxiety meds, anti-depressants… I was on so much medication. Barely hanging on, so ready to give up.

I still have work to do, but I finally have the energy, will power and confidence to push forward. I’m just so grateful for @beccawinn , the constant in my life, and for the many loving family, friends and doctors who have helped me believe change was possible.

And to anyone out there struggling with their health, please have hope. Because it can get better. One day at a time. Better health is a long ass journey with constant ups and downs… so please hang on.

#healthupdate #lymedisease #weightloss #sleep #diet #exercise #nutrition #lyme #babesia #bartonella

Tomorrow is my 37th birthday. I know… I could be your fricken dad! But it’s crazy to me that I’m just NOW experiencing the best health of my entire life. And I know it’s only going to get better.

Look, I’m not jacked. Or cut. But hot damn, I am beginning to see the results of all this work and I’m slowly gaining confidence about my physical appearance - something I’ve HATED my whole life. 

Just a few years ago I was over 300 lbs. Today I’m 182. WHAT?! I’m down to 6% body fat and a TON of loose skin 🫠 TBH that part is often hard to accept, but I’m getting better about loving myself and just saying F it.

I feel better than I’ve ever felt and I owe it all to nutrition, exercise, and sleep. Getting these things aligned (which is easier said than done) has made it possible to chip away at the Lyme disease slowly and steadily. My recent Lyme tests just came back and I’m almost 99% free of the mother effer, including all the bonus co-infections I had. I honestly can’t believe it.

Because the old approach for years was to KILL, KILL, KILL with antibiotics, lasers, binders, blood transfusions, chemo - everything, all at once til I was about to explode. I couldn’t detox fast enough. The die off was going straight to my brain, causing the most intense psychosis, depression, panic disorder and constant suicidal thoughts. I became addicted to pain meds, anxiety meds, anti-depressants… I was on so much medication. Barely hanging on, so ready to give up.

I still have work to do, but I finally have the energy, will power and confidence to push forward. I’m just so grateful for @beccawinn , the constant in my life, and for the many loving family, friends and doctors who have helped me believe change was possible.

And to anyone out there struggling with their health, please have hope. Because it can get better. One day at a time. Better health is a long ass journey with constant ups and downs… so please hang on.

#healthupdate #lymedisease #weightloss #sleep #diet #exercise #nutrition #lyme #babesia #bartonella

homies for life #pnw #portra400

homies for life #pnw #portra400

homies for life #pnw #portra400

homies for life #pnw #portra400

homies for life #pnw #portra400

homies for life #pnw #portra400

HEALTH UPDATE: This past year has been the one. More positive change than any other year in my life. Just 3 years ago I was at rock bottom. I was 340 lbs, barely able to do any activity, and physically/mentally sick beyond repair (so I thought).

I was on the verge of losing my family, had lost most of my friends, and was ready to end my life as well. Wanting my family back more than anything, I decided to do whatever it took. I stopped all medication (it took 8 months of chipping away at opiates to get off those), stopped all Lyme treatments and focused on the absolute basics: diet, sleep and exercise.

Diet: I cut out everything. Sugar, wheat, gluten, dairy. I started eating lentils, vegetables, nuts and some fruit. I also started intermittent fasting, which I now love.

Sleep: I set a regular bed time and started being diligent about having a wind down routine. I also knew I had sleep apnea and made the decision to start supplementing oxygen at night. This alone made all the difference.

Exercise: By far the hardest one because I was in so much pain and had such little energy. I started walking every day. At first just a few feet. Then a block. Then a mile. Little by little.

Today I weighed in at 188 lbs. That’s over 150 lbs lost. I am now my high school weight from senior year. My resting heart rate is in the 60s, when for YEARS it was over 120. I now have the energy (and desire) to bike 10 miles a day, or rollerblade 3 miles a day, as well as do weight training and HIIT. I have the energy to play with my kids. Be present with my family. Work again.

I don’t share any of this to brag. I thought it was over and there was no way out. I was consumed with misery from pain and health problems that had plagued me most of my life. I only share this because I know so many people out there struggle. Probably wanting to give up daily. But there’s hope. Legit hope. Like if I can do it, you can do it. And if you don’t feel like you can do it, then freakin call me and I’ll help you through it. We all need someone to encourage us and let us know it doesn’t have to be the end.

