A
number of years ago I awoke one morning to the fact I wasn’t immortal anymore,
and even a third cup of coffee wasn’t going to make the lingering aches and
pains go away or inspire me to do…anything. Sometimes, getting older sucks.
When that mindset arrives, it’s time to do something about it. There are many
books, programs, and people offering tips on how to change our routines and let
us enjoy who we are. I’m merely going to discuss one of them. I read and write
stories. I am not a health expert, nor do I pretend I am or want to be. In
fact, if anyone out there knows of a book discussing ways to stay fit while
glued to a keyboard twelve or more hours a day, email me.
Let’s
mention this: Always – ALWAYS – consult your doctor before beginning any new
physical regimen or change in diet.
“Inspire
Your Fit Behavior” is a thoroughly engaging ebook and built-in program designed
to encourage those of us no longer immortal to improve our fitness. Who
wouldn’t like to be more active and potentially reduce the amount of medication
some of us depend on, or actually play with the grandkids instead of watching
them from a lawn chair?
What
is significant about “Inspire Your Fit Behavior” is that the concept revolves
around people we can relate to sharing their results with us. It’s not an
infomercial with a fast talking salesman offering us a two for one deal if we
call in the next thirty minutes or setting us up to buy the next installment in
a never ending series. This is a book with inclusive videos designed to inspire
us to get away from our TVs and computers (a near impossibility for me) and
make a positive change in our lives. Is this a book for you? Well, could you
use some inspiration, would you like to improve your mental attitude? I’ll bet
the answer’s ‘yes.’
Former
corporate executive Tony Whatley is the founder of FitBehavior.org and author
of the book.
Q) In
your own pursuit of physical improvement, you learned the value of friendships
and socializing with likeminded people. How do you suggest an average person
expand their sphere of relationships beyond the one we/they have grown
comfortable in?
A)
I suggest beginning with an online search for physically demanding sports from
table tennis to adventure racing and all those in between, ie race walking,
jogging. Then, examine each until you find one or two that sound interesting.
You need to give something a try. If it doesn't work out, no problem, this is
not marriage, more like “speed dating” until you find a sport you love and want
to stick with it for a while. (And you can always move on to a new sport
to renew your fitness interests. It’s allowed!)
Q) Judge
Faith Ireland began weight training at age 57 and is now a six-time national
powerlifting champion. Retired Admiral Bill Center simply wanted to lose weight
so he could play on the floor with his grandchildren. Two different ends of the
spectrum, yet the same mindset is required. How can an average person turn on
that ‘switch’ to turn a daydream into reality?
A)
Make a decision, build a plan, begin, change directions when necessary, seek
outside advice, persist no matter what, and focus on the goal.
Plan,
organize, adjust, and keep going. There is no end to this continuous loop of
getting and staying fit.
Q) What
inspired you to focus on the over forty age groups?
A)
Over 40 people need it the most. Also, being over 40 myself I realize how much
I need it.
Q) This
book and project were not the results of an ‘oh, gee, let’s do this’ kind of
haphazard thought. Years of research with noted authorities occurred before
anything else took shape. While we, the consumers, sometimes erroneously assume
all projects like this are thoroughly investigated and researched before they
are marketed, that isn’t always the case. You took the extra steps and years to
attempt to cover every base and turn every stone. Why?
A)
I was trained as an engineer and scientist. All of my formal education
instilled in me the attitude that you need to comply with the truth and present
the most accurate depiction of reality possible. The US has a healthcare
problem. FitBehavior and fit/healthy living will solve most of it. Our citizens
need to be inspired to join the “Movement.”
Q) The
inevitable question: Why should we invest in your program/book and not another?
A)
Because Inspire Your FitBehavior can immediately improve your life
and take giant steps toward solving our health care crisis. It has a fantastic
return on investment.
Q) Any
parting thoughts for those (like me) in need of a book like this, but still
practicing procrastinators?
A)
Don’t wait another second to take that first step.
DA
Kentner is the author of the acclaimed suspense novel Whistle Pass. http://whistlepass.blogspot.com/
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