Oh, the Difference Those Little Fishies (Sardines) Make🐟🐟

I NEVER thought I would say this, but I am so grateful for the little tool Dr. Boz shared with us—sardines! Cheap, easy, and most importantly, THEY WORK.

Most of you know I have a love/hate relationship with sardines. They are definitely NOT on my list of favorite things to eat. But something is beginning to change. I may not love the taste of these little guys, but I cannot deny what they do for my body. Instead of focusing on how much I don’t like them, I am focusing on the blessings they give my body and mind.  My mindset is now changing, they are medicine and they need to go down.  No teaspoon of sugar, maybe salt, to get these babies down.  I think of it like this, “I don’t really like niquil either, but when I am sick and it needed to go down, you get it down the hatch.  We can do hard things.”

A Challenge for You

This is where I challenge you. Look past the obvious—sardines will never compare to a big ole ribeye, my absolute favorite meal. But as much as I love a ribeye, I can’t deny the impact sardines have on my health numbers. Every time I do the sardine challenge, I learn something new about myself and this process.  They really are magic. The ribeye is great, but I tend to overindulge in that goodness.  I never over-eat on sardines teaching me portion control.

If 4 ounces of sardines fill me up just fine, I probably don’t need the 22 ounce ribeye in one setting.

The Power of the 21-Day Metabolic Kick

I have the honor of coaching Dr. Boz’s 21-Day Metabolic Kick, a class we do twice a year, with 200 students, focusing on health for 21 straight days—every single day, prioritizing our health. I love this class, not just as a coach but as a participant. It gives me a swift kick to focus on my health FIRST and make it a priority. Leading by example. Then to look into the eyes of some that have lost all hope, those that have been given life-threatening illnesses, and some that are just tired of being handed medications.  Watching the light come on when they realize they have another option, another choice and they most certainly have hope to live a healthier life.  Together we can make a change.

The real excitement for me as a coach is witnessing my class. When it comes to my students in my class, you watch the data, see the numbers, and witness the faces of people who thought they were doomed to more medications, diabetes, chronic pain, migraines, and more—it’s life-changing.

My class is so amazing this time around. Everyone is connecting and cheering each other along.  This matters.  I’ve just watched my entire class drop their morning glucose from 100s, 200s, even 300s to drastically lower, healthier ranges. Reducing and/or removing meds and injectables.  Each one learning that they have more control over their health journey than they ever realized.  Watching the hope come back to their eyes is something I will always cherish and thank God for allowing me to witness this process.

And don’t get me started on what a group full of ketones can do! Last night in our meeting, everyone was on fire 🔥 —feeling great, experiencing mental clarity, energy, and pure well-being. THIS is why I love coaching. We are only halfway through the class, and the health transformations are nothing short of amazing.

• Some have a DBR in the teens (for reference, a DBR of 20 or below is the goal for cancer patients fighting cancer—imagine what a DBR of 13 does for a seemingly healthy person!).
• Medications decreased or eliminated
• Brains coming alive with ketones!
• The smiles and energy of HOPE… PRICELESS

This is miraculous to witness, and I can’t wait to feature these success stories to show what YOU can accomplish with your own actions. Every single student has had major changes and improvements!

My Personal Progress

As for my own numbers, I am amazed by what this process does. Even my battered and beaten body can make major improvements when I DO THE WORK and make it a priority!

✔ 72-hour sardine challenge completed ~ And still going

✔ DBR dropped from 500+ (high inflammation) to 58 today!

✔ BG: 88, BK: 1.5, DBR: 58

✔ Liver is slowly kicking into ketone production: 💫 Ketones on the rise

✔ Brain fog lifting—woke up wide awake at 5:30 AM!

✔ Glucose is down ⬇️, ketones are up ⬆️, and I LOVE THIS FEELING!

This is what feeling good feels like, and I want MORE. This is what keeps me going! I am ready to push my metabolic health to the next level by reversing my insulin resistance.

My 8-Week Challenge Plan

1. Extend my sardine challenge to boost fat-based hormones and ketone production.
2. Commit to 8 weeks of 72-hour clean fasts (Sunday after family dinner to Wednesday). This works for our family and lifestyle.
3. Stay mentally focused, connect with tribe support, and use my determination (bull-headedness) and our support group to succeed.

I MISS THIS FEELING, and I am READY.

Join Me in This 8-Week Challenge!

Are you ready to take charge of your metabolic health? There are two levels to join this challenge:

1. Advanced Challenge: If your chemistry is ready and you are fat-adapted, join me on a 72-hour clean fast (water, black coffee, black tea, and salt).
2. Beginner Challenge: If you are new but ready to clean up glucose and develop discipline, commit to a 72-hour sardine (or mackerel) challenge each week.

Both approaches will move your chemistry in the right direction!  You choose the days that work for you.  You just need 72 hours to commit to either approach. You can join in on our Free Facebook Private Group:  Healthy Families Begin at Home.

Questions for You:

• What health improvements have YOU noticed when focusing on metabolic healing?
• If you’ve done a sardine challenge before, how did it impact your numbers?
• What’s your biggest hurdle when it comes to fasting? Let’s tackle it together!

Encouragement and Invitation

YOU CAN DO THIS! We are stronger together. If you want more personal support, join our group coaching program. I will walk with you every step of the way.

🎵 Today’s Song of Encouragement: Don’t Stop Praying 

Let’s go, tribe! Let’s make the next 8 weeks a turning point in our health.

❤️ Coach Tammie