"My story starts in 2015, when I was still a workaholic, averaging 12-16 hours a day 6-7 days a week - like I'd been doing for 2.5 years. I don't remember for how long, but I'd already been using Nuthera® (formerly Paleo Manila) for at least 1 year, and still going. Fortunately, due to the diet, I was only a little bit chubby. 

However, I had bulging discs in my neck that I'd neglected to take care of until it was too late. I had excruciating nerve pains in my neck and arms, couldn't even look right! It got to a point where the pain was unbearable, and my quality of life was suffering already - so I went to Sydney, Australia to seek treatment. 
Unfortunately, the handful of doctors all agreed that it was too severe, and that surgery was necessary. So, in May 2016, I went ahead with the procedure and had 2 discs removed, 1 with an artificial disc, the other fused - my xray looks like something Wolverine has!
While the procedure was a success, it was a very very difficult and painful recovery. I was on extremely heavy painkillers for around 6 months, which completely messed with my hormones and system.

I got fatter than I'd ever been in my life, and had a whole list of terrible symptoms, including chronic fatigue, low blood pressure, low energy, insomnia, anxiety, depression, uncontrollable weight gain. 

I started the journey January 5th, 2017... And now 16 months, 45lbs, 20% bodyfat, ~300 workouts, 4 pant sizes, 3 shirt sizes, 7 waistline inches, later - I can honestly say that I look and feel WAAY better than I did in my teens or my 20's, let alone my entire life (of being chubby/fat).

"If a guy who’s had 2 spinal surgeries, an impinged shoulder, shin splints, quadriceps tendonitis, hormonal imbalances, and a whole list of other issues can do it – YOU CAN DO IT!!!" -Dwad Lane