David Medansky: A Personal Health Triumph Sparked His Mission

The catalyst for healthy lifestyle changes often consists of small revelations. Maybe several favorite outfits no longer fit. It’s probably time to slacken the belt a notch (again). Climbing a flight of stairs has become an ordeal. This steady downward spiral might spur some people into action. However, David Medansky, The Health Guy got a more dramatic wake-up call.

What Finally Got His Attention

In July 2016, 61-year-old David Medansky, The Health Guy visited his doctor to review lab work. For eight years, this perennial dieter had been stuck on a weight loss treadmill. However, today’s appointment wouldn’t be “business as usual.”

“At age 61, my doctor told me, based on my lab results and that I was fat, I had a 95 percent chance for having a fatal heart attack. He gave me two options: (1) lose weight or (2) find a new doctor…He strongly encouraged me to find a new doctor because he had been after me for eight years to lose weight.

“If I did lose weight on a diet, I gained it all back. Sometimes I gained even more…That moment was my wake-up call. During the next four months, I shed 50 pounds, almost 25 percent of my total body weight. More importantly, I’ve kept it off. In June 2022, at age 67, I hiked up Mt. Kilimanjaro.”  

The Jaded Health Mission Takes Shape

Next, Phoenix-based David Medansky, The Health Guy vowed to help others trapped by excess weight. “My legacy mission is to reverse the Overweight & Obesity Trend (OOT) sweeping the nation.” David prioritized the employee wellness sector. His Doctor of Law (University of Arizona) and Bachelor’s in Accounting and Finance (University of South Florida) provide a foundation.

In October 2024, Employee Health and Wellness Consultant David Medansky launched Jaded Health. He partners with Nuvita, a firm managing corporate health and wellness programs for local small- and medium-sized businesses. Nuvita’s personalized initiatives, plus health/wellness tools, spur reduced employee absenteeism and turnover.  

What David Finds Most Fulfilling

Not surprisingly, David Medansky thoroughly enjoys his work. “The most fulfilling part of my business is receiving emails and text messages from clients after they go to their doctor appointments and get great news about their health.” Because everyone is different, consulting with a qualified healthcare provider is key.

Five-Year Plans and Bucket Lists

David Medansky believes he’s aging in reverse. “In five years, I see myself being healthier. Attitude is everything! The older I get, the healthier I become. The healthier I become, the more motivated I am to be healthier. My philosophy is I am growing younger as I get older.”

David Medansky, The Health Guy has an ambitious “Bucket List.” “[I want] to live to be 120+ years in excellent physical health with great cognitive and mental ability, financially independent, so that I can thrive and enjoy life to the fullest while helping others. I want to be the example for living a long, healthy life. [And] to set the world record for being the oldest person to hike Mt. Kilimanjaro,” David boldly declared.

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