The recent earthquake and hurricane that effected the northeast part of the country reminded me of the horrific tragedies in Japan and started me thinking and reflecting. In my Navy days I visited Japan on several occasions. I have fond memories of both the country and the people. Those I was honored to have met [...]
Excuses Hamper Obesity’s Defeat
{What I am about to write does not apply to those with an underlying medical or hormonal condition. I advise anyone embarking on a weight loss andfitness plan to have a thorough medical evaluation. You want to be sure that you are physically able to exercise and you don’t have any underlying medical conditions.} In our [...]
Kevin Smith, Southwest Airlines and My Own Experiences Revisited
I was recently discussing with a Fat Then Fit Now client about the past case of film director extraordinaire Kevin Smith being bumped from a flight because, it was reported, of his weight. I related to my client of myself, back in my super heavyweight days, boarding a plane and holding my breath, waiting for [...]
Steve Corbett: NEPA’s Enemy of the State of Health and Fitness
I used to write a weekly post entitled Enemies of the State of Health & Fitness (ESHF). The weekly posting was a serious look at public people I viewed, in my opinion, as contributing to our nation’s obesity epidemic. I received a lot of flack because of what was perceived as personal attacks. The posts [...]
Consistency: Obesity’s Conquering Key
Monday thru Friday my alarms awakens me a little after 4 a.m., Saturdays about 6 a.m. and Sundays it doesn’t sound at all, but I am usually awake by 7. Each and every morning I bound out of bed, head to the kitchen and pour myself a cup of coffee. I check my gym bag [...]
More On Childhood Obesity and Bullying
As the school year is getting ready to kick in to gear, I am in the process of setting up some interviews to specifically discuss childhood obesity and bullying. Both topics, alone, are emerging as major problems in the lives of our youths. However combined, as I have discussed in detail concerning my experience with [...]
How Do Alcoholic Beverages Fit Into Fitness?
I recently received a phone call from one of my weight loss clients. She was once again irate about local talk show host Steve Corbett promoting a trip to wine country. I can’t fathom why anyone would spend money to be on a trip anywhere with Steve Corbett, but hey, to each his own. Anyway, [...]
Can The Gym Be Your Church For Physical Well-being?
If the Church is the place for your spiritual well-being, then the gym can be your place for physical well-being. In the gym, the sweat from your efforts are the cleansing waters of a baptism. The grunts and groans of effort are the hallelujahs of rejoicement. And the clanging and banging of iron weights are [...]
I’ve Been Away From Posting
Hi everyone, I appreciate all your emails, notes and messages. Nothing has happened to me. I have had a busy week, in addition to my practice, I have getting my novel ready for release and putting the groundwork in the place for my motivations speaking business, that will be up an running within a month [...]
Don’t Allow Obesity To Turn You Into A Victim
In my writing and speaking I focus on the positive aspects of life, not only to be motivational, but to inspire those that are battling obesity to take charge of their own lack of self-control and in turn take command of their lives. Often times I have been accused of being unfair, unfeeling or uncaring. [...]
