Dan Hellman's Blog

Morning Vitals
I woke up feeling fantastic: blood pressure 91/55, heart rate 54. The scale read 168 lbs—though I blame the heavy linen shorts for that little “gain,” LOL. Ketones were a gentler 1.4. Since I’m feeling stronger and want to keep my weight steady, the nurse sent yogurt to my room. I savored it with my magnesium–potassium tablet while watching the first light stir the birds across the property.

Ozone & Glutathione Lift

My first appointment was the second in a three-part ozone and glutathione series. An hour later, the doctor removed the needle and I practically floated down the hill to the Cult Espresso Bar. Report later? No need—I felt amazing on the spot. Was it the infusion or the double espresso? Who cares! The weather joined the celebration: temperature perfect, humidity perfect, a sky so clear it almost hummed.

Lunch & Liver Pack

I made it back just in time for a simple but elegant lunch—half a zucchini-dill soup (they had me at dill) and half a watermelon-spearmint juice—before my warm liver pack. My Belgian friend and I chatted, inevitably landing on the question, “So what’s happening in your country?” Of course I have limited words, because I don’t understand it either. She makes this clinic a yearly pilgrimage and I can see why.

Forty-five minutes of gentle heat later, I could happily make the liver-pack nap a daily habit.

Vitamin C Ritual

Earlier in the week I booked a treatment called Vitamin C Ritual for the Body, not knowing what to expect. It began with a full-body salt scrub and a shower, followed by a vitamin C mud wrap that swaddled me like a baby. While the nutrients soaked in, I drifted into a light nap as she performed a facial and applied a vitamin C mask. After a final shower and a silky lotion massage, my skin felt new—smooth, bright, alive.

Leg Day—on 250 Calories

Next stop: the gym. Leg day. Yes, it’s as tough as it sounds—especially running on roughly 250 calories. But ozone, glutathione, and vitamin C must have been coursing through me; I surprised myself and powered through, including the walking lunges and hanging leg raises.

Evening Wind-Down

After 5 p.m. Marbella’s golden light signaled another day almost gone. Tonight’s line-up: yoga, a breathing class, meditation dinner, and a lecture on muscle loss during fasting. Tomorrow I “break the fast,” though at just 500 calories it hardly counts. Ten full days of calorie deficit—mission almost accomplished.

I’m looking forward to heading back to Fort Lauderdale soon; I’ve been away since September 2. Until tomorrow, wishing everyone a fantastic Monday.

Sincerely,

Dan