Can you eat your way to a thinner body?

Do you want to "defy" Father Time? Dr. Atkins of the famed Atkins-Diet was called "the age-defying doc" in many interviews. I found this odd as he was only in his 70s. He died as a result of a freak accident. While there are conflicting reports, he was probably in decent health. However, when it comes to "defying age", Atkins doesn't even make my Top 100, let alone my Top 10.

Atkins

was not into exercise. He was not an obese man, but he was certainly not fit. He chose to 'eat' his way to a 'thinner' body. That only works if you want to be a smaller version of the same, weaker, flabby you. Not fun if you ask me. When I was obese, I wanted to be a smaller, more muscular, stronger, more energetic, balanced, dynamic me. What do you want? I do thank Atkins for brining issues of insulin resistance to the public eye, controversy and all. This is an important topic.
So, is the answer a low-fat-vegetarian life? I've seen vegetarian doctors who look like they were just released from a prison camp. Drawn and frail. Still others live the vegetarian lifestyle and age beautifully. I've seen people eat meat and fat and look, feel, and live like a million bucks-- while others look like a "literal" million... All green and wrinkly. What gives? There is a pattern here in all the chaos. It is the truth underneath the fluff and the trends. It is the foundation of my book -- Fit Over 40
Get this: there is no such thing as a "healthy" diet-- or even a healthy lifestyle. We're all unique. You simply must do what I talk about in Fit Over 40 if you ever want to be lean and healthy

Personalize.

Perhaps you've done it already...that's great. Want to do even better? Role Models -- that's a great place to start. My book is full of them. Pattern and repeat. That's the secret to faster results. You just have to pattern the 'right' people. Sometimes that isn't so easy. We look at the people in the gym who are super-fit and assume, "Hey, that's the guy or gal I want to follow. He/she looks great!" So what? He or she may be born with incredible genes. He or she may have had plastic surgery. In today's gyms, he/she may be on drugs that help you look better. You simply must find specific role models. Then pattern your routines accordingly. And, adjust those routines to suit you. Personalize. Stop following the masses. Use the examples set by people who have been where you are right now...and succeeded. People with your general bodytype, health issues, and even lifestyle. Are you looking for THE age-defying... Supplement? Diet?? Workout plan??? Forget it! You won't find one -- but you will most certainly find the one for you if you use my principle of Role Modeling covered in Fit Over 40

So, can you 'defy age'? Let's get straight with the terms. The word "defy" does not mean "cease". At this point, no one can stop aging. According to Dave Kekich, founder of Maximum Life Foundation, this will change eventually. Sooner that you may think. They estimate 50-75 years. Wow. Perhaps. Perhaps not. For our discussion it is not important. The reason?
Age is far more a state of mind than a state of body.

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This does not mean you just "think young" and presto -- you feel it. No way. That's the illusions hucksters want to sell you. I am here to give you the 1-2-3 facts. Some of these facts are really cool and fun. Others require some hard work and lifestyle modifications. So what?

Without a challenge, we die. Remember that. To find the age-defying routine that works for you, you must experiment. Start by role modeling. I helped you get started with 52 examples age 40-80, found here -- Fit Over 40
Role modeling allows you to see and apply the results and actions of others. My role models in Fit Over 40 are all living 10-30 years under their chronological age in terms of looks, health, and energy. Pattern them. Duplicate their results in your own life using your own plan. One that you have personalized with your own goals.

"OWN fitness." That's one of my favorite sayings. Why rent energy, health, and vitality when you can own it? While this feels challenging at first, it is actually freedom defined. Life occurs only in the now -- this present moment. The moment has already passed to the next, and the next. Tick-tock... I'm challenging you to "re-create your now". Start by simply changing your mind toward what it means to age. I know...simple. Simple does not always mean "easy". But, simple is always uncluttered. Once you choose to think with power using the principles I cover in Fit Over 40 and in my BodyTalk audio CD, guess what? Your body must follow. Every single time. No exceptions. Let's kick Father Time where it hurts. Sincerely, Jon Benson Creator/Co-Author, "Fit Over 40 "