Fat 2 Fit #96 – Healthy for a Lifetime
TweetWritten on May 12, 2010 – 8:30 am | by Russ Turley
Last show we shared 125 reasons to exercise. Today on the feature section of the show, you’ll see what happens when you put that information to work. We talk to 64 year old body builder Russ Young. He’s been working out and living a body builder type lifestyle for 35 years. Find out what benefits he’s seen over a lifetime of fitness and what you can do to see the same benefits.
In the email and comments, Shannon wrote in about adding a 5th and 6th meal to her diet. She had stopped losing weight. After adding back in more calories to her diet, she started losing again. Ruth is facing some shift work and wants some tips on what to eat and when to workout. Jeff shares some stories of his youth and his experience with working while we are all sleeping.
On the Web Report, Russ has an article about how the US Military is possibly facing a shortage of soldiers because we are all too FAT! Apparently their guidelines put a maximum weight on new recruits such that someone, willing to serve in the military, cannot join because of their weight. They call it a threat to national security! Jeff has an article with the best title ever, “Study Predicts Obesity Apocalypse by 2030″. Maybe not as ominous sounding as a zombie apocalypse, but exciting sounding none the less. In reality it’s about our growing waistlines and that by 2030, we may actually see 100% of the US population either overweight or obese.
Links Mentioned in the Show:
What ever happened to FitBit?
Ruth uses MyFitnessPal
It’s an obesity apocalypse!
Too Fat to Fight
Russ Young on Bodyspace
Recipe of the Week:
Shredded Broccoli Stalks
Homework:
The homework this week is to buy or find a piece of clothing that is just a little bit too small for you. It could be a shirt that is a little too tight for your comfort or a pair of pants that you just can’t do up. Find something that you want to be able to fit into in the next 8 weeks for summer. This is your short term goal clothing, or motivation clothing. When you are at home and have the desire to eat a snack that you don’t really need, put on that clothing, look in the mirror and ask yourself what you want more.
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5 Responses to “Fat 2 Fit #96 – Healthy for a Lifetime”
By Katie on May 13, 2010 | Reply
Love this weeks homework. I just picked up the bridesmaids dress that I am going to where for my sister’s wedding in July. It doesn’t fit. I am in between sizes and the next bigger size was way to big. So now I have a definte goal that I need to get too. Love the show!
By Karen on May 14, 2010 | Reply
Loved this podcast!!! Thank you so much it was great to hear from some one who is reaping the rewards of a healthy lifestyle.
Very motivational.
By Sue on May 18, 2010 | Reply
It’s not too late! Over 50 and can still hope to get back in shape and improve my fitness.Thanks for bringing this inspirational interview. And now I am going to try on my bathing suit. EEK!
By Caitlin on May 19, 2010 | Reply
I love the podcast but I have to admit that I found this week’s interview a turn-off rather than an inspiration. I think Russ’ lifestyle is completely nuts. It just made me think how I would rather be a little overweight than live like he does. I know there’s middle ground but that’s what I need to hear about, not extremes like this.
By terry on May 31, 2010 | Reply
Yesterday I attended a fund-raiser for a soup kitchen and school for orphan children with aids in Namibia. Hearing this podcast today made me a little sad to think that one person’s muscle mass requires the calorie level for an entire week for those children who get meat of some kind twice per week.
Also, very few people can sleep so little like Russ. Lucky are those who can, but for most of us we would damage our health negating any exercise benefits. The famous and successful comet hunter, Don Machholz, also attributes his success to needing only 4hrs of sleep per night. Wouldn’t that be great???!!!