I don't care how you were raised, at some point you have to take responsibility for who you chose to be, trauma may explain behaviour, but it will never excuse it.
Foods and minerals that destroy your thyroid:
• Gluten
• Seed oils
• Sugar and processed carbs
• Fluoride
• Chlorine
• Bromide
• Too much raw goitrogenic vegetables like cabbage and broccoli
• Soy and soya
• Alcohol
• Pesticide-contaminated food
Too much iodine can also destroy the thyroid.
Excessive iodine intake can temporarily shut down thyroid hormone synthesis through a protective mechanism known as the WOLFF-CHAIKOFF EFFECT.
#FoodFriday
When you have kids, you realize they live in their own little world. When they’re ready to go, they’re ready to go. When they’re hungry, it’s time to eat. If they want something, they want it now. Everything feels urgent because, in their minds, they’re the center of their own world.
Then you realize your job as a parent is to teach them patience, empathy, and responsibility. Life doesn’t just hand you what you want. You have to learn how to communicate, negotiate, work for opportunities, and understand that other people matter too.
Then you grow up and realize… there are adults who still think the world revolves around them. Who are selfish af & don’t understand theres consequences to thier actions etc... Some people get older but never grow up.
The most manipulative but effective thing I’ve ever done in my life was when I read an article about how children moderate their behavior to protect their self-identity, so if a child believes he’s smart, for example, he���ll intentionally study and try to do well to protect his image of himself.
Anyway, I would pull kids aside with behavioral issues at church and tell them, “David (obviously fake name), you’re such a kind person and such a good listener. I can see that in you. Thank you for always listening.” “Little Annie, thank you for taking such good care of the babies around you. You’re going to be such a good big sister. Can you be in charge of watching Sally?”
They would ALWAYS behave afterward. ALWAYS. Worked like a charm. Morally questionable because it wasn’t initially true, but I kind of willed it into existence. Tbf, I did think that they had that in them or I wouldn’t have tried.
Will publish longitudinal results of this method once my kid is old enough to report back.
BEEF kidney is one of the most nutrient-dense organs.
Ironically, this nutritious food available to man is the very organ most people throw away.
Beef kidneys are rich in:
• High-quality protein,
• Vitamin B complex,
• Iron,
• Selenium,
• Zinc,
• Micronutrients
All these support metabolism, energy production, immunity, and tissue repair.
Many men complain of fatigue, poor recovery, low energy, and declining sexual performance.
Yet their diets are processed foods, refined carbohydrates, seed oils, and sugary drinks.
The body cannot build strength from nutritional emptiness, it requires raw materials.
That is where nutrient-dense foods like beef kidney are important for physical, mental and sexual vitality.
#FoodFriday
The older I get the more I realize a calm nervous system is the most powerful thing a person can have. When you are calm, something shifts. Every action becomes intentional. Nothing is rushed. Nothing is forced. Nothing is performed for anyone. No anxiety. No stress. No thinking about "what’s next". You flow with this unhurried certainty that what needs to get done will get done. And when you create from that state, work from that place, love from that place... it has no match.
Don't rush your reps.
Controlling the weight on the way down builds more muscle than simply lifting it up fast.
Slow down. Focus on form. Let every rep count.
BONE MARROW is nutrient-dense.
The modern food industry has convinced people that health comes from brightly colored packages, protein bars, fortified cereals, and supplements.
When hunters made a kill, the marrow was never discarded. It was considered a valuable source of nourishment.
The deepest nutrition is often hidden inside the animal.
Bone marrow contains:
• Healthy fats.
• Collagen-building nutrients.
• Amino acids.
• Fat-soluble vitamins.
• Trace minerals that support recovery, immunity, hormone production, and overall vitality.
For men engaged in hard physical work, intense training, or recovery from illness, bone marrow provides dense ketogenic calories and nutrients in a highly absorbable form.
People nowadays spend thousands searching for energy while eating foods that leave them hungry, inflamed, and exhausted.
Then they wonder why their bodies are breaking down.
If you value your nutrition, eat nutrient-dense traditional foods.
#FoodFriday
My esteemed followers,
Good morning,
Your body is the vehicle carrying your dreams, your family, your responsibilities, and your future.
If you continue treating it recklessly, it will eventually break down.
But if you treat it with discipline, it will serve you for decades.
The habits you repeat today are either building strength or building diseases.
• Move more.
• Lift weights.
• Fast daily.
• Eat right.
• Sleep properly.
The consequences for today's poor choices will always come with painful medical bills.
The only question is when.
The good news is that you still have the opportunity to fix.
Your future health is being negotiated by the choices you make each morning.
#FoodFriday
"Whatever the mind can conceive and believe, it can achieve."
— Napoleon Hill.
Belief is not a magic wand, belief is a contract.
The mind signs it, and then the body, then the schedule, and then the mouth begins to honour it.
YES, YOU CAN.
Believe it.
