When I began my journey to healing, I wasn’t just fighting for my life—I was fighting for our family’s future. But I knew I couldn’t do it alone. Lance, my husband and partner in life, wasn’t initially on board for his own reasons. Yet when I looked him in the eyes and said, “Honey, I need your support in this, I need you to be the Godly leader of our family and lead,” he stepped up with love, faith, and determination. What began as a show of support became one of the most profound transformations of our lives.

A Journey Rooted in Love and God’s Grace

Lance before his Keto journey to healing

In 2020, Lance was a 6’1” man carrying 275 pounds, achy joints, swelling in his legs and ankles, and a constant hunger he couldn’t satisfy. He was a carb and sugar addict, perpetually snacking and indulging in the occasional beer or glass of wine. Despite being relatively healthy with no major illnesses, Lance was out of shape, low on energy, and not sleeping well.

But Lance didn’t begin his journey to healing to heal himself. He began it for me, his wife. I was embarking on a life-saving ketogenic journey, and I needed him to walk beside me. When I asked him to step into his role as the godly leader of our family, to set an example for our family and tribe, he didn’t hesitate.  Although he struggled with food addictions and habits that were not easy to break, he continues to push through and lead by example.

Breaking Free from Old Habits

Together, we tackled the beginner steps of the ketogenic lifestyle with Dr Boz’s Consistently Keto Course. We learned to eat clean, nourishing foods, removing the processed junk that had kept us both trapped in cycles of hunger and fatigue. For Lance, this was no small feat. He traded endless snacks, peanut butter sandwiches and freezer jam for steak, eggs, and butter.

As we progressed, Lance began to shed the physical and emotional weight of his old habits. The constant snacking stopped. The cravings disappeared. And the hunger? Gone. For the first time in years, Lance felt full, energized, and alive. His journey to healing was well underway.

Rebuilding Health at the Cellular Level

Lance’s journey to healing didn’t stop at weight loss. He dove into the intermediate stages of keto, focusing on building fat-based hormones like testosterone. The transformation was incredible. At a healthy weight of 200-220 pounds, Lance became unstoppable. His energy soared, his sleep improved, and his achy joints were a thing of the past.  His brain worked better and he could whip out a “honey-do-list” faster than anyone, always coming back and asking “now what do you want to do?”

He then regularly advanced into 72 hour water fasts, and this took his health to the next level. This 8 weeks of clean fasting routine became a part of our health journey throughout the year.  Pushing our health to the next level is key to rebuilding health and heading off disease.  Lances family has a history of dementia, and fasting is a great way to keep his brain as healthy as possible.

By becoming fat-adapted, Lance could easily fuel his active lifestyle. Today, he averages 18,000 to 20,000 steps daily and has given up alcohol entirely. His dedication to this lifestyle isn’t just about physical health—it’s a testimony to God’s grace, his love for his family, and his role as a Godly leader.

A Godly Leader for Our Family and Tribe

Lances Journey to Healing after picture

Lance’s transformation isn’t just physical—it’s spiritual. Through his example, he has become the Godly leader of our family and our entire tribe. He’s shown that true leadership begins with humility, sacrifice, and a willingness to change, and encourage other men to do the same.

To the men reading this: You have the power to lead your family on a journey to healing. Your support, your example, and your faith can transform not only your life but also the lives of those you love. Lance is proof that it’s never too late to take that step into building generational heath.

Join Our Group Coaching and Begin Your Journey to Healing

If you’re inspired by Lance’s story and are ready to take the first step toward your own transformation, we invite you to join our Journey to Healing Group Coaching Membership. Our program is designed to guide and support you through every stage of the ketogenic lifestyle, helping you break free from old habits, rebuild your health, and become the leader your family needs. Whether you’re fighting for your health or supporting a loved one, we’re here to walk alongside you every step of the way.

Lance’s Key Stats

• Starting Weight: 275 lbs
• Current Weight: 220 lbs
• Lifestyle: One meal a day (OMAD)
• Physical Activity: 18,000-20,000 steps daily
• Major Changes: No alcohol, no snacking, fat-adapted, abundance of energy

A Message to Men: Be the Godly Leader and Lead By Example with Love

Lance’s journey to healing is a reminder of the strength it takes to lead your family. He didn’t begin this journey for himself, but in doing so, he found healing, purpose, and vitality.

To every husband, father, and godly leader out there: Take the first step. Whether it’s supporting your wife, setting an example for your children, or reclaiming your health, you have the ability to change your family’s future building generational health.  If you would like to read more on how your spiritual journey will help guide you on your health journey in our blog post here.

You can do this. You can lead. And with God’s grace, you can heal.

🩷 Tammie & Lance