The Hard Truth: Your Body Speaks Before You Do
The Hard Truth: Your Body Speaks Before You Do
I’ve battled weight issues and bad eating habits my whole life—still do.
It’s ultimately what led to alcohol addiction, divorce, and more failures than I care to admit. Not because food or alcohol were the problem, but because I was trying to numb something I wasn’t strong enough to face.
In my 50s, I made one simple decision:
allow myself to be a beginner again.
I read.
I pray.
And I learn—slowly.
Daily effort. Quiet effort. Some days I win. Some days I don’t.
But I’ve learned this…
The goal isn’t just health. The goal is eternal.
That mindset changed everything.
People Notice Before They Listen
You can have the best strategy, the biggest heart, the strongest intentions—but the moment you walk into a room…
People judge you visually.
Not because they’re shallow.
Because your body silently speaks on behalf of your discipline, energy, marriage, leadership, and emotional strength.
Looking average doesn’t help your business, your leadership, or your marriage.
You know this.
Stop pretending it doesn’t matter.
If your body appears tired or neglected—people assume your spirit is too.
Where to Start the Journey
1. Set a Standard, Not a Goal
Start with what you refuse to accept anymore.
2. Move Every Day
Walk. Stretch. Sweat. Don’t overthink. Just move.
3. Fix One Meal at a Time
Master one healthy decision daily.
4. Protect Your Energy
Go to bed earlier. Control your stress. Hydrate.
5. Track Progress, Not Perfection
Every pound, every rep, every step counts.
6. Tie It to Purpose
You’re not training for appearance—
You’re training to lead your family, to show up alert in meetings, to stand strong during storms.
Faith Perspective
“Do you not know that your bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit… you are not your own; you were bought at a price. Therefore honor God with your bodies.”
– 1 Corinthians 6:19-20
Caring for your body isn’t vanity.
It’s stewardship.
Final Thought
You don’t have to be perfect.
You just have to be deliberate.
Before people hear your words,
they feel your example.
Be the man who leads himself first—so others can trust you to lead them.
Slow. Consistent. Strong.
Start today.