HEALTH UPDATE: This past year has been the one. More positive change than any other year in my life. Just 3 years ago I was at rock bottom. I was 340 lbs, barely able to do any activity, and physically/mentally sick beyond repair (so I thought).

I was on the verge of losing my family, had lost most of my friends, and was ready to end my life as well. Wanting my family back more than anything, I decided to do whatever it took. I stopped all medication (it took 8 months of chipping away at opiates to get off those), stopped all Lyme treatments and focused on the absolute basics: diet, sleep and exercise.

Diet: I cut out everything. Sugar, wheat, gluten, dairy. I started eating lentils, vegetables, nuts and some fruit. I also started intermittent fasting, which I now love.

Sleep: I set a regular bed time and started being diligent about having a wind down routine. I also knew I had sleep apnea and made the decision to start supplementing oxygen at night. This alone made all the difference.

Exercise: By far the hardest one because I was in so much pain and had such little energy. I started walking every day. At first just a few feet. Then a block. Then a mile. Little by little.

Today I weighed in at 188 lbs. That’s over 150 lbs lost. I am now my high school weight from senior year. My resting heart rate is in the 60s, when for YEARS it was over 120. I now have the energy (and desire) to bike 10 miles a day, or rollerblade 3 miles a day, as well as do weight training and HIIT. I have the energy to play with my kids. Be present with my family. Work again.

I don’t share any of this to brag. I thought it was over and there was no way out. I was consumed with misery from pain and health problems that had plagued me most of my life. I only share this because I know so many people out there struggle. Probably wanting to give up daily. But there’s hope. Legit hope. Like if I can do it, you can do it. And if you don’t feel like you can do it, then freakin call me and I’ll help you through it. We all need someone to encourage us and let us know it doesn’t have to be the end.

HEALTH UPDATE: This past year has been the one. More positive change than any other year in my life. Just 3 years ago I was at rock bottom. I was 340 lbs, barely able to do any activity, and physically/mentally sick beyond repair (so I thought).

I was on the verge of losing my family, had lost most of my friends, and was ready to end my life as well. Wanting my family back more than anything, I decided to do whatever it took. I stopped all medication (it took 8 months of chipping away at opiates to get off those), stopped all Lyme treatments and focused on the absolute basics: diet, sleep and exercise.

Diet: I cut out everything. Sugar, wheat, gluten, dairy. I started eating lentils, vegetables, nuts and some fruit. I also started intermittent fasting, which I now love.

Sleep: I set a regular bed time and started being diligent about having a wind down routine. I also knew I had sleep apnea and made the decision to start supplementing oxygen at night. This alone made all the difference.

Exercise: By far the hardest one because I was in so much pain and had such little energy. I started walking every day. At first just a few feet. Then a block. Then a mile. Little by little.

Today I weighed in at 188 lbs. That’s over 150 lbs lost. I am now my high school weight from senior year. My resting heart rate is in the 60s, when for YEARS it was over 120. I now have the energy (and desire) to bike 10 miles a day, or rollerblade 3 miles a day, as well as do weight training and HIIT. I have the energy to play with my kids. Be present with my family. Work again.

I don’t share any of this to brag. I thought it was over and there was no way out. I was consumed with misery from pain and health problems that had plagued me most of my life. I only share this because I know so many people out there struggle. Probably wanting to give up daily. But there’s hope. Legit hope. Like if I can do it, you can do it. And if you don’t feel like you can do it, then freakin call me and I’ll help you through it. We all need someone to encourage us and let us know it doesn’t have to be the end.

HEALTH UPDATE: This past year has been the one. More positive change than any other year in my life. Just 3 years ago I was at rock bottom. I was 340 lbs, barely able to do any activity, and physically/mentally sick beyond repair (so I thought).

I was on the verge of losing my family, had lost most of my friends, and was ready to end my life as well. Wanting my family back more than anything, I decided to do whatever it took. I stopped all medication (it took 8 months of chipping away at opiates to get off those), stopped all Lyme treatments and focused on the absolute basics: diet, sleep and exercise.

Diet: I cut out everything. Sugar, wheat, gluten, dairy. I started eating lentils, vegetables, nuts and some fruit. I also started intermittent fasting, which I now love.

