Thirty years ago, I wasn’t exactly a poster boy for healthy living. After decades of yo-yo dieting, my weight had ballooned to an all-time high. My blood pressure was in the stratosphere. And I was nursing a half-gallon-a-night ice cream habit. My overall health was that of a much older man. A geriatric man, to be specific.
Fortunately, at age 50 I finally faced facts. If I kept living the way I was, I might not be alive much longer. So I began making the kinds of lifestyle changes you’ll be reading more about in this blog. And in so doing, I learned something profound: change your life, and given time, your body will change too. This insight is a key part of what led Enid and me to open Canyon Ranch. And it’s a key part of Canyon Ranch’s healthy weight philosophy. New Year’s resolutions and fad diets may take weight off, but they don’t keep it off – consistent, measurable changes you can live with do.
So take it from a former stressed-out, Rocky Road inhaling, overweight executive on the fast track to a coronary. If I can achieve a healthy weight, a more joyful, vibrant life, and still enjoy ice cream (in moderation!), so can you. And the purpose of this blog is to inspire you on that journey.
Be well.
Mel
Mel – good for you. This is so motivational. You can’t turn back the hands of time, but you can sure wind the clock back up.