Week 16

Today marks a shift as we kick off Week 16 of this 52-week health study. Moving into a fresh week of fasting blocks, I’m being completely candid about the psychological side of the protocol today: I'm feeling a bit "edgy." Alongside that raw check-in, today’s discussion dives into the relationship between Pets and Fasting, exploring what animal behavior reveals about genuine hunger versus human conditioning. ⚡ Starting Week 16: Navigating the "Edgy" Mood The Mental Edge: Extended weekly fasting is never just smooth sailing; today brings that unmistakable, slightly restless, edgy energy that can surface at the start of a new fasting cycle.

A daily video log from day 107 of the 52-week One Year Fast project: reflections on "Minnesota Nice" from an Englishman's point of view, plus a breath ketone check-in during week 16 of fasting three days a week.

Today, we dive into a constitutional question: should the British public have a vote on whether to retain or abolish the House of Lords? From hereditary peers and appointed life peers to questions of modern democratic legitimacy, we explore both sides of the referendum argument. Plus, from across the pond: what could a USA version of the House of Lords actually look like, and how would it compare to the US Senate? We are currently in Week 16 of the One Year Fast. As a reminder, the protocol for this project is to complete three 24-hour fasts per week across 52 weeks. Throughout this year-long journey, I am continuously tracking hard biometrics alongside the deeper internal shifts,…

Today we look into a nuanced, myth-busting comparison between the socialised UK National Health Service (NHS) and the capitalist US healthcare system—and explore the "public vs. private" equation. Many assume the US is an entirely free-market healthcare economy, but it is actually a heavily public-funded, mixed system:

Today, we take a look across the English Channel at the escalating unrest and violent events unfolding in France. In times of severe social upheaval and street protests, the political needle often swings toward law-and-order rhetoric. Could these current crises empower Marine Le Pen and the National Rally (Rassemblement National)? Furthermore, if eurosceptic momentum builds on the back of institutional gridlock, could this reignite serious debate around a French departure from the European Union—a "Frexit"? We break down the political stakes, public sentiment, and wider European implications. Personal & Fasting Check-In (Day 110): 1. Subconscious Pre-Fast Eating With tomorrow scheduled…

A daily video log from day 111 of the 52-week One Year Fast project: a look at the legends surrounding Denver International Airport — the "Blucifer" horse statue, its murals and rumoured bunkers — plus a stop at Pigtrain Coffee, recorded during week 16 of fasting three days a week.

Today, we look back at the historic Great Storm of 1987 in southern England, an unprecedented meteorological event that caught forecasters off guard and felled an astonishing 15 million trees overnight, blocking railway lines, crushing roads, and fundamentally reshaping the English landscape. Events like this serve as a stark, humbling reminder: humanity is extraordinarily fragile and vulnerable in the face of nature’s raw power. We cannot take our environment for granted, and we must all step up to be more environmentally responsible stewards of Gaia.