Legion of Fitness

@the_catechized_coachJun 13, 2026

How to know if you’re working out too much or too little.

Most Catholics are doing one of two things wrong in the gym. Here’s how to tell which one you are. Training too much looks like: • Joint pain that never fully goes away • You’re tired all the time and but can’t sleep • Mood crashes, irritability, low or momentum • You dread workouts instead of wanting them • Performance is going down despite more effort Training too little looks like: • You feel “soft” and fat no matter what you eat • Low energy and brain fog are your baseline • You don’t sleep as well as you should • You’re stressed mentally, but never physically • You talk about getting in shape more than you train Here’s the truth The body God gave you was built for ordered work. Not too much or too little. Too much training can be prideful and controlling Too little is sloth cosplaying as balance The goal isn’t to destroy the temple or neglect it. It’s to tend it. Intentionally and Consistently. That’s what stewardship actually looks like. “Do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit?” 1 Cor 6:19 If you need a deeper conversation on this topic to make sure you’re doing the right about DM me Balance

@the_catechized_coachJun 10, 2026

How to train for Endurance

Here are my top recommendations for endurance training. 1. Set a realistic goal - you have to have a goal or some way to measure progress, like your event, this is a marathon not a sprint. 2. Do less than you think you need to - for the first two weeks (if you’re a beginner) do less than you think you should. Build consistency first 3. Choose if you want strength or endurance. -If you want both, train them separately in different seasons or one week of each and then switch 4. Make sure to still lift weights - just because you’re running, swimming, biking doesn’t mean you don’t need strength train Want to know more about endurance training? Shoot me a message!

@the_catechized_coachJun 9, 2026

Fitness and Faith are United

Your body and your spirit aren’t divorced from each other, so your Catholic faith and your fitness shouldn’t be either. CCC 364: Explains that the human body shares in the dignity of the “image of God” because it is animated by a spiritual soul. It explicitly states: “Man, though made of body and soul, is a unity.” If it’s in the catechism, it’s good enough for me. Unite your fitness and your faith today.

@the_catechized_coachMay 14, 2026

If you don’t plan, you’re planning to fail.

Yesterday I had a chat with a client and my business mentor (yes same guy). Earlier this week I explained how I was feeling burnt out and didn’t know how I was going to make it to my goal. For me this was about business, but in fitness (and faith) if we don’t have a goal we can see, we might burn out or lose hope completely. If you haven’t ever planned out more than a month of workouts before and you have no idea what your goal should be… ask these questions! - Where can I realistically be in 90 days - How much time can I actually dedicate to daily actions - What has to be non negotiable for me to reach my goal - Am are you willing to let someone help you if you can’t answer these questions? If you answered the last one no, check your ego. God calls us to be humble servants and different parts of his body. If you answered the last one yes, but can’t answer the other ones with confidence or clarity. Consider hiring a coach, or at least asking this forum if what you wrote is reasonable. God Bless and Happy Ascension Day ✨

@the_catechized_coachMay 13, 2026

Consistency > Perfection

Last week and this week I have been at a construction site for my work with the Air Force. I don’t have a gym I don’t have a break to go to the gym I’m outside for 10+ hour days… I won’t be going to the gym after So here’s how I’m staying consistent: - I found heavy objects to lift a few times a day - I do bodyweight exercises once every couple hours - I brought bands for some light resistance training - I prepared meals I can eat at the site that stay within my plan. Is this perfect for my goal? No Is it better than nothing? 100% Staying getting results that last isn’t about perfect workouts or diets, it’s about good information applied consistently over time. If you struggle with consistency, I can help. Shoot me a DM and I’ll personally help you become more consistent I. Your prayer and fitness than you are now.

