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Jul 29 11 tweets 2 min read Read on X
Hard pills you need to swallow if you want to get in shape:
If you're out of shape it means you've accepted being average.

The most contrarian thing you could do is get your body in shape.

Getting fit is the one thing that most people just can't seem to do in their life and accomplishing it makes you above average.
The more fatter you are, the worse your brain works

Having a big belly reduces blood flow to the areas of the brain responsible for decision making & emotional control.

This is not a statement but a scientific fact.

If you want your brain to work better get your body in shape
Your family is watching.

How being out of shape affects your family:

1. You lack the energy to play w/ your kids
2. You lack the libido to have sex with your partner
3. You set yourself up for an early death

Lastly, you are the example of what health should look like.
It's a psychological process

You can have the best plan on the planet but it won't work if you don't change your identity & deal with your emotions.

This means turning into the person who loves to exercise & eat healthy foods.

It means no using food to numb your emotions.
No one cares

Most people are out of shape, which means they prefer you to stay right where you are.

No one will care if you change your exercise or eating habits. In fact, they might try to stop you.

The only person who cares will be you and maybe your family.
It'll be slower than you think

Speeding up the process never helped anyone.

Getting in shape is not a 6 week challenge. It's a lifestyle change.

You must prepare for the long road ahead or you'll end up losing your results as fast as you got them.
Misinformation is rampant

Information is everywhere & it takes time to figure out what is real.

What you see on social media are usually the extremes.

For most people health is not about eliminating carbs or eating only meat.

It's about finding balance.
Food is a drug & most people are addicts

We use food when we're sad.

We use food when we celebrate.

We use food to numb our stress levels.

We approach food much like addicts approach drugs & alcohol but because it's accepted no one wants to admit it.
After reading all of this you may be wondering,

"What's the point then?"

Anything worth having is going to come with obstacles.

It's better to know them up front than have them hit you in the face when you're not looking.
If getting in shape was a video game these would be the bosses to overcome. Use this as a guide to navigating the pitfalls.

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A Japanese doctor has just proven that living to 100+ isn't luck...it's a formula.

Dr. Shigeaki Hinohara lived to 105 while most doctors barely make it to 70.

Here are his 8 secrets to living a long life: Image
1. Never fully retire

His principle was to stay purposeful and always have a goal or a plan for tomorrow.

Purpose fuels energy, and staying engaged and busy keeps your mind and spirit young, no matter your age.
2. Stay in motion

His philosophy was not about intense workouts. It was about walking often, skipping elevators, and carrying your own things.

Gentle movement all day beats sedentary habits and a body that's always in motion keeps you healthy and energized.
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If I woke up 30 pounds overweight and wanted to lose it all by the end of this year, this is EXACTLY what I'd do:

1. Eliminate alcohol. When you drink your body prioritizes burning it first. Trying to burn fat while drinking alcohol is playing the game on hard mode.
2. Multiply your bodyweight by 12. That will be your daily calorie intake.

3. Multiply your bodyweight by .8. That will be the daily grams of protein you need to eat to maintain/build muscle while burning fat.

4. To keep it easy focus on hitting your calories and protein.
5. Set the right meal schedule:

- Last meal 3 to 5 hours before bed
- First meal 1-2 hours upon waking
- Second meal between them

6. Eat a breakfast containing 40g of protein to regulate hunger and appetite at night while building muscle.
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He is 59 years old and looks like he's in his late 20's or early 30's.

Here are his secrets to looking half his age: Image
DIET

He eats a high protein low carb diet.

Daily meals include Hainanese chicken, fish, rice, eggs & legumes.

He also prioritizes water intake & limits sugar, preferring to consume it during the daytime if necessary.

He attributes 70% of his youthful appearance to his diet.
WORKOUTS

He trains with weights 3-5x per week with up to 1.5 hours each session.

3x a week he does low-intensity cardio (running exercises with weight training & the occasional yoga session. Image
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The key to building a stronger low back is by addressing the 4 pillars:

1) Hip mobility
2) Glute strength
3) Core stability
4) Movement
5) Mindset

Here are 8 effective exercises to build a stronger low back:
The World's Greatest Stretch

The WGS is a collection of stretches in one.

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Breathe through each stretch & go within your range of motion.
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This is what happens to your body when you hang every day: Image
1. Improved Posture

Don't want to look like a croissant? Bar hangs help strengthen & mobilize your upper body.

They also provide a constant stretch on the shoulders, back arms & lats.

This helps reverse upper body posture defects that come from sitting for too long.
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The grip of your hand supports your weight.

A good grip improves your performance across all exercises, like pull-ups, rows, deadlifts...anything requiring a strong grip.

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If they did this from the ages of 20 to 80 they would have spent a total of 10+ years of their lives on a screen.

Phones are a great invention but they're more toxic than you think.

That's not even the worst part...
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It affects GABA production where disturbances can be a warning sign of addiction.

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