By Dr. Andreas Boettcher, D.C., Functional Medicine, B.S. Health/Exercise Science

3x Ironman Triathlete, Master's Men's Physique Competitor & Medication FREE at 55

www.ItsOnlyHalftime.com

If you don’t think you’re lying to yourself…

You are.
And I’ll prove it.

The next time you’re standing in front of the mirror—shaving, shirt off—pause.

Step back.

And take a real, honest inventory of what you see.

• Not the quick glance.

• Not the version where you adjust your posture or lighting.

• Not the mental gymnastics that make it “good enough.”

I mean everything.

Your face.
Does it look swollen? Inflamed? Older than it should?

• Your midsection.

• Expanding love handles?

• Man "boobs?"

• A sagging spare tire you call “normal”?

• A gut you justify as a “dad bod”?

Your chest.
Soft. Undefined.
Man boobs instead of muscle?

Your jawline.
A double chin where strength used to live?

Now ask yourself—without flinching:

Are you really living up to your true potential?
Are you truly thriving physically at a level that matches your success in life and business?
Or have you quietly given up—telling yourself your “best years” are behind you…
Justifying letting yourself go year after year?

Be honest.

• Are you hiding behind tailored suits, bulky clothes, oversized polos?

• Avoiding the beach.

• Avoiding intimacy.

• Avoiding the truth?

Because the mirror doesn’t care how successful you are.

It doesn’t care about your income, your title, your house, your car, or your status.

There is no escaping cause and effect.

What’s staring back at you right now is a direct reflection of the standards you’ve accepted.

The Silent Lie Men Are Taught to Believe

Here’s the real problem:

Men’s health has been watered down to what’s acceptable—not what’s possible.

We’ve normalized:

• Carrying 20–30 pounds of excess fat

• Being “skinny fat” with no strength or muscle

• Low energy, low drive, low libido

• Poor sleep and chronic inflammation

• Dependence on caffeine, alcohol, or medications just to function

And today's world, even Doctors, have labeled it “normal aging.”

It’s B.S.

It’s slow decline—marketed as inevitable.

As men, we were never meant to be average.

We were built to be:

• Lean

• Strong

• Fit

• Clear-minded

• Energetic

• Confident

• Medically and pharmaceutically independent

If that feels foreign to you right now, it doesn’t mean it’s gone.

It means you’ve accepted less.

Success on the Outside. Average on the Inside.

Deep down, you already know this.

On the outside, you’re a success—at least by society’s definition.

You have:

• The house

• The toys

• The car

• The career

• The wife

• The kids

But when it comes to your health and fitness?

You’re average at best.

And here’s the question no one wants to ask:

What good is all the stuff without your health?
What can you really enjoy—now or tomorrow—if your body is breaking down?

What kind of husband, father, or leader will you be after:

• Endless doctor visits

• A growing list of medications

• A heart attack

• A stroke

• Or a diagnosis that could have been prevented

All because you “didn’t have time” to take care of the most precious asset you own?

Your body.

Fat Is Not Just Fat

It’s a Biological Warning Sign

Let’s be clear—no sugarcoating.

Excess body fat is not healthy for men. Period.

It is:

• An estrogen-pumping factory

• A testosterone-destroying machine

• A driver of chronic inflammation

• A metabolic disruptor

And you already know it’s the number one risk factor for:

• High blood pressure

• Heart disease

• Stroke

• Diabetes

• Insulin resistance

• Metabolic syndrome

• Increased vulnerability to viral infections

That list isn’t even complete.

But beyond the medical risks, excess body fat represents something deeper.

It represents:

• Not living up to your fullest potential

• Not leading your family as the strongest version of yourself

• Accepting average

• Avoiding ownership

• Holding yourself to lower standards than you do in business

You don’t tolerate mediocrity in your career.

So why are you tolerating it in your body?

Strength Is Not Vanity. It’s Responsibility.

As men, we are meant to be strong, lean, and capable.

Lean muscle is one of the greatest predictors of:

• Longevity

• Resilience

• Metabolic health

• Hormonal health

Muscle is protective.

But the unnecessary fat you’re carrying—like armor you never asked for—is doing the opposite.

It’s robbing your energy.
Your confidence.
Your clarity.
Your future.

And most of all—it’s robbing the untapped potential still inside you.

Imagine This for a Moment

Imagine what it would feel like if your physiology matched your success.

Imagine:

• Dropping the unsightly, dangerous fat

• Reclaiming energy you forgot was possible

• Walking with presence

• Thinking with clarity

• Training with purpose

Imagine ripping your shirt off with pride—while men half your age look on with envy.

Imagine the confidence you command in the boardroom.
The certainty you bring into every room.
The sex appeal in the bedroom—let’s be honest.

And here’s the truth most people miss:

This isn’t about six-pack abs.

It’s about the man you must become to earn that body.

Because the process forges the man—not the destination.

The Moment Everything Changes

None of this happens if you keep lying to yourself.

None of it changes if you keep justifying mediocrity and accepting the declining average in men’s health today.

You don’t do that in business.

So why do it with your body?

The moment you get truly honest—and accept responsibility for where you are right now—everything shifts.

You can’t move forward until you’re clear on where you stand.

And when you are?

• You stop chasing flimsy goals like “losing a few pounds”

• You stop doing it for everyone else

• You start doing it for yourself

And yes—that is not selfish.

That’s self-respect.

You discover a deeper “why” that no obstacle can shake.
You shatter excuses.
You stop playing the victim.
You crawl out from under the artificial rock of rationalizations holding you back.

You stop lying.

And when you stop lying to yourself?

You stop living like an average man.

You start becoming who you were always meant to be.

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Finish Strong,

Dr. Andreas

Still Kickin' A** Medication Free at 55 Despite What the "Narrative" and what traditional doctors wanted me to believe!

Medical Disclaimer:

The information provided in this article is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. It should not replace professional consultation, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult your healthcare provider before making any changes to your health regimen or lifestyle.