@the_catechized_coachMay 13, 2026

7. Share your Temple Generation Here

Send me a picture of the temple you’ve envisioned and had AI generate for you if you’d like it to be posted here

@thelegionMay 11, 2026

@akeda_here just completed "Becoming a Temple of the Holy Spirit"

@trulytheresemarieMay 11, 2026

Question about Fasting

Hello 👋🏻 I have been doing various fasts since 2024. When I was doing it alone, I was capable of completing it and sticking to quite rigid and extreme fasts. In the past year until now, however, it has been quite challenging because I am often with other Catholics, and they express much concern about my fasting habit. Some often go so far as to dissuade me from doing so. Not maliciously, but out of concern. Note: I don't broadcast my fast. I would rather be alone when I am fasting so that I wouldn't have to go through all of the trouble of explaining it. But, I am placed in social situations (with grand feasts even) all the while being called to fast. My question is - how do you maintain an active and highly social lifestyle while still being able to fast and not garner unnecessary attention to oneself while also not having to break fasts all the time for others out of "charity"?

@the_catechized_coachMay 6, 2026

Full Course Live!

My full course on how to become a temple of the Holy Spirit is live!

@the_catechized_coachMay 6, 2026

6. Putting it All Together

These four domains have been invaluable to me and are the basis of how I coach my clients, but there’s one thing that separates those are are more successful with this method than those who aren’t. Visualization. No I’m not talking about sinful manifestation or woo woo stuff. I’m talking about visualizing your Temple daily and having a visual remind of who you’re letting God transform you into. Something that gives you and extra push on hard days and leaves you thinking about your decisions after you look at it or prayer with it. Normally I reserve this for my clients but I’m sharing it here because realistically the method just isn’t as effective if you don’t do this. The Temple Builder visualization exercise. Here’s what you need to do. Set aside a few minutes to pray, ask God what He wants your temple to look like, where is it located, what do the walls look like, who lives there, what kind of church or monastery sits on top of it? Pray through the environment, the walls, the city, and the cathedral. Then write it down and customize this prompt to have an image generated for you. Remeber to include the environment, walls, city, and cathedral. “An oil painting of a walled city deep within a heavily wooded mountain range. Tall pines and a natural river surround the city's massive stone walls armed witrh Ramparts and large balistas. Inside the city walls are sheep pastures, blacksmiths, and simple thatched-roof homes with smoking chimneys. At the top of the tallest hill in the city,y there is a white cathedral carved entirely from marble. The cathedral has many stained glass windows glowing with light from within. a light rain falls on the city from a warm, grey sky.” Once you have an image you like. Print it out, make it your phone background, or stick it somewhere you’ll see it everyday. When you do this you’re reinforcing your commitment to who Gods calling you to be and creating a strong mental model to take care of your body and spirit on a daily basis! My generation is in the picture below Lastly, if this resonated with you. You know you need to build your temple but you also know you can’t do this alone, you’re exactly who I want to coach. Since you’ve finished this course I’m offering you a 1-1 call with no pressure to buy anything. I just want to help you grow physically and spiritually. The code for the call is BUILD. Send it to me in a DM and let’s both work towards you becoming the the physical temple of the Holy Spirit. God Bless, Coach Evan

@the_catechized_coachMay 6, 2026

1. Overview and History

Like the ancient pilgrims who climbed the sacred mount to reach the monastery at its peak, your journey to becoming who God created you to be requires ascending through four distinct domains. Mt. St. Michael stands as a fortress of faith. Its foundation rooted in the earth, its walls rising strong against the elements, its community thriving within, and its cathedral reaching toward heaven. This is the blueprint transformation. The Four Temple Builder Domains The Environment: You'll learn to clear the clutter and chaos from your physical space and spiritual life, creating an atmosphere of intentional silence where God's voice can break through the noise. The Walls: You'll build unshakeable strength in body and spirit, forging the discipline that transforms good intentions into consistent action and weak resolve into warrior-like fortitude. The City: You'll discover how to engage authentically with your brothers and sisters in Christ while addressing the deeper health markers that reveal what's truly happening beneath the surface of your physical temple. The Cathedral: You'll enter the sacred space of surrender, where you stop striving in your own strength and allow God to do the transformative work only He can accomplish in the depths of your heart and mind. Each domain builds upon the last, just as the pilgrims of old ascended step by step toward the monastery. This isnt about being perfect, it's a solid system for consistency and progression in and out of the gym. It's about becoming the Temple God created you to be.

