By David Tepera, September 12, 2025

How come, back in the day, people ate red meat, bacon, mash potatoes with gravy, and all the delicious fried foods you can think of, and never got fat? Compare that to today’s overwhelming multiple fad diets, food channels, tic tock videos, or any other social media gurus that suck you into another failed diet program.

Stop it. Quit spending worthless money to stay fat. I know, there’s all these new prescription drugs that’s helping countless people lose weight. To me, if this gives you a boost to start a healthier lifestyle, then I support it. But, what lifestyle changes are you going to make in order to maintain that transition? Just know, you’re not only losing fat with these drugs, but muscle and bone density as well. Yep, you lost weight, but did you get healthier, or create new problems?

You ready for the secret to losing weight? Have you ever heard of “more output than input”? It’s as simple as being more active than the food consumption. We all love to eat, but what are you doing to utilize the intake? Eating without exercising is a life of doctor visits and excuses.

Now, there is nothing wrong with having a little extra weight. If you’re comfortable with the way you look, then that’s fantastic. Since I stopped body building competing a few years ago, I have a few extra pounds around the ole belly. I’m okay with it because at the age of 64, I still have a lot of energy.

My message today is not about how you look, but how you feel. There are no competitors in our gym. We have people of all body types and ages. All of our client’s goals are to be healthier to enjoy life again. As we get older, isn’t that what we all want?

I don’t care what your diet consists of or prescriptions taken. Aren’t you ready to go outside and get your body in motion? Oh no David, it’s way too hot. That’s a lame excuse. Get up, allow the sun to kiss your skin, and let the impurities release your body through perspiration. Believe me, you’ll feel better physically and mentally.

So, today, life is going to change for the better. Getting healthier is simple and easier than you think. All it takes is getting up and get your butt in motion.