The godfather of fitness - Lalanne

[Cody Fielding]

I had the great honor of meeting and listening to Jack Lalanne today. He is 92 years on the planet.

I must admit that it was far more impact-ful than I thought it would be. He was clear in his eyes, soft in his words and direct in his speech.

I loved his forthright manner of addressing the audience. Here are a few paraphrases:

"Who puts the food in your mouth? You do. No one forces to eat this or that. What you eat today is walking and talking tomorrow."

"Anything is possible, anything. At my first health seminar (when I was 16 and weak and sickly) the speaker (Dr. Paul Bragg) told us, "if you follow nature's laws you can be 'reborn'. I have lived under nature's laws since that day."

"The most important person in the world is YOU. Without you, nothing else really matters. Your body is the most powerful and wonderful machine you will ever own. Put the best possible things into it."

"Exercise is King, nutrition is Queen - together you have a kingdom."

I'm not absolutely sure why, but walking to my car afterward, I had myself a cry.

C-

[Coach Gostnell]

Someone who's live that long, with that wonderful insight, who's lived the attitude, made it not just his "operating belief system" but his "operating being system", and then who has spent so much time teaching & showing others how to do the same - in their own way....Just to be around that special energy and outlook, well, that's worth a few tears - of joy, humility, wonder, gratitude, whatever... :)

[Coach Tran]

You met a legend, Cody. It makes you wonder doesn't it? I wonder what my health and fitness will be like in the future?

[Cody Fielding]

Coach Bao it does indeed make one think of that.

Jack is twice my age (having just turned 45) and it's interesting to look in they eyes of someone who has/is living the life (in many ways) I'm planning for myself.

Dan Millman and I were emailing about this and he (having also worked out with Jack many years ago) referred to him as a 'National Treasure' - I couldn't agree more. It was being in the presence of greatness.

It also makes me think about the impact I'm having (and/or not having) and what role I'd like to play as the next half (or so) of my life unfolds.

C-

[Ryan Murdock]

That's very cool Cody. An amazing experience!

The term is often misused and bandied about, but Mr. Lalanne is truly a living legend.

:respect:

[Kathryn Woodall]

Thanks for sharing your experience, Cody. There are definitely thoughts there to ponder and act upon. :)

[Cody Fielding]

His opening line was:

"Thank you for coming. It's great to be here. In fact, it's great to be anywhere!"

He knows what's going on..;).

C-

[Motedgrange]

Thanks for sharing your experience. After reading your post I looked up his site. What a remarkable career, he really was way ahead of the curve. I was also floored when he said that in the 30's there was a doctor talking about sugar addiction! Glad somebady listened back then.

[Coach Wilson]

thanks Cody! Smile

[Chuck Kechter]

Thanks Cody!

[pink.pixie]

CF, thanks very much for sharing!
Cry? Oh sure, because it's a summary of a life lived wisely, you see it in his eyes!
Thanks for posting the picture, very inspiring!

[pink.pixie]

coach wilson, I will get that bar! :)