#223: Frank Roby on Day 20 of a water fast: What fasting does to your mind, body & soul

What happens when you strip away food, comfort, and every excuse for 21 days straight... while working six days a week, doing 350 push-ups every morning, and being a full-time single dad? You meet yourself in a way most people never will.

In this episode, I sit down with my brother Frank Roby on day 20 of his 21-day water fast. Frank has been doing extended fasts for over six years, including a full 40-day fast during which he went from 188 to 135 pounds, built a business, and navigated the 2020 shutdown. This conversation happened in real time, in the trenches, and what came through was nothing short of powerful.

We get into how Frank learned to literally speak to his body and command his stomach to stop growling mid-growl, why the "maybe" is the most dangerous word when you're pursuing anything meaningful, how fasting rewires your relationship with hunger, discipline, and integrity, the biblical and spiritual roots of fasting and why Frank calls it a "direct line to your Creator," what it means to fast while making your son's favorite pizza and tucking him in smelling like pizza grease, and why opposition isn't something to fear but confirmation that growth is on the other side.

Key Takeaways:

• You are one decision away from changing your entire existence. The power is in the deciding.

• 99% is a bitch, 100% is a breeze. Leave no room for the "maybe."

• Opposition is confirmation. If nothing's fighting you, nothing's at stake.

• The low hanging fruit is usually rotten. Reach higher.

• Your mind is the real opponent. Your stomach goes quiet, but your brain never stops looking for a crack.

• Don't fear the fast, fear the excuse. Start small, stay consistent, and never break a commitment to yourself.

If this episode lights something in you, reach out. Frank is building a platform called The Fit Fast for the fasting community, and we're putting together a group fast you can join. Lock in, stay blessed, stay focused, and make the decision.

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