MY HEALTH JOURNEY

🌻 My Wounded Warrior Health Journey Begins 🌻

I’m proud to say that I’m a member of the Wounded Warrior Project (WWP) and a Service-Connected Disabled Veteran with a 100% VA Disability Rating. Recently, I made a life-changing decision to sign up for the WWP Physical Health & Wellness Coaching Program—a choice that marks the beginning of a new chapter in my health journey.

This program is designed to help wounded warriors like myself work alongside licensed Dietitians, Nutritionists, Certified Coaches, and other professionals to develop personalized health goals, nutrition plans, and fitness routines. Every warrior has their own path, and I’m ready to walk mine.

While the program has already begun, the real milestone for me is coming soon: July 10–12, 2025, in Raleigh, North Carolina, I will get to meet my coach, Dana Radford, in person for the first time. I'm beyond excited for this face-to-face experience and grateful to be a part of something so empowering.

🧠 Learning & Growth Through the WWP Outpost
WWP also offers an amazing online learning platform called the Wounded Warrior Project Outpost. It's packed with educational resources and wellness courses on topics like healthy eating, PTSD, daily habits, and so much more. Here are some of the most impactful things I’ve learned so far:

💧 Daily Hydration Goal
Formula: Weight ÷ 2 = Daily Oz. of Water
My Weight: 217 lbs ÷ 2 = 108.5 oz of water per day

💪 My Health Goals
☆ Control Blood Pressure
☆ Prevent Diabetes
☆ Support Brain Health
☆ Improve Overall Health
☆ Get Rid of My Man Boobs
☆ Lose All My Belly Fat
☆ Manage and Lose Weight (Goal: 155–175 lbs)
☆ Ditch Energy Drinks
☆ Quit Smoking & Vaping
☆ Create a Mon–Fri Daily Routine that includes exercise

🥦 Chosen Dietary Pattern
Vegetarian Diet – Focused on:
☆ Fresh Vegetables & Fruits
☆ Whole Grains
☆ Beans & Legumes
☆ Nuts & Seeds
☆ Non-Fat Dairy & Eggs
☆ Plant-Based Alternatives
☆ Minimal Processed Foods

🍗 Protein Calculation
My Weight: 217.4 lbs = 98.82 kg
Recommended Intake: 98.82 kg × 0.8 = 79.06g protein/day
Calories from Protein: 79.06g × 4 = 316.24 calories/day

🎯 SMART Goal Framework
☆ Specific
☆ Measurable
☆ Attainable
☆ Relevant
☆ Time-Based

🔥 What’s My WHY?
☆ Because I owe it to myself.
☆ Because I want to feel better, look better, and live longer.
☆ Because I want to set an example for other Veterans and show that healing is possible.
☆ Because this is my comeback year.

I’m just getting started, but I’m motivated, focused, and ready to put in the work. This journey isn’t just about losing weight—it’s about gaining control, clarity, confidence, and peace in my body and mind. Let’s go. 💪🏽🇺🇸