Sleep: I set a regular bed time and started being diligent about having a wind down routine. I also knew I had sleep apnea and made the decision to start supplementing oxygen at night. This alone made all the difference.

Exercise: By far the hardest one because I was in so much pain and had such little energy. I started walking every day. At first just a few feet. Then a block. Then a mile. Little by little.

Today I weighed in at 188 lbs. That’s over 150 lbs lost. I am now my high school weight from senior year. My resting heart rate is in the 60s, when for YEARS it was over 120. I now have the energy (and desire) to bike 10 miles a day, or rollerblade 3 miles a day, as well as do weight training and HIIT. I have the energy to play with my kids. Be present with my family. Work again.

I don’t share any of this to brag. I thought it was over and there was no way out. I was consumed with misery from pain and health problems that had plagued me most of my life. I only share this because I know so many people out there struggle. Probably wanting to give up daily. But there’s hope. Legit hope. Like if I can do it, you can do it. And if you don’t feel like you can do it, then freakin call me and I’ll help you through it. We all need someone to encourage us and let us know it doesn’t have to be the end.

HEALTH UPDATE: This past year has been the one. More positive change than any other year in my life. Just 3 years ago I was at rock bottom. I was 340 lbs, barely able to do any activity, and physically/mentally sick beyond repair (so I thought).

I was on the verge of losing my family, had lost most of my friends, and was ready to end my life as well. Wanting my family back more than anything, I decided to do whatever it took. I stopped all medication (it took 8 months of chipping away at opiates to get off those), stopped all Lyme treatments and focused on the absolute basics: diet, sleep and exercise.

Diet: I cut out everything. Sugar, wheat, gluten, dairy. I started eating lentils, vegetables, nuts and some fruit. I also started intermittent fasting, which I now love.

Sleep: I set a regular bed time and started being diligent about having a wind down routine. I also knew I had sleep apnea and made the decision to start supplementing oxygen at night. This alone made all the difference.

Exercise: By far the hardest one because I was in so much pain and had such little energy. I started walking every day. At first just a few feet. Then a block. Then a mile. Little by little.

Today I weighed in at 188 lbs. That’s over 150 lbs lost. I am now my high school weight from senior year. My resting heart rate is in the 60s, when for YEARS it was over 120. I now have the energy (and desire) to bike 10 miles a day, or rollerblade 3 miles a day, as well as do weight training and HIIT. I have the energy to play with my kids. Be present with my family. Work again.

I don’t share any of this to brag. I thought it was over and there was no way out. I was consumed with misery from pain and health problems that had plagued me most of my life. I only share this because I know so many people out there struggle. Probably wanting to give up daily. But there’s hope. Legit hope. Like if I can do it, you can do it. And if you don’t feel like you can do it, then freakin call me and I’ll help you through it. We all need someone to encourage us and let us know it doesn’t have to be the end.

HEALTH UPDATE: This past year has been the one. More positive change than any other year in my life. Just 3 years ago I was at rock bottom. I was 340 lbs, barely able to do any activity, and physically/mentally sick beyond repair (so I thought).

I was on the verge of losing my family, had lost most of my friends, and was ready to end my life as well. Wanting my family back more than anything, I decided to do whatever it took. I stopped all medication (it took 8 months of chipping away at opiates to get off those), stopped all Lyme treatments and focused on the absolute basics: diet, sleep and exercise.

Diet: I cut out everything. Sugar, wheat, gluten, dairy. I started eating lentils, vegetables, nuts and some fruit. I also started intermittent fasting, which I now love.

Sleep: I set a regular bed time and started being diligent about having a wind down routine. I also knew I had sleep apnea and made the decision to start supplementing oxygen at night. This alone made all the difference.

Exercise: By far the hardest one because I was in so much pain and had such little energy. I started walking every day. At first just a few feet. Then a block. Then a mile. Little by little.

Today I weighed in at 188 lbs. That’s over 150 lbs lost. I am now my high school weight from senior year. My resting heart rate is in the 60s, when for YEARS it was over 120. I now have the energy (and desire) to bike 10 miles a day, or rollerblade 3 miles a day, as well as do weight training and HIIT. I have the energy to play with my kids. Be present with my family. Work again.