@the_catechized_coachMay 6, 2026

2. Environment: A State of Grace for the Body and Soul

Your environment forms you. If you start out with willpower, you’ll have to rely on yourself forever. That’s not how God calls us to live. Before the monks could build Mt. St. Michael they had to clear the rocky ground. We need to start by removing what's blocking God's voice and sabotaging your growth. Uou can build while bandits and robbers are raiding your energy and focus. To begin, start with going to Confession, not as a ritual checkbox but as the spiritual demolition that clears the rubble of sin from your soul. Beforehand you go, conduct a thorough examination of conscience, honestly confronting the patterns and habits that have kept you trapped. You can't build on a compromised foundation. Next comes the physical environment. You'll remove unhealthy food from your home, not just the obvious junk, but the processed temptations that hijack your willpower and cloud your mind. If it's in your house, you'll eat it eventually. If it's not there, you won't. The environment uou create dictates what temptations you’ll face Next, remove temptations to be lazy: the couch that swallows your evenings, the streaming subscriptions that steal your time, the phone apps that fragment your attention. You'll ruthlessly remove temptations for sin. Whether that's deleting social media accounts that lead to lust, canceling subscriptions that normalize greed, or cutting ties with influences that pull you away from Christ. This isn't deprivation, it's liberation from chains you’ve grown accustomed to. When you clear the clutter and chaos from your physical space and spiritual life, you create an atmosphere of intentionality where God's voice can finally break through the noise. The foundation must be solid so you can build a temple that stands the test of time. A few suggestions to get started - Remove processed food from your home - Clean and create a prayer corner so you can create a habit of prayer in one place - Delete apps that cause you to sin, even venial sins - Buy at home work out equipment, bands or a suspension trainer are a great place to start - Do a thorough examination of conscience, schedule a time for confession where you can talk through your sins with the priest in detail. Not rushed 10 minutes before daily mass starts If you want a 1-1 environment overhaul shoot me a DM! I’d love to help you get started!

@the_catechized_coachMay 6, 2026

3. Walls: Building Brick by Brick

A Fortress of Faith The fortress walls of Mt. St. Michael didn't rise overnight. They were crafted stone by stone, day by day, through the faithful labor of monks who understood that strength comes from consistency, not intensity. Your transformation will follow the same pattern. This domain is where you forge the discipline that separates those who dream from those who do. You'll choose one daily devotion whether it's the Rosary, morning prayer, or Scripture reading—and committing to it regardless of what happens that day or how you feel. Feelings can be fickle; but faithfulness is what builds fortitude. Show up when you're inspired and when you're not, especially when you’re not. Make sure to offer your dryness and the difficulty in prayer to Christ. Your physical temple requires the same unwavering commitment. You'll establish workout a workout routine that doesn't negotiate with excuses and nutritional consistency that feeds your body as the sacred vessel it is. This isn't about perfection. In fact about 80% adherence over 2-4 weeks choosing ONE change at a time creates the natural progression that transforms your discipline from non existent to automatic. It slowly and steadily changes your body and builds unshakeable habits. The spiritual foundation of this domain rests on the baseline precepts of the Church: attending Mass on Sundays and Holy Days, receiving the Sacrament of Reconciliation at least annually (I try to go 2-3 times a month), receiving Holy Communion during Easter season, observing days of fasting and abstinence, and providing for the needs of the Church. These aren't suggestions—they're the minimum requirements for fortress-building Catholics. If you’re doing these only, you’re leaving sanctity on the table. When you align daily habits with eternal truth, something remarkable happens: your good intentions crystallize into consistent action, and your weak resolve transforms into rock solid walls of fortitude. A few suggestions to get started - pick one day to strength train your whole body, 1-2 exercises per body part at 7/10 effort. Add an extra day when you be done this for 2-4 weeks or want to go more often. - Eat 50g of protein at each meal or 6-8oz of meat, eggs, or fish. - pick a spiritual discipline that takes 5 minutes or less. Once you do it 6 days in a row, add another 5 minute disciple or extend the first one to 10 minutes (I like starting with a decade of the rosary and adding a decade per week until you’re praying the whole rosary) Want a full plan specifically built out for you? Send me the code at the end of the course and I’ll build one on a call with you for free

