As a coach and fitness professional, Jon Benson's unique skill set
has been called "the ultimate blend of Anthony Robbins and Bill
Phillips." He is living proof of his methods, as a mere seven years
ago he was clinically obese and near death.
has been called "the ultimate blend of Anthony Robbins and Bill
Phillips." He is living proof of his methods, as a mere seven years
ago he was clinically obese and near death.
Having lived through obesity, and having beat it, allows Jon to
relate to so many others and what they are going through.
Today, Jon is an internationally recognized transformation
lifecoach, specializing in mental strategies for the excellence
lifestyle, fat-burning nutrition and superior physical fitness. He
is the creator and co-author of Fit Over 40.
lifecoach, specializing in mental strategies for the excellence
lifestyle, fat-burning nutrition and superior physical fitness. He
is the creator and co-author of Fit Over 40.
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CB: Jon, for a lot of people at any age, the biggest problem is
getting over the inertia of starting. Any tips? And do they differ
for someone like yourself that had been in fitness before compared
to someone getting fit for the first time?
getting over the inertia of starting. Any tips? And do they differ
for someone like yourself that had been in fitness before compared
to someone getting fit for the first time?
JB:
Craig, I would start by encouraging anyone interested in changing
their body, no matter what their age may be, to change their mind
first.
Craig, I would start by encouraging anyone interested in changing
their body, no matter what their age may be, to change their mind
first.
What I mean by that is simply this: we excel at what we 'become'.
We dabble at what we 'participate in'.
Most people want to "participate" in fitness. Perhaps join a health
club, get a trainer, go on a diet, and so-on. Yet everyone on the
planet would answer YES to this question: "Do you want to be fit
for the rest of your life?"
Think about it: Can you be 'anything positive' for the rest of
your life when you dabble at what you seek? No.
So, to get over the inertia of starting a fitness program, I
encourage what I call "Core Linking".
Core Linking is covered in my book, "Fit Over 40". This is where
you attach your deepest Core Values to a specific fitness and
nutritional goal. Then you "Personalize" these objectives into a
what I call a "State of Becoming."
You 'become' your goal. Rather than "achieving" a goal, which for
most is followed by an immediate cessation of the lifestyle
patterns they used to become successful, I say 'become' your goal.
Become "a body-shaper." Label yourself as a "bodybuilder",
"body-shaper", "physical culturist", "athlete", whatever! Create a
label that FORCES your goal to be LARGER THAN YOU.
This engages the subconscious mind to a remarkable degree. It
challenges you in ways that prevent things like "boredom" or
excuses like, "I don't feel like it" from getting in your way.
All of this begins with the power of The Core, which I cover in my
book.
Oh, by the way -- it doesn't matter if you're a newbie or a
seasoned bodybuilder, Core Leveraging works to achieve and become
whatever you desire.
CB: Thanks Jon. I know that you've prepared a special message for
my readers at
==> Fit Over 40
I recommend to our readers that you visit that page today.
So Jon, how do you help people stick with the plan? We all know
motivation wanes quickly as results slow down. Any tips?
motivation wanes quickly as results slow down. Any tips?
JB:
Believe it or not, I really don't believe in motivation. "I
believe in inspired, consistent action."
Believe it or not, I really don't believe in motivation. "I
believe in inspired, consistent action."
Motivation is short-term. I can motivate just about anyone with a
good speech or perhaps an emotionally-charged piece of music. But is
this long-term? Hardly.
good speech or perhaps an emotionally-charged piece of music. But is
this long-term? Hardly.
The truly successful, at anything in life, are self-governed and
intrinsically motivated. Actually, they are "inspired" -- and
that's the ticket beyond the motivational trap.
Don't get me wrong -- we all need motivation from time to time. But
I like to think of it as sugar. It's quick fuel that burns out just
as quickly.
Inspired action, which comes when you develop your Core, sticks
around for the long haul.
Inspired action makes a guy like Lance Armstrong take on the Tour
de France after going through the worst cancer imaginable. Inspired
action drives a boxer to continue a fight with a broken jaw. And,
inspired action will PULL YOU toward a goal.
