Thriving In A Sick Society

Thriving in a Sick Society
It is not our fault health feels hard. The culture is built for convenience, confusion, and cravings. We do not need a perfect diet or brutal workouts to change our lives. We need a few smart moves we can repeat. We turn science into simple tips and low friction swaps that compound over time. Steady improvements without living “clean” every minute.

About BJ Thriving Fit

I am BJ Summers a registered nurse with more than 25 years of experience who has seen firsthand how our healthcare system often treats symptoms instead of addressing root causes. His passion is helping people reclaim their health through strength training, smarter nutrition, lifestyle choices, and by learning how to navigate a system that is not designed to make us thrive.

BJ is the author of Thriving in a Sick Society, a book that challenges outdated norms and shows how everyday people can take control of their health in a world that profits from illness. While his mission is especially focused on empowering men and women over 40 to regain energy, strength, and vitality, his message and content can help anyone who is ready to live stronger, longer, and with purpose.

Empowering you to thrive through strength training, nutrition, and intentional living.

Workouts and Functional Nutrition
A person with well-defined muscles is lifting a red dumbbell, showcasing strength and fitness against a dark background. The individual's skin is glistening, highlighting their muscular build.
A person with well-defined muscles is lifting a red dumbbell, showcasing strength and fitness against a dark background. The individual's skin is glistening, highlighting their muscular build.

Strength training and nutrition plans to help you achieve your health goals.

An older man is performing a strength training exercise in a gym. He is wearing a green shirt and dark pants, holding a weight with both hands. The background includes gym equipment such as weight plates and resistance bands.
An older man is performing a strength training exercise in a gym. He is wearing a green shirt and dark pants, holding a weight with both hands. The background includes gym equipment such as weight plates and resistance bands.
A person intensely focuses on lifting a large dumbbell, sitting in a relaxed posture, wearing a casual t-shirt and pants. The image is in black and white, highlighting strong muscle definition and a determined expression.
A person intensely focuses on lifting a large dumbbell, sitting in a relaxed posture, wearing a casual t-shirt and pants. The image is in black and white, highlighting strong muscle definition and a determined expression.
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Information alone is not enough to create lasting change. You must know your why in order to create a new you. In this section we will uncover your purpose and how it drives real transformation. This is where clarity, motivation, and lasting change begin.

Access science-backed resources and blogs to cut through health misinformation.

Educational Resources

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