Daily Journal aka Blog — My Real Rebuild
This journal is a daily record of my rebuild... written in real time, not after the fact. It captures the thoughts, lessons, and small decisions that make up this journey, beyond what a number on the scale can show.
Each entry reflects where I am that day... the wins, the setbacks, the questions, and the progress that isn’t always visible. Some days are quiet. Some days are uncomfortable. All of them matter.
New entries appear at the top. If you’d like to follow the journey from the beginning, you can scroll down or visit the weekly archives.
This isn’t about perfection or fast results. It’s about showing up honestly and rebuilding one day at a time.
Day 102 - Balance
Today I started the day with some Tai Chi. Right now, it’s less about intensity and more about rebuilding how I move. This is about getting the foundation right.
Breakfast: Hard Boild Egg, Yerba Mate, daily vitamins
Lunch: Turkey & Lentils, Vita. B+ Drink
Dinner: Protien Shake, daily vitamins
Exercise: Tai Chi
Book: Research
Weight: 262.2 lbs
Day 100 - Still Here
100 Days And today… there’s no big update. This journey hasn’t been perfect. It hasn’t been fast. And it definitely hasn’t gone the way I expected.
I only have what less than 20 lbs to show for it…But I’m still here. And at this point, that’s what matters most.
Breakfast: Hard Boild Egg, Yerba Mate, daily vitamins
Lunch: Cauliflour Pizza, Vita. B+ Drink
Dinner: Apple & nuts, daily vitamins
Exercise: Slow Walking
Book: Newtork Certification
Weight: 262.2 lbs
Day 97 - Rebuilding Routine
Today I increased to about half a mile. (slow, intentional) Focus on walking normal. Nothing intense, just getting my body moving again.
I’m realizing that favoring my foot isn’t helping my recovery. At the same time, I know I can’t rush it.
So right now it’s about rebuilding normal movement, carefully.
Breakfast: Spinach Omlet, Yerba Mate, daily vitamins
Lunch: Veggie Dtir Fry, Vita. B+ Drink
Dinner: Protien Shake, daily vitamins
Exercise: Slow Walking (Focusng on proper movement)
Book: Newtork Certification
Weight: 262.9 lbs
Day 95 - Tried to Rush It
Today feels like one step forward, two steps back, tried to push recovery, foot and hip both reacted badly.
I knew I was rushing it. Recovery doesn’t speed up because I want it to... So now it’s back to basics , controlled movement, patience, and letting the body lead.
This is Day 95. Learning — and still rebuilding.
Breakfast: Yerba Mate, daily vitamins
Lunch: Grilled Ham, Vita. B+ Drink
Dinner: Protien Shake, daily vitamins
Exercise: Slow Walking (Focusng on proper movement)
Book: Newtork Certification
Weight: 263.0 lbs
Day 93 - Right Amount
Still under the doctors care with physical therapy… So Today was a light day, just a quarter mile and some Tai Chi.
This is not a discipline day, not a performance day, this is preparing my body to get back into Routine. Planning on going light for the next 2 weeks.
I’m rebuilding movement, balance, and control , not chasing intensity. Intensity is coming, and I need to prepare for it.
Breakfast: Yerba Mate, daily vitamins
Lunch: Grilled Ham, Vita. B+ Drink
Dinner: Protien Shake, daily vitamins
Exercise: 1/4 Mile, Tai Chi - Mobility & Movement
Book: Network Certification
Weight: 263.1 lbs
Day 90 - New Phase
I’m officially out of the medical boot. Healing at ~60%, No more crutches or cane, Starting light physical therapy.
I’m going to start incorporating more Tai Chi to rebuild balance and control. This isn’t starting over. This is the next phase of the rebuild.
Breakfast: Hard Boild Eggs, Yerba Mate, daily vitamins
Lunch: Grilled steak & Salad, Vita. B+ Drink
Dinner: Protien Shake, daily vitamins
Exercise: 1/4 Mile, Light Workout
Book: (Paused on reading)
Weight: 264.20 lbs
Journey — My Real Rebuild
This journal is organized into phases to reflect how the rebuild has actually unfolded, not as a straight line, but as a series of real-life chapters. Each section represents a different stage of the journey: getting started, building momentum, facing unexpected setbacks, and learning how to adapt and continue.
This isn’t a perfect progression. It’s a real one. Some phases are stronger, some are harder, and some require slowing down more than expected.
The goal isn’t to present a polished story , it’s to show what rebuilding actually looks like over time.
Weekly Entries
Blog Journal is broken down into weekly entries. Weeks 1-6 are begining of weight loss program. Weeks 7-13 are injuriy and not giving up.