Ben Franklin Eating Advice

March 2, 2012
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If you’ve been following my blog, you’ve noticed I’ve been paying more attention to diet. I started reading Tilden and his rules of eating, and then quickly realized I had a food addiction. Awareness is always the first step. Then, it helps to seek out motivation that encourages you to change in the direction you [...]

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The Introspection Technique

March 1, 2012

It is tempting to get caught up in looking at others, gossiping about them, being jealous, thinking they don’t work hard enough, that they don’t take care of themselves, or what have you. A poem on one of my grandpa’s bookmark said it all in the first stanza: Instead of watching folks go by, Turn [...]

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Simple Keys to Fitness: Fresh Air

February 25, 2012

Indoor air is sometimes more polluted than outdoor air. Bad news for people who spend the majority of their lives indoors. In The Way to Live by George Hackenschmidt, he says “the principle food for man is air.” Air is life. Hold your breath and find out how important it is. Our indoor lifestyles need [...]

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Posture Exercises for Computer Users (practically everyone)

February 16, 2012

Many people sit around all day with their heads forward and their chests sunken. It’s not us—it’s our occupations! The fact is, when you’re occupied with driving, working at a computer, or texting your lover—unless you’re vigilant—it’s easy to fall into the head forward, sunken chest trap. ¿Ask Yourself a Question? What is your current [...]

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Spinal Twist to Retain Spine Mobility

February 15, 2012

The only time you twist in life might be when you’re backing out your car. And maybe then you just use your neck (or only your rearview mirror like my dad does). But your back can, and should, twist, too. If you’re lacking this movement in your life, you should supplement a twisting motion periodically [...]

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Eating in A Whole, New Way

February 13, 2012

Eating plays a huge role in our culture. What we eat and how we eat is so habituated that trying to change is hard. But if you’re getting sick, getting fat, getting tired, etc. the first place to look is your diet. Ever since reading John Tilden’s books on food and toxemia, I’ve been even [...]

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Exorcise Vs. Exercise

February 12, 2012

Hey, I’ve wrestled with addiction. That’s why I can spot addiction a mile away. Let me tell you a secret: Many people are addicted to exercise. Just like someone might be addicted to drinking, many people have to get in their exercise fix, or else. For these people I’ve reserved a special term: exorcise. Exorcise [...]

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Jacque Fresco – Successful Ager and Founder of The Venus Project

February 8, 2012

New to Working Man Fitness? This website is all about taking control of our minds, eliminating addictions, and living a healthy and fit lifestyle—so you can end up like Jacque . Check out the Getting Started with Exercise Guide and the Overcoming Addictions Guide—two great places to get started. Jacque Fresco. The guy is almost [...]

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A Great Example for How to Live Well Into Old Age

February 7, 2012

A few months ago, I interviewed a man by the name of Mike DiCerbo. It’s likely you haven’t heard of him, until now. I met Mike in 2007 when I joined the Scottsdalian Toastmasters club. He immediately impressed me as someone with an iron will and a sure sense of who he was. I interviewed [...]

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Suggestion: Remove Clutter from Your Thoughts

February 2, 2012

“It is necessary that we release all thoughts—as well as things—that clutter up our lives.” – Ernest Holmes, The Science of Mind My wife used to drive me nuts with always putting things away. She didn’t like the clutter, she said. It drove her nuts. TV remotes, coasters, keys, wallets, movies, everything has its spot. [...]

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