27 things I wish women knew about training after 40:
1. Muscle is the organ of longevity. Protect it like your life depends on it, because it does.
2. You need more protein now, not less. Aim for 1 gram per pound of body weight.
3. Cardio alone will shrink you, not strengthen you. It burns calories but does nothing to preserve the muscle that keeps you young.
4. Lifting heavy won't make you bulky. It makes you capable.
5. Sleep is when you actually build the body. You don't grow in the gym; you grow in recovery.
6. Walking is the most underrated tool you have. 8,000–10,000 steps per day does more than most fasted cardio sessions.
7. You can't out-train poor nutrition. Start every meal with protein and most of the work is done before you touch a weight.
8. Soreness isn't the goal. Progress is. You can build muscle without wrecking yourself.
9. Strength training protects your bones. After menopause, this isn't optional. It's one of the best defenses against fractures you have.
10. Two or three focused sessions beat five exhausting ones. More isn't better. Better is better.
11. Progressive overload is the whole game. Add a little weight, a rep, or a set over time. That's how muscle grows at any age.
12. Compound lifts give you the biggest return. Squats, hinges, presses, rows, and carries. Master these before chasing anything fancy.
13. Your joints want to be loaded, not protected so much that they become fragile. Strength is what keeps them healthy.
14. Recovery gets more important, not less. Honor it. A rest day is part of the plan, not a failure of it.
15. Stress and cortisol blunt your results. You can train perfectly and still stall if your nervous system never gets a break.
16. The scale is a poor measure of progress. Muscle is denser than fat. Trust the mirror, your strength, and how your clothes fit.
17. You don't need to feel destroyed to have trained well. Leaving a little in the tank means you'll come back tomorrow.
18. Creatine is one of the few supplements actually worth taking. 5g per day supports strength, muscle, and even brain health.
19. Hydration and minerals matter more than another pre-workout.
20. You will not ruin your progress with one missed session or one off-plan meal. Consistency over weeks beats perfection over days.
21. Mobility keeps you in the game. Five minutes a day protects decades of training.
22. Comparison is a thief. The woman next to you is on her own timeline. Run your own race.
23. Muscle is your metabolism's engine. The more you keep, the more you can eat and stay lean.
24. Train for function, not just aesthetics. Carrying groceries, getting off the floor, and lifting a grandchild. That's the body that matters.
25. Our great-grandmothers stayed strong by moving and lifting all day. We have to add it back on purpose now.
26. It is never too late to start. Women in their 70s and 80s build muscle. Your body is always listening.
27. Something is always better than nothing. A 20-minute session beats the perfect workout you skipped.
Apply your inner wisdom.
Visualize in your mind, create in your heart and pursue your dreams.
Trust your intuition, your gut instinct.
Your inner guidance is ordained.
Embrace your conscious/ subconcious nudges.
You are aligned with your purpose and supported by divine guidance.
Innerstand, self-reflect, introspect and be creative.
You are divine light balanced by conscious darkness.
Your ance'stars are illuminating your path.
Surely, nothing can derail you.
In 2024, I tried to have three meals a day. Heavy breakfast, filling lunch and supper.
It only went on for a week before I threw up hehe. I had trained my body for OMAD or small meals throughout the day.
Even with heavy activity OMAD is fine. In fact, when I do one of those long training sessions, I lose my appetite.
girl to girl: if you cannot lose weight around your stomach no matter what, despite eating very few calories per day, this is what i’d do
- stop under-eating immediately. prioritize 100g of protein intake a day ideally from whole animal foods. nourishment over fat loss until you establish a baseline of safety.
- eat any carbs LAST at meals. opt for rice and potatoes over grains.
- take at least 300mg of berberine with every meal
- zero alcohol for 30 days
- eat within an hour of waking and walk after every meal
- resistance training 3x per week, no high-intensity cardio. building muscle will be the highest ROI thing you can do.
- 2g of myo-inositol and 400mg of magnesium glycinate per day for insulin control
- phosphatidylserine 400mg for lowering excess cortisol
- 8 hours of sleep per night as a non-negotiable, ensure your room completely dark at night. glycine and l-theanine for sleep.
- supplement with progesterone during the luteal phase
- prioritize liver detoxifying foods: pomegranate, bitter greens, berries, green tea
- one complete bowel movement every day to prioritize estrogen clearance (raw carrots is my fave)
- aim for 1g of vitamin c per day
- zinc and selenium for thyroid health (oystermaxxing)
- sunlight every day
- gather in community and laugh as much as possible
the key to addressing belly fat is signaling calm to the body and restoring routine and building physical strength. we’re lowering cortisol, sensitizing to insulin, supporting the gut and thyroid, balancing hormones and improving energy levels. these suggestions are straightforward and provide a foundation to look further into the root cause.
Underrated life advice: Have more hobbies and fewer opinions. Learn an instrument. Plant a garden. Build something with your hands. Cook. Paint. Run. The happiest people I know spend less time debating life and more time actually living it.
Major cheat code for life: Be fully where your feet are. When you're at work, work. When you're with family, be with family. When you're resting, rest. Most people are physically present and mentally everywhere else.