Five Rules That Have Kept Me Slim for 53 Years I can’t tell you how many times people ask me, “How do you stay so fit?” It happens at airports, work conferences, and even among friends and family. The funny thing is, I don’t really see myself as “fit.” I’d love to have more muscle... Continue Reading →
The Bill Always Comes Due
Good health isn’t just about looking fit, and it’s not only about lowering your risk of disease. The truth is, time will pass — 5, 10, 20 years — and eventually, the bill comes due for the habits and choices we make today. Many people treat health like a trade: “I’ll enjoy my food and... Continue Reading →
From Hell to Balance: What I’ve Learned About Alcohol
Of all the things I’ve been through in life—and at 53, there are plenty—nothing was harder than my struggle with alcohol. As I sit here writing, I still can’t find words that do the pain justice. Hell. Despair. Misery. Imprisoned.That’s about as close as I can get to describing what it felt like in the... Continue Reading →
Obesity in America: A Crisis of Convenience and Ownership
What is obesity, really?Obesity isn’t a feeling—it’s a measurable health risk. Medically, a person is considered obese when their Body Mass Index (BMI) is 30 or above. That’s not subjective. It’s a globally accepted standard tied to higher risks of diabetes, heart disease, and early death. You can calculate your own BMI using this CDC... Continue Reading →
Freedom Rules, less restrivive rules.
Based on my life experience, of 52 years, here are some aspirational goals for a great life... Rule #1: Stop putting so many rules on yourself. Life is inherently unpredictable, and we're all spinning in space on a round ball, which is a tiny speck in the vast universe. When you recognize how insignificant many... Continue Reading →