THE PERSON BEHIND BUILT BY WHITE
HI, I’M JOHN.
A continental shift worker.
A father to three wonderful children.
The person behind Built By White.
I’ve struggled with my health, weight and the energy to be there for my family around shift work. That experience led me to learn more about my body and what I need to look after it.
Built By White grows out of that journey: learning to make everyday health simpler, with practical ways to approach sleep, nutrition and movement around a busy life.
MY JOURNEY
THE UPS & DOWNS.
THE SEARCH FOR ANSWERS.
There have been a lot of ups and downs. At one point, I gained over 65 lbs in a little over a year and a half, and I couldn’t understand how it had happened.
Shift work made looking after my health especially difficult. I struggled to maintain daily energy for my family, figure out how to stay active and understand why I couldn’t lose weight. I was left with all the “whys”.
Those questions pushed me to learn more about how the body works. I began learning how to manage sleep and nutrition more effectively, and rediscovered my love for weightlifting and progressive movement.
Along the way, I learned how much proper nutrition makes a difference to my overall quality of life. Making everyday health simpler became an important part of that learning.
WHY BUILT BY WHITE
EVERYDAY HEALTH.
MORE MANAGEABLE.
I’ve always been interested in physical and mental wellbeing, and in understanding how to manage my own needs. My experience with shift work, weight and energy has made that interest personal.
Through Built By White, I want to share a simpler approach to getting started—one with room for work, family and a schedule that changes. Small, practical steps are at the centre of this project.
That’s why the site begins with free movement routines and a guide to food, sleep and wellbeing. Whether you are starting or finding your way back, there is a manageable place to begin.
OUTSIDE FITNESS
BUSY HANDS.
CURIOUS MIND.
I like keeping my hands busy and tend to dip in and out of different projects. I especially enjoy working on cars, and I’ve learned a bit about detailing and car audio along the way.
Around the house, I’m continuously learning how to fix and renovate things. I also enjoy getting outdoors with my kids.
Learning, trying things and working out what fits my life are interests that run through all of it, including Built By White.
WHAT COMES NEXT
KEEP LEARNING.
BUILD WITH PURPOSE.
I currently share my experience and ongoing learning, and do not hold fitness or nutrition qualifications. I plan to work towards suitable qualifications as I develop future personal support.
For now, explore the free Learning hub or read about the service in development.
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