I’m giving myself one week before this begins. No rush. No impulsive start. Just a clear line in the sand. Next week, I’m starting a new personal experiment:going from 155 lbs to 180 lbs, using a keto-based approach, and documenting the entire process in real time. Not a transformation challenge.Not a program.Not advice. Just another honest experiment.

Cold plunging and cold showers aren’t something I do to be extreme or to “push pain.” I do them because they’ve become one of the most reliable ways I’ve found to reset my body, my nervous system, and my mindset — before the day even starts. Most mornings, after dropping my kids to school, I head to my gym. From there, I’ll usually do a cold plunge, followed by the sauna and steam room.

Cold plunging and cold showers aren’t something I do to be extreme or to “push pain.” I do them because they’ve become one of the most reliable ways I’ve found to reset my body, my nervous system, and my mindset — before the day even starts. Most mornings, after dropping my kids to school, I head to my gym. From there, I’ll usually do a cold plunge, followed by the sauna and steam room.

This is not a guide, a recommendation, or medical advice. It’s a personal record. I’m about to begin a five-day fast, and rather than explaining what fasting is or why others might do it, I want to document what I observe — physically, mentally, and emotionally — as I move through the process. Why I’m documenting this Over the years, I’ve noticed that conversations around fasting tend to fall into two extremes — hype or fear.

The beauty industry looks glamorous from the outside. Beautiful spaces. Loyal clients. Creative expression. Transformation. But behind the scenes, there’s a reality most people never see — and many professionals feel every single day. If you’re a stylist, nail tech, aesthetician, lash artist, therapist, or beauty professional of any kind, you already know the truth: You only get paid when you’re…