You might be wondering if he
has ever had a weight problem.
Several years ago, Rich’s 6’2”
frame was carrying about 207
pounds. He had a little tummy
developing and he didn’t like it
one bit. So he made the dietary
changes and began eating as
I’ve described. He cut out fried
foods, and, what probably
had the greatest impact, he
stopped eating after 7 or so. If
he doesn’t get home until 8, he
simply doesn’t eat. This habit
of not eating after a certain
time is now popularized as
“Intermittent Fasting.” It works
great for him. He dropped 30
plus pounds easily and has
maintained his weight between
170 and 175 for years.
Exercise is especially important
as we age, and Rich stays
active. We have a mini-gym in
our garage where he uses light
weights, an elliptical machine,
and a system that uses his
body weight in resistance
exercises. He works out with
these up to three times per
week, depending on his
schedule. Rich is an avid golfer,
and I can count on him to play
at least once per week. I can
also count on him to walk the
course rather than using a cart,
90 percent of the time!
I’ve shared with you many
of the things Rich does to
maintain his health and vitality.
There’s one more thing and it
may be the most important of
all: Rich loves to learn and to
contribute to our community.
He’s an avid reader of fiction
and non-fiction, he serves as
a volunteer ambassador to
two chambers of commerce,
he is a leader in a personal
development community, and
he works a part time job in the
golf department of a nearby
sporting goods store. Each
of these activities has him
engaging with a diverse range
of other people, accomplishing
new things, and having the
satisfaction of personal growth
and contribution to others.
All of these habits contribute to
my husband’s excellent health.
My role has been to upgrade
the quality of the foods we
eat and supplements we take,
increase (dramatically) the
amount of vegetables we
eat, and to encourage him
in pursuing all the things he
enjoys. That, my dears, is the
most important thing of all.
If you’re worried about the man
or men in your life, my best
advice is to take things one
step at a time. Unless they’re
completely on board with you,
don’t try to change everything
all at once. We made major
changes in our household over
the course of a couple of years.
As your man experiences the
benefits of those changes, like
sleeping better, having more
energy, improving lab results,
etc., it will become easier and
even natural to make them
permanent.
To your good health and
happiness!
Toni is a mentor,
author, and connector
who maintains an
on-line coaching
practice. She lives
with her husband in
Orlando FL where
she is actively at work
to raise consciousness around food and
lifestyle for a healthier, happier tomorrow
for all. To schedule a consult with Toni go
to CrabtreeHealthyLiving.com or email
her at [email protected]
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