Designed to restore the body by renewing the blood
The Pass Through is a 90-day commitment designed to support weight loss, metabolic restoration, and long-term vitality by aligning daily habits with how the body was designed to heal.
This plan is not about extremes or deprivation. It is about removing what inflames, nourishing what restores, and giving the body enough time to respond at a cellular and systemic level.
A Note on the “Why” Behind This Plan
Before you begin, you may find it helpful to understand why the Pass Through is structured the way it is. I’ve written a companion article that explores the biological and Scriptural foundations behind this plan—specifically the role of blood renewal, time, and restoration in the healing process.
You can read that article here:
Why the Pass Through Works: A Testimony of Blood, Time, and Restoration
While not required to follow the plan, this article provides helpful context for those who want a deeper understanding of the principles at work.
The Core Reset: Removing the Primary Sources of Inflammation
For 90 days, the Pass Through focuses on eliminating—or significantly reducing—the three most common dietary drivers of inflammation, metabolic dysfunction, and excess weight:
1. Dairy
Eliminate all conventional dairy products, including cheese and pasteurized animal milk.
This step often supports:
reduced mucus and congestion
improved respiratory clarity
decreased inflammatory response
Note: This guidance is directed primarily at pasteurized dairy, which is widely available and commonly associated with mucus production and inflammatory response in many people. Truly raw milk is a fundamentally different product and is not readily accessible to most. While some individuals report benefits from raw milk when tolerated well, it is not required for—and is not central to—the Pass Through framework. Those who choose to explore raw dairy should do so thoughtfully, with discernment, and based on their own body’s response.
2. Refined Foods
Remove refined and processed foods such as:
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bread, pasta, flour, and wheat products
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fried, battered, or bakery foods
This reduction helps:
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lower systemic inflammation
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reduce bloating and gut irritation
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stabilize appetite and energy
3. “White” Sugar
Eliminate refined sugar sources, including:
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carbonated beverages
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alcohol
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candy, chocolate, desserts
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sweetened juices
This supports:
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insulin regulation
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detoxification pathways
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more sustainable weight loss
As a general guideline, foods packaged with more than 3–5 ingredients tend to work against restoration rather than toward it.
Refraining from pork and shellfish remains spiritually beneficial and consistent with biblical dietary wisdom.
Eating by Design: The Manna Rule
The Pass Through emphasizes eating foods provided by God in their natural form, rather than manufactured substitutes.
Follow what I call the Manna Rule:
“Eat only what you need for the day—no more and no less.”
(Exodus 16:16–18)
This practice nurtures both:
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physical health
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spiritual dependence and trust
Foods to Enjoy Freely
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Fruits
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Rice
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Potatoes
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Grains and oats
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Nuts
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Beef
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Fish
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Poultry
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Vegetables
These foods are offered as a practical foundation for nourishment without overstimulation or excess. The beauty of the Pass Through is that it is flexible enough to adapt to individual preferences, sensitivities, and even ongoing healthcare or medical treatments. It is not my intent to debate food choices; adjustments are welcome so long as the body continues to receive sufficient protein and essential nutrients to remain strong and supported. What should be avoided, however, is unintentionally drifting into malnutrition, which can create more harm than healing.
What to Expect Over 90 Days
While individual outcomes vary, a consistent pattern has emerged over time:
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Day 30:
Improved energy, reduced inflammation, and initial weight loss -
Day 60:
Increased fitness capacity, improved recovery, continued fat loss -
Day 90:
A deeper sense of restoration, metabolic stability, and sustained vitality
This timeline aligns with the body’s natural blood renewal cycles, allowing early changes to mature into durable results.
Fasting: Accelerating Restoration
For those seeking deeper restoration, consider incorporating a weekly fast from sundown to sundown.
This practice:
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supports gut and metabolic reset
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reduces inflammation
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mirrors Scriptural rhythms of fasting
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accelerates healing without force
During fasting periods, hydrate with plenty of water.
Pulse and Purpose: The Role of Elevated Heart Rate
Movement is essential.
Aim to elevate your heart rate for 15–45 minutes at least three times per week.
You are exerting appropriately when you can clearly feel your pulse at the wrist or neck.
Regular cardiovascular activity:
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accelerates fat loss
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improves circulation and oxygen delivery
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supports detoxification and recovery
Hydration and Beverages
Water remains the foundation of hydration.
In addition to water, the following are acceptable and may be included as needed:
plant-based milk
clean protein powders
coffee and unsweetened tea (use sparingly and only when desperate)
For minimal sweetness, natural options such as agave nectar may be used sparingly.
Tapering In and Out Matters
Abrupt change can stress the body.
Before starting:
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gradually reduce dairy, refined foods, and sugar
After completing:
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slowly reintroduce richer foods
This gentle transition honors the body’s healing process and supports long-term success.
Substances and Timing (An Important Note)
While the Pass Through focuses primarily on food, it would be an oversight not to acknowledge that nicotine, narcotics, and substance dependencies—including alcohol when addiction is present—are never wise for the body and should ultimately be addressed.
That said, I do not recommend attempting to eliminate addictive substances at the same time as beginning the Pass Through plan. Doing so can place excessive stress on the body and nervous system, increasing the risk of overwhelm rather than healing.
For those facing addiction, I encourage pursuing healing and support for substance dependence as a separate and intentional process, ideally with proper guidance and accountability. Once stability has been established, the Pass Through can then be practiced more fruitfully as a restorative discipline rather than an added strain.
The goal is not to overload the body, but to support healing in the proper order and season.
Progressive Benefits and Long-Term Practice
Results vary based on discipline, movement, and individual physiology.
For optimal benefit:
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practice the Pass Through one full quarter per year (90 days)
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maintain it as a foundational lifestyle the rest of the year as much as possible
Those facing chronic illness, injury, or metabolic dysfunction may consider extending the plan toward 120 days, in coordination with a healthcare provider, to allow for full blood renewal and deeper restoration.
A Closing Encouragement
The Pass Through is not a test of endurance, nor a measure of worth. It is simply an invitation to align daily choices with how the body was designed to heal—patiently, consistently, and in proper order.
Whether practiced for 30 days, 90 days, or extended further when needed, the value of this plan is not found in rigidity, but in faithfulness. Small, obedient steps taken over time often produce deeper restoration than drastic change pursued all at once.
Listen to your body. Honor wise counsel. Move forward without fear or pressure.
Healing is rarely rushed—but it is often found by those willing to walk steadily.
Written by: Martin A. Briggs
With gratitude to my wife, Dr. Kayla L. Briggs, and to the many counselors and advisors who have contributed to these conclusions.
Disclaimer
I am not a medical professional. This reflects my personal witness through years of practice. Always consult a licensed healthcare provider before making significant dietary, exercise, or fasting changes, especially if you have underlying health conditions.
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