The Stoic Manual

The Stoic Manual

How to Lose Weight, Be Healthy & Stay Fit

This guide is comprehensive- a little over 10,400 words. It's, with my full confidence, the only one you'll ever need to lose weight, build muscle, be healthy, feel good and stay fit.

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Oct 05, 2026
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Napoleon at Fontainebleau before his fall, March 31, 1814 by Paul Delaroche.

“To keep himself blameless and free from such errors (like mine) one should by constant practice accustom himself to choosing food not for enjoyment but for nourishment, not to tickle his palate but to strengthen his body.”—Musonius Rufus

How to Lose Weight & Stay Fit

What follows is what I’ve researched and applied to my patients to help them lose weight, gain muscle, and become fitter than ever.

We’ll cover the science and philosophy of weight loss under four main modules:

A. Fasting,

B. Diet Strategy,

C. Exercise & Movement.

D. Behavioural Strategies for Long Term Success

You’ll also get bonus sections covering the stress-free application and integration of these modules into your daily life plus additional strategies to control cravings and stay healthy in social events, making weight loss and being healthy last you a lifetime.

Let’s get into it.


Losing weight shouldn’t feel like an impossible puzzle, yet for many, it does. Diet fads come and go, each promising quick fixes, and yet obesity rates continue to rise.

The truth is…


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