In 2011 Mike Pestano sets out into a desert of dreams to face the biggest challenge of his life. Sick, exhausted, dissatisfied, depressed, alone, angry, lonely, yet determined to make a permanent change to save his life. Haunted by demons of his past and trapped in a sick, severely obese, diabetic, and unresponding body that threatens to envelop his mind and consume his soul he discovers his inner warrior. With little more than the primitive instinct of survival at any cost, he retreats deep into the undiscovered chambers of his soul to heal himself. This a story chronicling his journey to lose 107 pounds over 16 months and reverse type 2 diabetes. Using his knowledge on nutrition and fitness he creates his own natural protocols to successfully achieve his goals. During this process of discovery he also learns through two powerful mentors and teachers the true meaning of healing and becoming his true self. It reveals his innermost insecurities, flaws, and the masks he wore growing up to hide his imperfections. This is a journey deep into the heart that reveals there is strength and power in his vulnerabilities.