This post will be a place where those participating in the Bedrock Reboot Classroom, can post their journal entries, as well as their assignments, including their day 34 before and after "wins."

Did humans suddenly require processed grain at 8:00 AM to survive?Or did we get handed a story—and build our daily life around it? The “Breakfast” story (and why it mattered): The idea that “breakfast is the most important meal of the day” didn’t come from ancient wisdom—it was heavily amplified by modern marketing. A widely cited example is a 1940s General Foods campaign used to sell cereal and promote a “good breakfast” as a performance requirement for work and school. To be clear: humans have always eaten in the morning sometimes.But the mandate—“eat immediately, eat carbs, eat packaged”—is modern. THEN (human default): For most of human history, food was: - Seasonal + local - Protein-forward (when available) with fibrous plants - Naturally time-restricted (periods of scarcity were normal) - Minimal ingredients (because “ingredients lists” didn’t exist) Your nervous system was designed for alertness when hungry (“hunter mode”).That’s not starvation—that’s adaptive biology. NOW (the modern food environment): Over the last ~150 years, the biggest shift isn’t that we eat more.It’s what we eat—and how engineered it has become. 1) Ultra-processed food became the default Today, over half of calories in the U.S. come from ultra-processed foods. And historically, processed/ultra-processed foods rose from under 5% to over 60% of the food supply across the last two centuries. Ultra-processed = food designed for shelf life + hyper-palatability, not human thriving. 2) The rise of “always eating” We went from “eat when you can” to structured grazing: - breakfast snack - lunch snack - dinner dessert Constant stimulation → constant insulin signaling → constant appetite noise (for many people). 3) The metabolic disease curve didn’t come out of nowhere Adult obesity prevalence is now around 40% in the U.S. That’s not a willpower failure. That’s an environment failure. And yes—many things contribute (stress, sleep, toxins, sedentary life, meds, etc.).But food is the daily signal that hits your hormones, gut, brain, mitochondria, and immune system.

Most of us aren’t making “food choices.”We’re living inside food stories—handed down by culture, marketing, school, and convenience. Here are five of the biggest ones… and the rewrite that sets you free. 1) The Story: “Breakfast is the most important meal of the day.” What it trained us to do: eat on the clock, not on cues—often starting the day with sugar + starch. Rewrite:“Metabolic flexibility is the goal—not mandatory morning carbs.”Some people do great with breakfast. Some do better delaying it. The win is choosing based on your body, not a slogan. Try this: - If you eat early: make it protein-first (eggs, meat, yogurt, collagen + protein, leftovers). - If you’re not hungry: don’t force it—start with water + minerals, then eat when hunger is real. 2) The Story: “Snacking keeps your blood sugar stable.” What it trained us to do: graze all day → constant insulin signaling → cravings never fully shut off. Rewrite:“Stable blood sugar comes from strong meals, not constant eating.”Many people stabilize when they shift from snacks to real meals. Try this: - Build 2–3 anchored meals (protein + fiber + fat). - If you “need” a snack: choose protein (jerky, eggs, Greek yogurt, cottage cheese, meat sticks). 3) The Story: “Low-fat = healthy (and saturated fat is the villain).” What it trained us to do: fear real food fats → replace them with ultra-processed “low-fat” products loaded with sugar, thickeners, and industrial oils. Rewrite:“Whole-food fats are functional. Ultra-processed swaps are the trap.”Your hormones, brain, and cell membranes need real building materials. Try this: - Choose: olive oil, avocado, butter/ghee, tallow, coconut (as tolerated). - Reduce: “low-fat” products that compensate with sugar + additives. 4) The Story: “Whole grains are a required health food.” What it trained us to do: treat grains as a foundation—even when they spike cravings, bloat the gut, or wreck energy. Rewrite:“Carb tolerance is individual. Essentials are protein + micronutrients.”Some thrive with certain carbs. Many don’t—especially with insulin resistance, PCOS, fatty liver, autoimmune issues, gut inflammation, or perimenopause.

Things your doctor didn’t learn in medical school (but your body desperately needs you to understand) Modern medicine is brilliant at emergencies: trauma care, infections, surgery, ICU-level saves. We can use it for what it excels at, and be grateful. But, we also have to be honest about its failures. When it comes to chronic, lifestyle-driven disease (fatigue, insulin resistance, gut issues, anxiety, autoimmunity, obesity, hormone chaos, “mystery symptoms”)… most people get symptom management without a roadmap for why it started—or how to rebuild health from the ground up. That’s where we come in. Our job is to teach you the parts of biology that are often underemphasized, so you can stop feeling powerless and start becoming an informed partner in your own care—what I call becoming your own physician (with wise guidance and the right team). Here are the big categories. 1) Food is not calories. Food is information. Your body responds to what you eat like it’s reading a set of instructions. Real food tends to send signals like: build, repair, regulate appetite stabilize blood sugar reduce inflammatory load support hormones and detox pathways Ultra-processed food tends to send signals like: store energy, crave more spike insulin, increase hunger inflame the gut lining disrupt satiety and stress chemistry You don’t need perfection. You need patterns. Bedrock basics: protein-first meals, whole foods, mineral support, and removing the big inflammatory drivers (seed oils + ultra-processed junk). 2) Blood sugar + insulin drive way more than “diabetes” Most people wait until a diagnosis… but insulin resistance often builds quietly for years. And here’s the kicker: you can have “normal” glucose and still be running high insulin. Insulin touches: fat storage and belly fat energy and afternoon crashes cravings and mood swings hormone balance (especially in women) inflammation and cardiovascular risk What we focus on: stable blood sugar through protein, meal timing, movement, and a personalized plan—not just “eat less.”

Instant gratification is loud. It promises comfort right now… but it quietly steals your future. Junk over real food. Partying over sleep. Busy over peace. Scrolling over presence. “Just this once” over discipline. And it feels good for a minute—until it costs you energy, hormones, confidence, patience, focus, and joy. Here’s the truth: no shortcut is as satisfying as freedom. Freedom feels like: - waking up with real energy - a calm mind + steady mood - a strong body that can do life - deeper relationships (because you’re actually present) - financial margin (because you’re not numbing + coping with spending) - longevity… to enjoy what God is building through you Small choices today become your lifestyle tomorrow. And your lifestyle becomes your legacy. Pick the long game. What’s ONE distraction you’re ready to lay down this week? 👇