07/08/2026
If you've been here a while you may have heard me talk about Jim -
An almost 50 year old off-shore site manager.
Who's went from struggling to tie his shoe's because of his belly, hating his reflection, and struggling with bad knees and shoulder pain...
To being the most jacked grandad-to-be on his site off-shore.
Every off-shore worker I've coached tells me how bad the food it out there.
Everything's dripping in grease.
Even the bloody vegetables.
(I mean c'mon, they've taken something that's supposed to be a health investment and made it a withdrawal lol)
But not Jim's place.
Not anymore.
Because Jim's been voicing his opinions with the chief cook.
Initially, there was push back about baking more foods rather than frying.
Because the cooks thought it was only Jim.
But a few others overheard.
And since they agreed, they all came together and wrote a list of suggestions, presented to the cooks.
So they kinda had to listen.
Then as if by magic, a lot more healthy options are available on this site for the past few months.
No wonder Jim's been getting even more ripped lately.
He's also got a growing crowed of younger workers involved in a daily push up challenge, starting with just him and a lad 20 years younger.
Now a few more have joined in.
And Jim is setting the standard for the number of push ups.
Why am I telling you this?
A few reasons.
Jim's a great example of how much can change for you in a year or two, no matter your age or starting point, if you decide to flip the script.
And, just like Jim's done in the workplace...
You can change the culture of health at home.
First of all by you leading the way.
And by having conversations with the wife or family, about what foods to stock up on, or keep less of in the house.
And at least how some of the meals are.
Of course those need to be respectful conversations, and from a place of asking for support.
Though if you get push-back or zero buy in?
Sometimes you need to be a bit if a trail-blazer and stand your ground with your own changes.
Jim did that at home also.
And now his wife and daughter have eventually followed his lead, actually wanting to eat better, because he's inspired them.
Just like he inspired other workers on site to speak up about food.
Who doesn't want to be that guy?
Or a better question, why can't it be you?
I believe it can.
Dean
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