The opposite is a feeling of "I have to." This is a "push". We
want to be PULLED. It starts with inspired action, not motivation.
CB: And finally, what nutrition and training changes have you
noticed at different stages in your life and in the experiences of
the success stories in your book? Do the nutrition principles
change at all? What about training and recovery?
JB:
As you age, your body tends to process carbohydrate more
reluctantly.
There are exceptions of course, but for the most part people with
any issues with bodyfat to begin with should curtail their intake
of carbs.
This may not mean a "low-carb" diet, but they certainly work if you
enjoy protein foods as I do.
Cranking up the protein, the water, and various forms of cardio can
allow just about anyone at any age to get the fat off and build
muscle.
I'm building plenty of muscle at 43 -- more so than I did at 33. The
body fat comes off a bit slower, but not much...that is when I
consume a higher protein, controlled carb, moderate fat diet with
intense and brief weight training sessions.
I am currently experimenting with daily cardio sessions which vary
in intensity. Some are longer at 65% MHR, others are 30 minutes at
85%. So far, so good.
Bottom line: If you eat and think properly, as I discuss in Fit
Over 40 (the mind is a huge part of all of this), your body can
respond like it did when you were 20.
Finally, I recommend everyone have a full hormone panel done to
make sure any poor eating habits over the years have not lowered
thyroid levels, testosterone, or growth hormone.
If your levels are low, ask your doctor about natural alternatives.
There are many to choose from before you jump into "HRT", or hormone
replacement therapy. Hormones are more vital to fat loss and muscle
gain than calories and cardio.
Without your hormone health, you can forget about building muscle
and burning bodyfat. Since hormone levels tend to decline
with age, this is not something to be ignored.
I cover how I manage my hormones in Fit Over 40. I found a
combination of HRT with supplementation and food worked wonders.
However, I had pituitary damage at 27, which adversely affected my
hormone levels early in life. Most people will not need HRT to
elevate their hormone levels. Again, this is best covered with your
doctor -- and no one should ever self-medicate.
As you mentioned, I have a special course available to your readers,
that can be found here:
CB: Thanks Jon, that is greatly appreciated. Any final comments for
today's interview? I'm sure we'll be talking more in the future.
today's interview? I'm sure we'll be talking more in the future.
JB:
My system of Caloric Rotation allows for muscle building and the
burning of bodyfat to happen at the same time. In order to get the
body you want, you want to gain lean muscle. That gives you the
curves you seek, plus keeps your bones nice and strong.
My system of Caloric Rotation allows for muscle building and the
burning of bodyfat to happen at the same time. In order to get the
body you want, you want to gain lean muscle. That gives you the
curves you seek, plus keeps your bones nice and strong.
You 'also' want to burn off excess bodyfat. Otherwise you'll never
see the muscle you are building. Once you do that, you're "toned".
In short, you become a fat-burning machine.
see the muscle you are building. Once you do that, you're "toned".
In short, you become a fat-burning machine.
You can read more about how I do this in my book, Fit Over 40, if
you don't have it already.
you don't have it already.
So "mentally let yourself do this". Mentally give yourself
"permission". That sounds strange, but it's actually part
of my System. The mind must be engaged or the body will not follow.
"permission". That sounds strange, but it's actually part
of my System. The mind must be engaged or the body will not follow.
CB: Thanks Jon. No matter what your age, Jon's mindset changing
tips will help you burn fat and gain muscle - and more importantly,
build the best body of your life.
tips will help you burn fat and gain muscle - and more importantly,
build the best body of your life.
Sincerely,
Craig Ballantyne, CSCS, MS
Author, Turbulence Training
Author, Turbulence Training
P.S. On that link Jon gave is a very special e-course.
I'd like you to sign-up today, particularly if you're having any
trouble with your current program. I want you to stay focused on
achieving all of your goal.
trouble with your current program. I want you to stay focused on
achieving all of your goal.
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