@the_catechized_coachMay 6, 2026

4. City: Optimizing Health and Cultivating Fraternity

“No one can live without friends” - St Augustine Within the fortress walls of Mt. St. Michael, a thriving community sustained the monks through centuries of storms and sieges. They didn't survive alone and neither should you. This domain is where isolation ends and authentic fraternity and charity begins. You'll need to build strong bonds with other Catholics in person, moving beyond surface-level Sunday handshakes (sign of peace anybody?) into genuine friendships forged through shared mission. Serving your home first, then your parish, then the world! Whether through ministry, volunteering, or simply showing up consistently. Consider finding a mentor or coach to accelerate your growth exponentially, giving you someone who's walked the path ahead and can guide you through the obstacles you can't yet see. But unity isn't just spiritual. It's critical for the bodily systems that take your physical temple to the next level. This is where you move beyond basic consistency into optimization. At this stage you’ll refine your diet based on your unique needs, improve your training with progressive programming that builds on your fortress foundation, and prioritize adequate sleep as the recovery tool that makes everything else function properly Take a deeper look into functional bloodwork and labs that reveal what's truly happening beneath the surface. Not just a “you look healthy” or “your labs are fine” from a general doctor. Testosterone, estrogen, progesterone, thyroid function, inflammation markers, and nutrient deficiencies aren't vanity metrics; they're diagnostic tools that help you address root causes rather than symptoms. And they may just improve your ability to fight against sin. The battle is not flesh and blood, but your flesh and blood can have a huge impact in the battlefield of the mind. The city thrives when its people are healthy, connected, and serving one another. You can't build God's kingdom alone, and you can't optimize your temple for your vocation without the wisdom of community and the precision of data-driven health strategies. Still with me? Good! Here’s a few strategies: - Attend mass at the same parish regularly and stay for coffee and donuts or whatever is going on after mass. Introduce yourself to one new person every week - Ask your parish coordinator to send out invites or add an event to the bulletin. Things like a game night, clothes swap, movie premier, or hike. Something you enjoy that isn’t inherently Catholic - Join a team or group at your parish - Get your labs tested by a functional Dr. - Sleep 7 hours every night (unless you’re making friends) - Buy a food sensitivity test to see what you can do to further improve your diet - Hire a coach, this is great for both having someone to talk with and improve your health

