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."

A little longer than my usual 2 minutes - but just getting us all back on track!

Step 1 — Note your top 5 symptoms (in the last 30 days): Digestive + Gut - Bloating (especially after meals) - Gas, burping, reflux/heartburn - Constipation, diarrhea, or alternating - Undigested food in stool - Food reactions / “healthy foods” make me worse - Chronic bad breath / coated tongue - Frequent nausea or low appetite - Anal itching at night / unexplained GI “weirdness” Metabolic + Blood Sugar - Energy crash 2–4 pm - Cravings (especially sugar/carbs at night) - “Hangry” / mood swings when meals are delayed - Belly fat or weight won’t budge despite effort - Can’t lose weight OR can’t gain weight easily - Waking at night (1–3 am) / restless sleep - Frequent urination / excessive thirst - Brain fog after meals - Skin tags / darkened skin folds / stubborn inflammation Inflammation + Immune - Joint pain, stiffness, body aches - Headaches or migraines - Skin issues (eczema, acne, psoriasis, rashes) - Seasonal allergies / sinus congestion - Autoimmune diagnosis or autoimmune “patterns” - Swelling/puffiness, fluid retention - Anxiety, irritability, or low mood that feels “inflammatory” - Frequent infections or slow recovery - Histamine-type reactions (hives, flushing, itchy skin, “random” flares) Step 2 — Score your lanes Count how many you experienced in each section: - Gut score: ___ - Metabolic score: ___ - Inflammation score: ___ Your Primary Lane = highest score.Your Secondary Lane = second-highest score. If it’s a tie: - If digestive symptoms are intense → choose Gut as primary. - If cravings/crashes/weight are dominant → choose Metabolic as primary. - If pain/skin/autoimmune patterns dominate → choose Inflammation as primary. Step 3 — Choose your Food Tool (Paleo vs Keto vs Carnivore/Animal-based) Use your Primary Lane + the “tells” below. If your Primary Lane is GUT BREAKDOWN: Start with Paleo Reset (gut-calm version) if you have: - Bloating, stool issues, reflux, food reactions, chronic GI symptoms

If you’ve ever stepped on the scale after a week of “doing everything right” and thought, What is happening? — you’re not crazy. The scale is one tool… but it’s a limited tool. And first, we need to bust the myth that keeps people confused: Myth: “Muscle weighs more than fat.” Truth: 1 pound of muscle weighs the same as 1 pound of fat. A pound is a pound. The real difference is density. Muscle is denser than fat, which means pound-for-pound it takes up less space. That’s why two people can weigh the same and look completely different — and why you can “not lose weight” but still get noticeably leaner. What the Scale Actually Measures (and What It Doesn’t) Your scale measures total body mass. It does not tell you how much of that mass is: - fat - muscle - water - glycogen (stored carbs) - inflammation - food volume in your digestive tract So the scale can go up because: - you slept poorly - you’re under stress (hello cortisol + water retention) - you ate more sodium - you trained hard (muscle inflammation + fluid shifts) - hormones are shifting - you’re constipated or simply holding more food volume None of those automatically mean “you gained fat.” Why “Weight Loss” Can Make You Worse Off Most people think progress = scale down. So they: - cut calories harder - do more cardio - skip resistance training - under-eat protein The scale may drop quickly at first — but here’s the problem: If you lose weight fast, a meaningful chunk often comes from water + muscle, not fat. And losing muscle is a big deal because muscle is not just “for looks.” Muscle is metabolic armor. It helps with: - resting metabolic rate (burning more energy at baseline) - glucose disposal and insulin sensitivity - resilience as you age - strength, stability, joint support - recovery and stress tolerance So if the scale says you’re lighter, but you’re losing muscle, you may end up: - softer-looking at a lower weight - more fatigued - weaker in workouts - stalled with fat loss later - regaining weight more easily

I feel like I needed this reminder today, and maybe you did also: Christians should be some of the most disciplined people on the planet. Not because we worship fitness. Not because we’re trying to impress anyone. But because stewardship is commanded. Your body is not a prop. It’s not “yours to do whatever with.” It’s a living offering. A tool. A temple. A testimony. (1 Cor 6:19–20) And discipline isn’t “extra credit.” It’s biblical. Paul literally says he disciplines his body and keeps it under control. (1 Cor 9:27) We’re told to train—and yes, physical training has value. (1 Tim 4:7–8) So let me say this plainly: If food controls you, something is out of order. If cravings lead you, you’re not leading. If you’re always “starting Monday,” you’re not lacking information—you’re lacking structure. And before anyone says, “But God cares more about the heart” … Correct. And He expects the body to follow. This isn’t about vanity. It’s about authority. A body ruled by appetite cannot be fully surrendered. 3 simple lines in the sand (start today): 1. Protein first (break the sugar cycle before it starts). 2. Move daily (even if it’s a walk—obedience over intensity). 3. Remove the trigger foods you “can’t moderate.” (If it triggers you, it owns you.) If you’re ready to stop making excuses and start building habits that honor God— Subscribe so you don’t miss Food for Faith Friday + weekly training Below is a "starter checklist"