Health Section 6

Section 6 — Lifestyle & Health Goals

Section 6 Index

6.1 Mission Statement
6.2 Long-Term Health Goals
6.3 Nutrition
6.4 Fasting
6.5 Physical Activity
6.6 Weight Management
6.7 Sleep and Recovery
6.8 Stress Management
6.9 Spiritual Health
6.10 Health Measurements
6.11 Progress Since 2021
6.12 Future Goals
6.13 Lessons Learned

6.1 Mission Statement

My desire is to pursue health, holiness, and righteousness—not for my own reputation, but so others can see the beauty of a life shaped by God’s grace. Ten years from now, when I reach the age of 100, I pray that my family and friends will see God’s character reflected in my life. Concerning my health goals, I hope they will recognize that choosing to eat for health rather than for pleasure or social reasons has resulted in lasting well-being to the end of my physical life.

6.2 Long-Term Health Goals

My long-term goals include:

Maintain physical independence.
Remain mentally alert.
Continue serving the Lord through Bible teaching and writing.
Maintain mobility and strength.
Minimize medication whenever medically appropriate.
Preserve quality of life.
Reach age 100 while remaining active and productive.

6.3 Nutrition

Current Dietary Plan

Strict Carnivore Diet

Beginning Date: January 1, 2024

Primary foods:

Beef
Eggs
Butter
Salt

Secondary foods:

Raw whole mild
Lamb
Sardines

Purpose

Primary objectives:

Reduce systemic inflammation.
Improve metabolic health.
Maintain stable body weight.
Simplify nutrition.
Promote long-term health.

Results Observed

Personal observations include:

Significant improvement in overall well-being.
Resolution of widespread muscle and joint pain experienced during the inflammatory illness.
Stable body weight.
Improved digestive health.
Sustained energy.

6.4 Fasting

Intermittent Fasting

Current routine:

Monday–Saturday: time-restricted eating (6/18 – 4/20)
Sunday: one meal (between 4 and 5)

Extended Fasting

Periodic longer fasts as appropriate. (Usually, the first weekend of the month, starting after eating the 6 pm meal on Saturday and ending on Monday with either the 12 pm or the 6 pm meal.

Example of Metabolic Response

January 4, 2026

Following a 24-hour fast:

Measurement	Result
Glucose	78 mg/dL
Ketones	4.7 mmol/L
GKI	0.9

This demonstrates nutritional ketosis during fasting.

6.5 Physical Activity

Current activity includes:

Exercise
Walking
Yard work
Remaining physically active throughout the day

Primary goal is to maintain:

Strength
Endurance
Balance
Mobility
Independence

6.6 Weight Management

Current weight:

Approximately 147 pounds

Goal:

Maintain a healthy and stable body weight while preserving muscle mass and physical function.

6.7 Sleep and Recovery

Primary goal is maintain consistent restorative sleep to support:

Immune health
Cognitive function
Recovery
Daily energy

6.8 Stress Management

Current approach:

Daily Bible study
Prayer
Teaching and writing
Structured daily routine
Time outdoors
Trust in God’s providence

6.9 Spiritual Health

Spiritual health is viewed as inseparable from physical health.

Primary practices:

Daily Scripture reading
Bible study preparation
Prayer
Teaching God’s Word
Pursuit of holiness and righteousness

Personal conviction:

Health is viewed as a stewardship entrusted by God rather than an end in itself.

6.10 Health Measurements

Examples of ongoing monitoring:

Body weight
Blood pressure
Laboratory testing
Glucose
Ketones
GKI
Lipid profile
Inflammatory markers

6.11 Progress Since 2021

Major Improvements

Compared with the inflammatory illness period:

CRP normalized.
ESR normalized.
Significant reduction in muscle and joint discomfort.
Improved physical endurance.
Improved metabolic health.
Stable laboratory trends.
Better understanding of long-term health patterns.

6.12 Future Goals

Continue:

Annual laboratory evaluation.
- Function Health blood draw in June and December
- Well Med blood draw in March and September
- Dr. George will follow-up the month after each lab
Physician follow-up with other doctors as needed.
Maintaining this comprehensive Health Inventory.
Refining lifestyle based on sound medical evidence.
Remaining physically, mentally, and spiritually active.

6.13 Lessons Learned

This section contains brief reflections gained through experience. For example:

Health is a stewardship.

I seek to care for my body as a gift from God, recognizing that good health enables continued service to Him and to others.

Lifestyle matters.

Daily habits practiced consistently over many years often have a greater impact than short-term interventions.

Laboratory trends tell a story.

Single laboratory values are informative, but long-term trends provide a more complete understanding of health.

Partnership with physicians.

The Health Inventory is intended to complement—not replace—the guidance of qualified healthcare professionals by providing organized, longitudinal information for informed decision-making.