@the_catechized_coachMay 6, 2026

City: Optimizing Health and Cultivating Fraternity

“No one can live without friends” - St Augustine Within the fortress walls of Mt. St. Michael, a thriving community sustained the monks through centuries of storms and sieges. They didn't survive alone and neither should you. This domain is where isolation ends and authentic fraternity and charity begins. You'll need to build strong bonds with other Catholics in person, moving beyond surface-level Sunday handshakes (sign of peace anybody?) into genuine friendships forged through shared mission. Serving your home first, then your parish, then the world! Whether through ministry, volunteering, or simply showing up consistently. Consider finding a mentor or coach to accelerate your growth exponentially, giving you someone who's walked the path ahead and can guide you through the obstacles you can't yet see. But unity isn't just spiritual. It's critical for the bodily systems that take your physical temple to the next level. This is where you move beyond basic consistency into optimization. At this stage you’ll refine your diet based on your unique needs, improve your training with progressive programming that builds on your fortress foundation, and prioritize adequate sleep as the recovery tool that makes everything else function properly Take a deeper look into functional bloodwork and labs that reveal what's truly happening beneath the surface. Not just a “you look healthy” or “your labs are fine” from a general doctor. Testosterone, estrogen, progesterone, thyroid function, inflammation markers, and nutrient deficiencies aren't vanity metrics; they're diagnostic tools that help you address root causes rather than symptoms. And they may just improve your ability to fight against sin. The battle is not flesh and blood, but your flesh and blood can have a huge impact in the battlefield of the mind. The city thrives when its people are healthy, connected, and serving one another. You can't build God's kingdom alone, and you can't optimize your temple for your vocation without the wisdom of community and the precision of data-driven health strategies. Still with me? Good! Here’s a few strategies: - Attend mass at the same parish regularly and stay for coffee and donuts or whatever is going on after mass. Introduce yourself to one new person every week - Ask your parish coordinator to send out invites or add an event to the bulletin. Things like a game night, clothes swap, movie premier, or hike. Something you enjoy that isn’t inherently Catholic - Join a team or group at your parish - Get your labs tested by a functional Dr. - Sleep 7 hours every night (unless you’re making friends) - Buy a food sensitivity test to see what you can do to further improve your diet - Hire a coach, this is great for both having someone to talk with and improve your health

@the_catechized_coachMay 6, 2026

City: Optimizing Health and True Fraternity

“No one can live without friends” - St Augustine Within the fortress walls of Mt. St. Michael, a thriving community sustained the monks through centuries of storms and sieges. They didn't survive alone and neither should you. This domain is where isolation ends and authentic fraternity and charity begins. You'll need to build strong bonds with other Catholics in person, moving beyond surface-level Sunday handshakes (sign of peace anybody?) into genuine friendships forged through shared mission. Serving your home first, then your parish, then the world! Whether through ministry, volunteering, or simply showing up consistently. Consider finding a mentor or coach to accelerate your growth exponentially, giving you someone who's walked the path ahead and can guide you through the obstacles you can't yet see. But unity isn't just spiritual. It's critical for the bodily systems that take your physical temple to the next level. This is where you move beyond basic consistency into optimization. At this stage you’ll refine your diet based on your unique needs, improve your training with progressive programming that builds on your fortress foundation, and prioritize adequate sleep as the recovery tool that makes everything else function properly Take a deeper look into functional bloodwork and labs that reveal what's truly happening beneath the surface. Not just a “you look healthy” or “your labs are fine” from a general doctor. Testosterone, estrogen, progesterone, thyroid function, inflammation markers, and nutrient deficiencies aren't vanity metrics; they're diagnostic tools that help you address root causes rather than symptoms. And they may just improve your ability to fight against sin. The battle is not flesh and blood, but your flesh and blood can have a huge impact in the battlefield of the mind. The city thrives when its people are healthy, connected, and serving one another. You can't build God's kingdom alone, and you can't optimize your temple for your vocation without the wisdom of community and the precision of data-driven health strategies. Still with me? Good! Here’s a few strategies: - Attend mass at the same parish regularly and stay for coffee and donuts or whatever is going on after mass. Introduce yourself to one new person every week - Ask your parish coordinator to send out invites or add an event to the bulletin. Things like a game night, clothes swap, movie premier, or hike. Something you enjoy that isn’t inherently Catholic - Join a team or group at your parish - Get your labs tested by a functional Dr. - Sleep 7 hours every night (unless you’re making friends) - Buy a food sensitivity test to see what you can do to further improve your diet - Hire a coach, this is great for both having someone to talk with and improve your health

