Hi, I’m Mike Myers. And yeah, I know what you’re thinking—brutal name to live with. But let’s move past that because there’s a lot more worth talking about. Like how I’ve spent years trying to figure out how to build a life that actually feels balanced, fulfilling, and real—and how I’ve screwed it up more times than I can count along the way.
By trade, I’m a finance guy, but life has been my real education. And let me tell you, no spreadsheet ever prepared me for the chaos of figuring out habits, priorities, and what actually makes a difference in daily life. That being said, Atomic Habits by James Clear? That one stuck. It finally put into words what I had been trying (and failing) to grasp—small choices add up, and consistency beats intensity every time.
But theory is one thing. Real life is another. I’ve had plenty of wins, plenty of failures, and enough “why did I do that?” moments to last a lifetime. Staying healthy, managing stress, figuring out happiness—it’s been a constant back-and-forth. I’ve ignored good advice. I’ve made things way harder than they needed to be. I’ve fallen into the same traps more than once. But every mistake? It taught me something. And those lessons, slowly but surely, started adding up.
My first real breakthrough was with my health. College was rough—I packed on weight like it was my job. Stress, bad eating habits, late nights. You know the drill. Then came Paleo, my first real success. It was simple, it made sense, and it worked. I lost the weight, felt great, and thought I had it all figured out… until I didn’t. I got comfortable, fell in love with my now-wife (who is, by the way, an actual gem), and decided that maybe I didn’t need to try so hard anymore. Bad call.
That’s the thing about health—it’s never one and done. A few years later, I found myself chasing another goal, this time through clean eating. It turned into a full-on competition with a family member to see who could lose the most weight. I dropped 70 pounds in six months and thought I’d cracked the code. But here’s the thing—I was doing it all wrong. I was eating way too little, ignoring my mental health, and white-knuckling my way through it. And surprise, surprise—when you don’t build sustainable habits, they don’t stick. Before I knew it, I was right back where I started.
Then came Keto, which, in a lot of ways, was a game-changer. It gave me a framework to enjoy food without guilt, and my wife and I even found ways to make our favorite meals work within it—holiday traditions included. But, like before, life crept in. Old habits found their way back. And once again, I realized that no single approach was ever going to be the answer. It had to be bigger than just food.
By this point, I had lost over 50 pounds three separate times. And let me tell you—doing the same thing over and over, expecting it to magically stick? Exhausting. I knew I couldn’t keep playing the yo-yo game forever. What I needed wasn’t another diet or another round of “let’s see how fast I can burn myself out.” I needed something that actually fit into my life instead of constantly working against it.
That’s when I finally stopped chasing perfection. Instead of jumping into another extreme plan, I started focusing on balance—figuring out what actually made me feel good and what habits I could realistically stick with. Not the ones that sound great in theory but fall apart the second life gets stressful.
Now, I’d describe my approach as low-carb-ish. No rigid rules. No unnecessary stress. Just eating in a way that keeps my energy up, makes me feel good, and works long-term. I don’t obsess over every little detail anymore, and honestly? It’s been a game-changer.
But here’s the thing—this blog? It’s not just about dieting or health. It’s about life. It’s about figuring out routines that actually work, celebrating the wins, rolling with the losses, and finding some joy in the middle of it all. I’ll share the good, the messy, and everything in between—because that’s where real life happens. And trust me, nobody wants to be told how to live. I’m not here to do that. What I am here to do is share what I’ve learned, what I’m still figuring out, and what might help you along the way.
These days, I’m in sunny Florida—soaking up the sun, the humidity, and, of course, the hurricanes that seem to have doubled in enthusiasm over the past decade. I’m still learning, still testing things out, and still figuring out how to be the best version of myself. But the difference is, I finally feel grounded. I finally feel like I’m not chasing something unrealistic—I’m just living. And that’s what I want to share here.
On this blog, you’ll find practical tips for building better habits, simple ways to make your days easier, and a whole lot of perspective on why it’s okay to laugh at yourself along the way. This isn’t about achieving some picture-perfect ideal. It’s about showing up for yourself, creating a life you actually love, and not taking it all so seriously.
We live seasonally—through the good, the bad, and whatever weird trends we’re all obsessed with today but will pretend never happened next year. And honestly? Let’s laugh about them together.
Here’s to living well, finding balance, and making the most of every day. I’m really glad you’re here.