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Dai Manuel’s Whole Life Fitness Manifesto

Maybe you can relate. Many of us put all of our obligations—whether it’s work, family, or social life—ahead of our own well-being and personal growth. We’re so busy taking care of what other people need from us that we forget to pay attention to our own needs. The problem with that is that while this might help us to get a lot done, mostly for others, we’re probably not feeling satisfied with our lives. Even worse, if we’re not care-ful, we can burn out—both mentally and physically. And when that happens, we not only let ourselves down, we also let down those who depend on us.

My goal in creating the Whole Life Fitness Manifesto is to sweep away the negative energies, accentuate the positive ones and empower you to radiate your own awesomeness, along with the greatness of those around you. In a nutshell, the Whole Life Fitness Manifesto is about putting yourself first, which will ultimately benefit those you care about. We all have people in our lives that matter to us. It’s time we begin to matter to ourselves so that we can enjoy an incredible life with each other.

So, welcome to a new kind of fitness book. We’re not just talking about physical fitness here. We’re acknowledging that whole-life awesomeness encompasses fitness of mind, body and spirit. And because this is something that we all deserve, this book is for everyone. Even the most stamina-challenged person can tackle the Whole Life Fitness Power 30 program, which will also test you if you are already pushing your own fitness limits.

Getting a grip on total health and wellness is particularly important now because of disturbing rises in obesity and diabetes. Current health statistics, which you’ll find throughout this book, are not pretty. In fact, they are a sobering wake-up call.

But there is reason for hope. On the other end of the spectrum, there is a booming personal growth movement, in which people are realizing their limitless potential as human beings. Put simply, linking your greater potential to your physical fitness is a powerful combination that can change—and possibly save—your life.

As you’ll see, workouts don’t have to be a chore. Working out is really about enjoy-ing a burst of movement that can function as a reset, break, and check-in with your body throughout the day. It’s about feeling how daily movement can activate all kinds of positive things in your life.

What makes me so certain about all this? Let me share a deeply personal story.

Me and the ladies in my life: Christie, Brielyn and Chardonae.