@the_catechized_coachMay 6, 2026

Walls: Building Brick by Brick

A Fortress of Faith The fortress walls of Mt. St. Michael didn't rise overnight. They were crafted stone by stone, day by day, through the faithful labor of monks who understood that strength comes from consistency, not intensity. Your transformation will follow the same pattern. This domain is where you forge the discipline that separates those who dream from those who do. You'll choose one daily devotion whether it's the Rosary, morning prayer, or Scripture reading—and committing to it regardless of what happens that day or how you feel. Feelings can be fickle; but faithfulness is what builds fortitude. Show up when you're inspired and when you're not, especially when you’re not. Make sure to offer your dryness and the difficulty in prayer to Christ. Your physical temple requires the same unwavering commitment. You'll establish workout a workout routine that doesn't negotiate with excuses and nutritional consistency that feeds your body as the sacred vessel it is. This isn't about perfection. In fact about 80% adherence over 2-4 weeks choosing ONE change at a time creates the natural progression that transforms your discipline from non existent to automatic. It slowly and steadily changes your body and builds unshakeable habits. The spiritual foundation of this domain rests on the baseline precepts of the Church: attending Mass on Sundays and Holy Days, receiving the Sacrament of Reconciliation at least annually (I try to go 2-3 times a month), receiving Holy Communion during Easter season, observing days of fasting and abstinence, and providing for the needs of the Church. These aren't suggestions—they're the minimum requirements for fortress-building Catholics. If you’re doing these only, you’re leaving sanctity on the table. When you align daily habits with eternal truth, something remarkable happens: your good intentions crystallize into consistent action, and your weak resolve transforms into rock solid walls of fortitude. A few suggestions to get started - pick one day to strength train your whole body, 1-2 exercises per body part at 7/10 effort. Add an extra day when you be done this for 2-4 weeks or want to go more often. - Eat 50g of protein at each meal or 6-8oz of meat, eggs, or fish. - pick a spiritual discipline that takes 5 minutes or less. Once you do it 6 days in a row, add another 5 minute disciple or extend the first one to 10 minutes (I like starting with a decade of the rosary and adding a decade per week until you’re praying the whole rosary) Want a full plan specifically built out for you? Send me the code at the end of the course and I’ll build one on a call with you for free

@the_catechized_coachMay 6, 2026

Environment: A state of Grace for Body and Soul

Before the first stone is laid, before any wall rises toward heaven, the you must choose the ground itself. The ancient architects knew this truth: a temple's power begins not with its construction, but with its location. They sought places that were both defensible and tranquil—high enough to see approaching threats, yet peaceful enough to hear the whisper of God. Your environment is that sacred ground. And right now, it may be cluttered with the debris of a thousand small compromises. Don’t worry though, you can still change it. But, A temple must not be built on contaminated soil. Before you can construct anything lasting, you must clear away what doesn't belong. This begins with the state of your soul. You cannot build a pure temple while harboring unconfessed sin. The house built on sand will fall eventually, no matter how well its construction. Confession isn't just a religious obligation; it's the spiritual equivalent of clearing the land, removing the hidden rot that will undermine everything you attempt to build. Your physical environment is equally important to your success. You can’t build while fighting off bandits and robbers, or build deeply rooted walls with giant boulders in your path. You’ll need to remove these before you begin building. Your temptations will slowly steal your resources and hinder your progress if not appropriately dealt with from the start. Here’s a few ways to get started - Do a thorough examination of conscience - Schedule a time for confession where the priest will have time to talk with you - Remove junk food from your home - Set time limits on technology - if you’re dealing with a habitual sin, remove things that contribute to you falling into that sin (social media, streaming sites, phone apps, etc) Do you need a 1-1 coaching session on what to remove and what to keep? Feel free to send me a message, I’d love to help

