James H. OKeefe - The Forever Young Diet & Lifestyle

Whatever you dream you can dobegin it. Boldness has genius and power and magic in it.

JOHANN GOETHE

B y nature we are designed to be energetic, lean, fit, inquisitive, optimistic beings brimming with vim and vigor while living in the ideal native environment. Unfortunately, we are orphans of a world that is gone forever, and our environment is vastly different from that for which we were genetically designed. Staying healthy and fit doesnt come naturally to us anymore because some of our ancient and outdated instincts betray us. As adults we are hard-wired to move only when we have to, to rest when we can, and to eat as much as possible whenever food is available. Those instincts served us well in an untamed world where we had to save our energy in order to secure food, water, and shelter and withstand frequent periods of scarcity. If you follow these obsolete instincts in the ultraconvenient world of overabundance that is twenty-first century America, you will be doomed to a suboptimal life that includes obesity and illness.

The program detailed in this book combines the best of both the ancient and modern worlds. We will reintroduce you to the natural human diet and lifestyle, which has the power to bring you a lean body with forceful muscles and strong bones, an aerobically fit heart, a good immune system, and an attentive, curious, and confident mind geared toward working and playing harmoniously with others and building enduring social bonds. The program will also teach you how to take advantage of the greatest and safest modern pharmacologic breakthroughs. Often one or more of these drugs are needed as correction factors because we live in a world so foreign to our genetic makeup. You are living at the dawn of a revolution in the sciences of human health and aging. Scientists are learning how to engineer life itself, and the potential implications are vast and unparalleled. Much is yet to be discovered, but the basic tenets of how to achieve optimum health and longevity are clearly emerging. These principles are outlined in this book. They have the power to bring people longer, healthier, and more vigorous lives than any generation in the existence of the human race.

Yet most Americans, while living longer than their ancestors, are not living more vigorously. In fact, many people spend a large proportion of their life struggling with suboptimal and sometimes miserably poor health. Perceptive people are finally awakening to the urgency and gravity of this problem. The battle to achieve fitness and longevity in a high-tech, high-stress, high-calorie, inactive world that is conspiring to make us fat, sedentary, and lethargic can be fought and won one individual at a time, beginning with you. It is a high-stakes fight that you cannot afford to lose. This program is your battle plan for victory.

This book details a no-gimmicks program based on cutting-edge science. It contains practical, down-to-earth advice on how to become lean and youthful. There are currently 30,000 diet books available, yet most people dont know what to believe, how to eat, or what is right for their family. This book is about what works, not just for diet because nutrition alone is not enough to keep you lean, fit, and healthy for the rest of your life. The program also focuses on how to exercise and why you should embrace optimism, volunteerism, spirituality, and even have dogs and cats in your life. Here is a surefire way to rejuvenate your life and have fun in the process.

Many Americans are at a crossroads in their lives. By following the crowd in our inactive, junk-food society, we often find ourselves putting on a few extra pounds each year, and then struggling with yet another dietonly to fail once again. This path leads to a life drained of energy and enthusiasm that progresses to chronic illnesses and disability. After a decade or two on this diet and lifestyle, a person usually doesnt feel good or perform optimally and may barely recognize the face in the mirror some mornings.

However, you can choose to take the path less traveled. If followed closely, this course can revolutionize your health. You can regain a more youthful figure and improve your zest for life. Your outlook can be brighter and happier, and you will feel the energy coursing through your system. You will think more clearly, and decision making will seem easier. Your complexion will return to the vibrant glow of youth, radiating a natural beauty that comes from the inside out. You can turn back the hands of time and dramatically improve your overall health. Yet all the knowledge and technology in the world cannot help you make that transformation unless you are motivated and willing to embrace change.