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A collection of 26 issues

Liquid Lies: The Convenient Stories We Tell Ourselves About Alcohol

We lie to ourselves about alcohol: “It’s good for my heart,” “It helps me sleep,” “Only on weekends.” But every drink taxes recovery, sleep, hormones, and the brain. It’s not moralizing. It’s biology. Drink less, think clearer. Stop rationalizing. Start optimizing.

02 Mar 2025 7 min read

Low T, Low Life

I crashed, tested, and turned to TRT. It worked; until I realized I needed a long-term fix. Testosterone isn’t just a “guy thing,” and most people (and doctors) miss the signs. Forget the boosters. Fix your lifestyle first. Then, and only then, consider the needle.

23 Feb 2025 5 min read

Lights Out

Kobe sacrificed sleep. I used to do the same. But sleep isn’t weakness; it’s leverage. Circadian rhythm, gut health, hormones, light; all matter more than fancy gadgets. If you’re tired and wired, it’s not hustle, it’s dysfunction. Fix sleep, and you fix everything else.

16 Feb 2025 5 min read

Raising the Steaks

Most people get protein wrong: too little, bad timing, or low quality. The fix? Eat 1.6–2.2g/kg daily, spread across real meals. Prioritize animal protein (sorry, tofu). It’s not just about muscles. It’s about aging well. Get this right, and everything changes.

09 Feb 2025 5 min read

Skin in the Game

I used to treat skincare like an afterthought; until my face reminded me otherwise. Turns out, aging shows up in the mirror and your immune system. Skincare is health. Start with cleansing, moisturizing, sunscreen. Add science, not hype. Your future face will thank you.

02 Feb 2025 5 min read

I’ll be back.

Crushed by back pain, I hit rock bottom in 2024. No surgery, no shortcuts. Just 8 weeks of brutal self-rehab, clean eating, sleep, and sanity. Down 20 kg, off painkillers, and back in control. No hacks. Just systems. I’ll be sharing what actually works. Let’s go.

26 Jan 2025 3 min read

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