The world of weight loss and fitness is certainly vast, and the



American consumer can absolutely get lost in the thousands of

easy effortless and costly useless ads if not careful. With my

books and research I want to clear the air about the various

myths and false statements regarding our health and fitness that

have clearly muddied the waters for many Americans.

What I want to stress in particular is that there is no magic

answer, potion, or diet pill that is going to make everything

better. The ad on TV where the pretty lady says "it's easy.

you'll love it", is appealing to our need for instant

gratification with no effort. We don't want to hear the facts so

we continue to look for the instant solution. If there was a

magic diet pill, or diet plan, over 60% of Americans wouldn't be

overweight, in spite of spending over $35 billion annually on

diet products.

Achieving weight loss and fitness requires a commitment on your

part to strive for a healthier you. What you will get in return

for all of your hard work and dedication is a fit body, a

renewed clarity of mind, better quality sleep, and perhaps even

a pronounced increase in your libido. I have found that through

the positive changes I have made in my own life regarding weight

loss and fitness, all areas of my life are exponentially better.

I wake up energized, I feel excited about my day and my

interactions with people, my body feels strong and capable, and

my entire outlook on life has improved significantly.

The Weight Loss and Fitness Commitment show that claims that

teach you shortcuts on how to drop 30 pounds in 30 days are

improbable at best and unhealthy at worst.

That claim is water loss pure and simple. You do the math: 1

pound of fat = about 3500 calories 30 pounds of fat = 105,000

calories. To lose 30 pounds of fat in 30 days you would need to

reduce caloric intake by about 105,000 calories or about 3500

per day. If you are eating 3,000 calories a day now, that might

be tough. OK you say I'll exercise it off. 1 hour on a

stationary bicycle running at an average over 20 miles an hour

burns about 400 calories. Meaning to burn 3,500 calories a day

on the bike, you'd need to ride it for about 9 hours.

If you are looking for a quick fix, you will continue to be

frustrated about health and fitness.

However, if you are tired of feeling fatigued and know for sure

that you are ready to make a solid commitment to your own health

and mind, Living to Be Younger can act as a guide. It is my

hope that you will read each page with an open mind and a

willingness to make some changes that will enable you to break

out of your rut.

First, lose the idea that there is a magic diet pill or

supplement that will transform your body to a svelte shape.

Losing weight requires that you expend more calories than you

ingest?plain and simple. This means that you must get up and

moving at least three to five days per week, for at least 30

minutes each session. If you were considerably overweight, it

would be ideal to aim for at least five workout sessions per

week. Always consult with your physician before embarking on

any new exercise plan. Second, take a good look at what you are

putting in your mouth on a daily basis. Aim for natural foods

that are high in vitamins and minerals, fiber, protein, and

complex carbohydrates. Limit your intake of foods high in

saturated fats, sodium, refined sugars, and preservatives. When

you take the Living to Be Younger Challenge, you will find that

your zest for life isn't gone'it's just been hiding.

Congratulations on taking this first step towards a healthier

you.