It was go time. My mind was set. The white box of supplements had sat in the pantry for months, just staring me down, waiting patiently.

I walked past my wife on the stairs and casually said, "It's just a matter of time now until I lose 50 pounds and get back to my high school weight. It's already done."

I could almost hear her eyes rolling to the back of her head.

I had been listening to podcasts, reading books, getting certifications, learning so much about natural health, but I wasn't ready to let go of certain things... until one day I was. 

I was sick of being sick. I was tired of being tired. My desire to get away from the fatigue, poor mood and joint pain was greater than my desire for comfort food, junk food, fast food and what tasted good in the moment.

So I went to my favorite place and had my "last meal." And I thoroughly enjoyed it. Then I followed the 21 Day Functional Medicine Detox. I made salads to take to work from the approved food list. I didn't count calories. ...