I don’t share any of this to brag. I thought it was over and there was no way out. I was consumed with misery from pain and health problems that had plagued me most of my life. I only share this because I know so many people out there struggle. Probably wanting to give up daily. But there’s hope. Legit hope. Like if I can do it, you can do it. And if you don’t feel like you can do it, then freakin call me and I’ll help you through it. We all need someone to encourage us and let us know it doesn’t have to be the end.

HEALTH UPDATE: This past year has been the one. More positive change than any other year in my life. Just 3 years ago I was at rock bottom. I was 340 lbs, barely able to do any activity, and physically/mentally sick beyond repair (so I thought).

I was on the verge of losing my family, had lost most of my friends, and was ready to end my life as well. Wanting my family back more than anything, I decided to do whatever it took. I stopped all medication (it took 8 months of chipping away at opiates to get off those), stopped all Lyme treatments and focused on the absolute basics: diet, sleep and exercise.

Diet: I cut out everything. Sugar, wheat, gluten, dairy. I started eating lentils, vegetables, nuts and some fruit. I also started intermittent fasting, which I now love.

Sleep: I set a regular bed time and started being diligent about having a wind down routine. I also knew I had sleep apnea and made the decision to start supplementing oxygen at night. This alone made all the difference.

Exercise: By far the hardest one because I was in so much pain and had such little energy. I started walking every day. At first just a few feet. Then a block. Then a mile. Little by little.

Today I weighed in at 188 lbs. That’s over 150 lbs lost. I am now my high school weight from senior year. My resting heart rate is in the 60s, when for YEARS it was over 120. I now have the energy (and desire) to bike 10 miles a day, or rollerblade 3 miles a day, as well as do weight training and HIIT. I have the energy to play with my kids. Be present with my family. Work again.

I don’t share any of this to brag. I thought it was over and there was no way out. I was consumed with misery from pain and health problems that had plagued me most of my life. I only share this because I know so many people out there struggle. Probably wanting to give up daily. But there’s hope. Legit hope. Like if I can do it, you can do it. And if you don’t feel like you can do it, then freakin call me and I’ll help you through it. We all need someone to encourage us and let us know it doesn’t have to be the end.

HEALTH UPDATE: This past year has been the one. More positive change than any other year in my life. Just 3 years ago I was at rock bottom. I was 340 lbs, barely able to do any activity, and physically/mentally sick beyond repair (so I thought).

I was on the verge of losing my family, had lost most of my friends, and was ready to end my life as well. Wanting my family back more than anything, I decided to do whatever it took. I stopped all medication (it took 8 months of chipping away at opiates to get off those), stopped all Lyme treatments and focused on the absolute basics: diet, sleep and exercise.

Diet: I cut out everything. Sugar, wheat, gluten, dairy. I started eating lentils, vegetables, nuts and some fruit. I also started intermittent fasting, which I now love.

Sleep: I set a regular bed time and started being diligent about having a wind down routine. I also knew I had sleep apnea and made the decision to start supplementing oxygen at night. This alone made all the difference.

Exercise: By far the hardest one because I was in so much pain and had such little energy. I started walking every day. At first just a few feet. Then a block. Then a mile. Little by little.

Today I weighed in at 188 lbs. That’s over 150 lbs lost. I am now my high school weight from senior year. My resting heart rate is in the 60s, when for YEARS it was over 120. I now have the energy (and desire) to bike 10 miles a day, or rollerblade 3 miles a day, as well as do weight training and HIIT. I have the energy to play with my kids. Be present with my family. Work again.

I don’t share any of this to brag. I thought it was over and there was no way out. I was consumed with misery from pain and health problems that had plagued me most of my life. I only share this because I know so many people out there struggle. Probably wanting to give up daily. But there’s hope. Legit hope. Like if I can do it, you can do it. And if you don’t feel like you can do it, then freakin call me and I’ll help you through it. We all need someone to encourage us and let us know it doesn’t have to be the end.

These guys kill me 😂 I love em so much @seanlew @jevohngentry @duncan_osborn #fruit #ninja #dance

Coolest friend ever 😎

Just Belle being nasty. @jadebug98 always gives me soooo much to work with. Ask her for 8 bars of freestyle and she gives you 48. #beast #ohhhhsnapgetit #beautyandthebeast #disney #princess #dance

multiverse elsa seems cool 😎🥶

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