In 1989 I was at my heaviest weight of 475 pounds, was a smoker, drank heavily, used drugs, drove cab and the most exercise I got was going from my taxi to the restaurant and back.
I was finally told, in no uncertain terms, that enough was enough. I had what I called "my episode" whereby my heart "freaked out" on me and I thought I was going to die.
I took it upon myself to make a new years resolution to do something about my health and over the next 2.5 years learned, read and put into practice everything I was reading.
I learned and most importantly, I took action.
The result was a 288 pound weight loss which left me at a very gaunt and scrawny 187 pounds. From here, I took up bodybuilding as a hobby and went on to gain over 50 pounds of lean muscle.
You can read my entire story about how I lost 300 pounds of fat.
I used all natural methods of weight loss focusing on whole foods and supplementation. I was introduced to the Sunrider line of products in 1991 and they have become the foundation of my nutritional program. As of this date, it's been 16 wonderful years of eating the Sunrider foods and continuing to become better and better.
My philosophy is to learn something new every day about health and wellness and then put it into practice to see if it works for me or not. I've come to know a great deal in various aspects of health, wellness, fitness and personal growth and now have an opportunity to share that with you, the reader.
What I've put together here is a place for the experts in their fields of the philosophies that I use and promote to teach you themselves how to finally take charge of your life, your health, your weight, your wellness and give you the tools you can use to succeed.
I believe that there is no "perfect solution" for everyone, but rather choices and options that may work for you, but not for your neighbor. I feel it is my duty to share with you what I know, what I use, how I think and help you find a role model for you to follow. I'm a BIG believer in the statement "if they can do it, you can do it".
I'm excited to be in this place where I can allow a medium to share what I know, who I know, the products I use to improve and become better and to watch you take the steps you need to once and for all, create the reality that you desire... however that looks for you.
Lets Change Some Lives
Namaste
Rob
An incredible display of strength, balance and skill by these acrobats. During any Circque du Soleil performance, it’s the strength and balance acts that I love the most.
This video shows the 5 different disciplines of sports acrobatics. These videos were recorded 2006 at the world championships of sports acrobatics in Coimbra / Portugal.
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Here is a great video on the dangers of fluoride, showing how the fluoride program is linked to the US Nuclear program, how original fluoride safety documents were biased and how dangerous fluoride actually is.
According to Jacqueline Kittrell, Public interest lawyer, in a statement in 1997, said “The documents indicate that the University of Rochester’s […]
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Celery is a fantastic vegetable providing both fiber and natural water content. Celery is about 95% water, very alkaline and can be easily eaten anywhere, anytime as a handy weight loss snack.
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It’s a good question I’m sure we’ve all wondered at one time or another, about what to do when the monsters come. How would you react? What would you do? Here is one take on the subject by a young girl who’s prepared for it
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Genetically modified foods are foodstuffs produced from genetically modified organisms (GMO) that have had their genome altered through genetic engineering. The most common modified foods are derived from plants: soybean, corn, canola and cotton seed oil and wheat.
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Today for Friday Fun, it’s cat bloopers. I’ve got two cats of my own and anyone who knows me knows that I’d do anything for them. They’re my “girls”. Found this cat blooper video and wanted to share.
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Bill Maher signs off his show with a piece on “Big Pharma” observing “If you believe you need all the pills and drugs the pharmaceutical industry says you do — then you’re already on drugs.” I especially love his “there’s no money in healthy people, and no money in dead people”
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A comprehensive new report warns that medical evidence is stronger than ever that excess body fat increases a person’s risk for numerous cancers and provides this list of 10 recommendations for preventing cancer.
The report by the American Institute for Cancer Research and the World Cancer Research Fund says there is also convincing evidence linking consumption […]
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It’s Halloween night again here in North America. Naturally this holiday brings up thoughts of costumes and candy, but what about the environmental impact? The writers of this blog have been hard at work providing environmentally friendly tips, Halloween pumpkin recipes, Naughty costumes and a way to remove any fears that originated with your […]
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Can you be fat and happy, or is obesity and weight gain related to poor self confidence, attitude and being unhappy? Do you find that when you’re in a good mood, your confident and successful that you lose weight easily and effortlessly?
This is a completely subjective question of course. People can be rich […]
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Part of the Friday Fun theme, for today a giggling baby video. Kinda infectious isn’t it?
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A few weeks ago I posted a video about Codex Alimentarius and how it will end your ability to buy vitamins and make choices about your own health treatments. A comment from Christie led me to this video, a bit longer and more in depth.
International award-winning filmmaker Kevin P. Miller of Well TV announced […]
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I was recently interviewed for an article in the NY Times about the television show “The Biggest Loser“. I was asked my opinion of the show and if I thought it was realistic or set people up for failure. I had some opinions of course, but you can read about that in the […]
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Does alcohol make you fat? The age old question among lifters and anyone on a weight loss program for sure. You know that drinking makes you fat right? The beer belly is evidence of this fact… or is it? Tom Venuto, author of Burn the Fat, Feed the Muscle gives us 3 […]
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