About Murray
The Wake Up Call
This was me at over 400 pounds. I was exhausted, unhealthy, and honestly just going through the motions of life. I still remember sitting in my cardiologist's office when he told me he would be AMAZED, if I lived another five years. At that moment I felt my heart stop! It was like my cardiologist had just given me a Death Sentence! Nothing I had tried up to then had worked. I had gone through over a dozen doctors and specialists in 5 years. Not a single one had answers. They couldn't even help me slow down the weight gain. NOTHING WORKED! This was WAY before the Ozempic type medicines. I wasn't going to give up. I decided at that moment that the only person on the planet that could save my life was ME! This is the foundation of my life now. IF IT'S MEANT TO BE IT'S UP TO ME!!
The Transformation
This is where I am today. In total I have lost well over 250 pounds. I have lost over 80 pounds just this year! With my low carb lifestyle and Fasting I now choose what I want to eat, when I eat, and what I want to weigh! This is no quick fix solution. It's a long-term permanent fix! I focused on real, whole foods, built healthy routines, moderate exercise, and learned how to use low carb living and fasting as tools to support my body. Intermittent fasting, extended fasts, and smarter eating habits became part of my daily life. That journey became the foundation of Murray’s Kitchen, and now I get to share what’s worked for me with others who are ready to take control of their health too.
Why It Matters
This is my reason for everything. My wife and our four sons are what kept me going when it got tough. I didn’t just want to be around. I wanted to live life with them. With four energetic boys, staying active is part of our everyday routine. From weekend hikes and backyard football to camping trips with Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts, I wanted to be the dad who sets up the tents, cooks over the fire, and dives into the adventure right alongside them. I am now all that and WAY more! This kitchen is where I found a healthier version of myself, and now it’s where I help others start that journey too, one meal and one choice at a time.