Hey, I’m glad you’re here.
My name is Nate, and this is Well Fed • Well Led.
This site is for everyday people—people like me—who want to care for their bodies, strengthen their minds and faith, and live more actively in community.
Without going into too much detail, I’ve struggled with depression and the way it’s shaped my relationship with food, especially during seasons of stress or loneliness. As an introvert who works remotely and travels often, it’s easy for those patterns to repeat. Even with healthy eating and regular exercise, I’ve learned that true health is more complex—and that’s what I’m working through here.
I’ve spent years on restrictive diets and intense workout plans with little to show for it, physically or mentally. Through research and experience, I’ve become convinced that plant-forward eating with lean meats is a more sustainable way to fuel our bodies. I’ve also learned that health isn’t just about food or movement—it’s about connection and community, something many of us, especially introverts, are missing.
I’m not a fitness model.
I’m not a chef—though I do love to cook.
And I’m definitely not perfect.
What I am is someone who believes that we are a gift, that movement matters, and that food can be both nourishing and joyful. I believe we owe it to the people we love—and to our communities—to give them the best of ourselves. And that means growing mentally, spiritually, and physically.
Here you’ll find plant-forward cooking with lean meats, simple and realistic meals, approachable outdoor movement, and honest conversations about faith, growth, and purpose—along with reviews of fitness ideas, outdoor activities, books, and the gear that supports an active life.
This isn’t about extremes.
It’s not about quick fixes.
It’s about showing up—one meal, one choice at a time.
If that sounds like the kind of journey you’re on, welcome.
Well Fed Well Led 