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From Bedridden to 35 Half Marathons! (David Staunton)
@RaelanAgle
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Summary

David Staunton shares his journey of overcoming chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) that began after a severe shingles outbreak. Despite being bedridden and dismissed by doctors, he embarked on a path of self-healing, incorporating a ketogenic diet and gradual reintroduction of exercise. His journey not only led to physical recovery but also personal transformation, culminating in the ability to run 65 half marathons.

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  • I went from someone who could literally climb a mountain and could cycle 100 miles... to someone that couldn't move.
  • I just really believed I really 100% believed from the very beginning that I could get better.
  • I felt you know that I couldn't hurt myself through food but I didn't know enough around supplementation to feel confident in the decisions that I was making.
  • It was the greatest gift of my life but it was the hardest teacher of all.