@the_catechized_coachMay 6, 2026

5. Cathedral: Silence, Peace, and Mental Health

At the peak of Mt. St. Michael stands the cathedral abbey, a sacred space where the monks ceased their labor and entered into contemplation. After building the foundation, fortifying the walls, and serving the community, you arrive at the paradox: the summit isn't conquered through effort, but through surrender. This domain begins with spending more time in silence, creating space for God's voice to penetrate the noise of your ambitions and anxieties. Regular adoration, where you sit before the Blessed Sacrament and allow Christ to gaze upon you, transforming you from the inside out. Here, you stop crafting your own vision and let God reveal His vision for your life! A vision far greater than anything you could manufacture through willpower alone. Your mental health improves not through positive thinking, but through the radical act of letting go of things you cannot change. You release the illusion of control and discover that cultivating inner peace isn't about managing circumstances. You begin resting in God's sovereignty regardless of circumstances. This is where you stop white-knuckling sanctity and instead let virtue flow through you as a natural overflow of abiding in Christ. The fortress-builder lays down their tools. The warrior removes the heavy armor. The thrashing and noise stop, and sainthood begins. As St. John of the Cross wrote, "The soul that is attached to anything, however much good there may be in it, will not arrive at the liberty of divine union." The cathedral is where attachment dies and union with God becomes your only pursuit and paradoxically, where everything else is aligned. You’ve done it. Your environment supports you, your walls defend your peace, you’re friends and family sanctify you, your body responds to healing, and now you let it become a tool of Christ. You let His mission dictate your goals. Your performance isn’t in vain but in the service of God and stewardship of His gifts. Some final and simple suggestions - set a regular schedule for all the domains and follow it, including silence and adoration - spend 5 minutes a day in silence, then increase it as you’re able - Ask God for discernment Daily - Prioritize God, Maintenance on your temple, and service to your vocation in the order that is best. When you have to come last, make sure to make time to move daily. I like a walking prayer if all else fails.

@the_catechized_coachMay 6, 2026

City: Internal optimization and True Fraternity

“No one can live without friends” - St Augustine Within the fortress walls of Mt. St. Michael, a thriving community sustained the monks through centuries of storms and sieges. They didn't survive alone and neither should you. This domain is where isolation ends and authentic fraternity and charity begins. You'll need to build strong bonds with other Catholics in person, moving beyond surface-level Sunday handshakes (sign of peace anybody?) into genuine friendships forged through shared mission. Serving your home first, then your parish, then the world! Whether through ministry, volunteering, or simply showing up consistently. Consider finding a mentor or coach to accelerate your growth exponentially, giving you someone who's walked the path ahead and can guide you through the obstacles you can't yet see. But unity isn't just spiritual. It's critical for the bodily systems that take your physical temple to the next level. This is where you move beyond basic consistency into optimization. At this stage you’ll refine your diet based on your unique needs, improve your training with progressive programming that builds on your fortress foundation, and prioritize adequate sleep as the recovery tool that makes everything else function properly Take a deeper look into functional bloodwork and labs that reveal what's truly happening beneath the surface. Not just a “you look healthy” or “your labs are fine” from a general doctor. Testosterone, estrogen, progesterone, thyroid function, inflammation markers, and nutrient deficiencies aren't vanity metrics; they're diagnostic tools that help you address root causes rather than symptoms. And they may just improve your ability to fight against sin. The battle is not flesh and blood, but your flesh and blood can have a huge impact in the battlefield of the mind. The city thrives when its people are healthy, connected, and serving one another. You can't build God's kingdom alone, and you can't optimize your temple for your vocation without the wisdom of community and the precision of data-driven health strategies. Still with me? Good! Here’s a few strategies: - Attend mass at the same parish regularly and stay for coffee and donuts or whatever is going on after mass. Introduce yourself to one new person every week - Ask your parish coordinator to send out invites or add an event to the bulletin. Things like a game night, clothes swap, movie premier, or hike. Something you enjoy that isn’t inherently Catholic - Join a team or group at your parish - Get your labs tested by a functional Dr. - Sleep 7 hours every night (unless you’re making friends) - Buy a food sensitivity test to see what you can do to further improve your diet - Hire a coach, this is great for both having someone to talk with and improve your health