Well, that hurt.

You never forget the pain of biting your tongue.

Not just a little nibble either…a full-on chomp. You know the kind that makes you freeze, close your eyes, and brace for the pain?

That was me the other night, mid-bowl of soup when I somehow managed to turn dinner into an injury.

You’d think after four and a half decades of eating, I’d have this chewing thing figured out.

As I sat there trying to look tough in front of Blakley, I had a thought:
How is it that we can chew thousands of times a day without this happening all the time?

Seriously. Think about how incredible that is. Your brain, jaw, tongue, and teeth are all working together in perfect harmony, without you even thinking about it.

The human body is ridiculously smart and resilient. #thanksGod

It’s a master multitasker—running your heartbeat, repairing your cells, keeping you balanced, and digesting food while also letting you scroll your phone or debate which soup is superior (Blakley swears it’s tomato, by the way).

But, here’s the reason for this email.

Your body is amazing at adapting to whatever you throw at it, for better or worse.

Feed it well, move it intentionally, and it rewards you with strength, health, energy, and resilience.

Punish it with sleep deprivation, fast food, excessive alcohol, sedentary habits, and no exercise…

It’ll still keep you alive and functioning pretty well—for a while.

Aside from having shady digestion, and low energy, you might not even feel “that bad”, because you’ve forgotten what it’s like to feel really good.

Your amazingly adaptable body will cover for your shenanigans, until one day, it won’t.

You might get a wake-up call from your doctor, or you might see a photo of yourself from 10 years ago that you can’t even believe is you.

Here’s some good news. Your body wants to work with you.

When you treat it right, fuel it with nutritious food, lift weights to build muscle, and move regularly—it adapts beautifully.

It gets stronger, leaner, and more capable. It rewards you by feeling amazing in your own skin.

It happens pretty quickly too.

But you have to start by giving it a reason to adapt.

Exercise regularly. Eat real food most of the time. Build the habits that show your body you care.

Avoid the temptation to take a path you know you won’t stay on for the long run, and maybe chew a bit more carefully than I do. 😜

Lift heavy, and be nice.

Jonathan