I felt devastated when the email arrived.
Then I remembered this...
Operation Bon Jovi Body
An AI-fueled midlife experiment to build a Bon Jovi body at 56.
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This is not a diet!
Why salted caramel casein ice cream has become part of our lifestyle
Keep the Faith
Week 12 of 18. Six weeks to FatDog. A high fly test in Golden, and a plan that had to bend to make room for it.
Livin' on a Prayer
Week 11 of 18. Seven weeks to FatDog. The part of the song where it gets loud.
It’s My Life
It's now or never.
The Kids Are Watching
Week 4 of FatDog 120 training, my son's graduation in Halifax, and the real return on staying fit.
Pulling Back Is the Work
Week 3 of FatDog 120 training, the cleanest week of the build, and a flight east for my son's graduation.
The Strength Session Finished Second
Week 2 of 18. Snow removed Ha Ling as an option, a 4am flight ate Friday's training, and the same pattern showed up for the second week running.
Excuses Are Not an Option
Week 1 of FatDog 120 training, a hotel room in Langley, and the difference between a plan and a principle.
I Gave Claude Access to My Garmin and My Food Log. Here’s What Happened.
A behind-the-scenes look at how Operation Bon Jovi Body’s AI coaching stack actually works.
Enough and Then Some: Training for FatDog 120
How a winter of strength work, 15 pounds, and one man's intention are reshaping what I think running is for.
Best Shape of My Life. And a Doctor's Appointment on Tuesday.
Six months of data, one hard conversation, and a 120-mile mountain race on the horizon.
I Stopped Training and Ate Pizza for a Week—Then I Lost Weight
I thought I was failing my training plan. My Garmin data proved I was finally recovering.
The Ghost in the Machine
Why My Body Feels Great but My Watch Says I’m Wrecked
Moving the Needle
Why I’m Trading My Back Squats for Biceps (and More Calories)
The 88-Year-Old Version of You is Watching.
Why "strength before symptoms" is the ultimate gift to your future self.
The Power of Showing Up
Why Your Results Start in the Kitchen
The 10-Year Rust: Why The Male Ego is Your Best (and Worst) Training Partner
After a decade away from the pool and a -35°C deep freeze, I rediscovered the "Olympic" version of myself. It started with a 'terrible mistake' and ended with a lesson in procedural memory.
How 129 Days of Logging My Food Changed My Christmas
My "Bon Jovi Body" update, the power of food awareness, and a simple holiday challenge for those who want to stay on track.
The Power of Showing Up
How I Traded the Lie of "Getting Back on Track" for Non-Negotiable Consistency