From Broken to Becoming Whole Again
I’m 59 years old, and the last two years nearly crushed me. Four knee surgeries. A vicious staph infection. Endless pain. On June 28, 2024, I went through yet another total knee replacement. The toll was brutal—not just on my body, but on my spirit. I wasn’t myself anymore. I felt defeated. Lost. Like a flaming dumpster fire that couldn’t be put out. What made it even harder was remembering who I used to be. Before this nightmare, I was training for a bodybuilding contest. I had purpose, strength, and drive. And suddenly, it was gone. But on June 1, 2024, I decided to fight back. I started my peptide journey—not from a place of strength, but from rock bottom. And in just 3 months (June 1 – September 5), here’s what’s changed: - 💪 Hormones Restored: Testosterone went from 123 → 1,484. - ⚖️ Weight Lost: 260 lbs → 225 lbs (down 35 lbs: 32 fat, 3 muscle). - 📏 Waist Trimmed: 42 in → 37 in (5 inches gone). - ❤️ Blood Sugar Reversed: A1C from 6.3 (pre-diabetic) → 5.4 (normal). - 💓 Blood Pressure Normalized: 148/89 → 120/80. - 🩺 Liver Health Restored: AST 56 → 33, ALT 83 → 39. These numbers aren’t just stats—they’re lifelines. Proof that I’m not done yet. Proof that you can rebuild, even when you feel like ashes. This is only the beginning of my comeback. I’m not where I want to be yet, but I’m no longer that dumpster fire. I’m rising. If you’re in the dark right now, hear me: you’re not broken forever. Your story isn’t over. The climb back is hard, but it’s worth every step.