When Stress Changed the Protocol
A week of jet lag, bad news, disrupted sleep, family meals, and emotional strain forced me to change my training and nutrition approach. Instead of forcing the ideal protocol, I fo
What Open Eyes Taught Me About Hospitality in Mumbai
A final dinner in Mumbai became more than a meal. It became a reminder that the best travel experiences often come from approaching local food with curiosity, structure, and respec
Protein Isn’t the Whole Story: The “Packaging” Rule for Travel Meals
Most travel meals end up as protein + fat with “optional” vegetables. This post explains the protein “packaging” rule and shares my repeatable routine: fasted training, ele
Mitochondria Don’t Need a Reboot — They Need Better Inputs
Most “stuck metabolism” content is a mash-up of real biology and wishful storytelling. This post separates signal from noise: why plateaus happen, what metabolic flexibility ac
The 3 Types of Hunger (and My 15:30 Trap)
Winter snacking in the home office hits hardest at 15:30. Here are the 3 types of hunger and simple resets that break the loop.
The Week I Stopped Guessing: My VO₂ Baseline, My Zones, and a Very Nervous Fitbit
A busy week… and a smarter kind of progress This week felt overwhelming—because it was. A lot of in-house work during the day, then evenings (Wednesday through Saturday) spent
Post-Holiday Bloating and Brain Fog: You Might Not Need a Detox
Feeling bloated, foggy, or just “off” after the holidays? You may not need a detox. This post explains why post-holiday bloating and brain fog often come from disrupted routine
2025-W46 — Fasting Through Airports:
A 3:45am start, multiple flights, and airport chaos—here’s how I fast through travel days without drama: water, coffee, walking, and one rule that prevents bad decisions.
48-Hour Fast — Fuel Transition Analysis Under Real-World Conditions
A 48-hour fast isn’t a lifestyle trend. It’s a stress test. In this field report, I document what actually shifts across 12–48 hours under real executive workload: fuel trans
2025-W29 — The 49-Hour Fast: Testing the Wall
My wife and I tested a longer fast to see where we’d hit the wall. We reached 49 hours, stopped intentionally, and learned the difference between discipline and ego.
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