VNR #262: 3 Days with NO Food for Adrian.

In this candid episode of *Varied Not Random*, host Pat Sherwood and guest Adrian Bosman reflect on Adrian's 72-hour fast—part of a quarterly wellness ritual inspired by Pat’s own experience. Adrian admits he nearly sabotaged his fast by breaking it early with a dinner on Sunday night, a mistake he now regrets. But beyond the physical challenge, the conversation pivots to a deeper cultural observation: the growing, unspoken trend of people using GLP-1 medications and hormone therapies to lose weight or build muscle, often without acknowledgment. Adrian and Pat express bewilderment at the stigma—why so many people who’ve achieved dramatic results through pharmaceuticals are tight-lipped, even when the changes are obvious. They speculate that shame, fear of judgment, or the belief that one can’t maintain results without ongoing intervention may be driving the silence. The episode also explores the surprisingly manageable nature of a 72-hour fast, with both men reporting mental clarity at times, cold hands, and a surprising sense of liberation from mealtime routines. Adrian plans to repeat the fast quarterly, ideally over a weekend, and both agree that the real win isn’t just physical—it’s proving to themselves they can still commit to discomfort and discipline.