I'm with you on the family thing. I've got a wife and 2 little girls, and I'm pretty sure they'd like it if I was around for a good long time. Kind of frightening when I see people my age (43 as I write this) who look like they are 10 – 15 years older, simply because they choose not to take care of themselves.

I spent a lot of years when I was younger not being careful how I treated my body, and am glad that I now choose differently. I plan on being an active old man someday, not one who is limited because he didn't take care of himself.

Thanks again for the comment,
Dave

ps – yes, my office is in Manchester and I live in Hooksett.

I'm with you on the family thing. I've got a wife and 2 little girls, and I'm pretty sure they'd like it if I was around for a good long time. Kind of frightening when I see people my age (43 as I write this) who look like they are 10 – 15 years older, simply because they choose not to take care of themselves.

I spent a lot of years when I was younger not being careful how I treated my body, and am glad that I now choose differently. I plan on being an active old man someday, not one who is limited because he didn't take care of himself.

Thanks again for the comment,
Dave

ps – yes, my office is in Manchester and I live in Hooksett.

Although, there are some deeper reasons why being “in shape” is important to me. I like to be an inspiration to others, to show them that anyone can enjoy not just average health, but abundant health and vibrant physical living (and that you don't have to be a “fitness freak” to do so). I also feel responsible for those around me, my family and friends, and I would want to be capable of handling potential future situations that arise – not be limited by a de-conditioned body. Don't worry, it's more of a preparedness mindset, not paranoia

Lastly, I think that living a physically-focused lifestyle is a dying tradition, a rare practice, and I'm doing everything I can to prevent that from continuing! I meet people all the time who will avoid situations because there is more walking involved than they are comfortable with. I see this as a major cultural issue, and it's going to take a revolution to get it turned around.

In my experience as a fitness coach, what could be labeled “surface motivations” like the vague “I want to look better” generally don't carry someone to their goal. It's not enough to just want something – you need to be compelled to achieve it. There needs to be purpose behind it. If you have an inner drive that is fueled by purpose, you can achieve almost anything.

Best,

John Sifferman

P.S. are you still in NH?