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AGING IS A CHOICE Part 12- Giving Up Alcohol, and Gaining Something New

By Robert Manni

Let’s face it. Our culture is fueled by alcohol. Whether it’s a celebration, business dinner, meeting friends to watch a game, or even a quiet night at home, alcohol is too often part of the routine—and that can be a problem as we age. The cumulative effects of drinking are not good for you. … read more

AGING IS A CHOICE Part 9 – Replacing This with That…

By Robert Manni

One of the keys to successful aging is making the right choices to benefit and reflect the different phases of life. By being open-minded and adaptable, you can love what you do and not give up what you love just because you are getting older. Review some long-time behaviors and practices and see … read more

AGING IS A CHOICE Part 8 – Vitality for Travel 

By Robert Manni

Have you ever come back from a great trip only to get sick once you’re home? Just recently, a friend went abroad traveling through different countries, going on excursions, eating and drinking with gusto only to spend the next two weeks sick as a dog—and it wasn’t just him, but his entire family! I can’t tell … read more

AGING IS A CHOICE Part 7 – Getting More by Eating Less 

By Robert Manni

When I was growing up eating three square meals a day was the norm. Breakfast was considered the most important meal of the day. Kids were encouraged to clean their plates at every meal. Sound familiar?

Times have changed, and my dietary habits have shifted drastically for the better. These days, I eat less and, … read more

Aging is a Choice – Part 3

Simple, yet effective external practices can make you feel younger, every day.

Last month, we discussed internal practices that help mitigate the aging process. This time we’ll explore a few simple, yet effective external, physical practices that work for me. I hope you will consider them if, like me, you want to feel younger every … read more

Aging is a Choice – Part 2

Get Younger from the Inside Out

Last month, I shared a bit of my journey towards better health and longevity. This month, I explore how choosing to see aging as a choice has brought me tremendous gains in my mental, emotional, and even metaphysical life. Looking back, I realize that the many small and significant changes I’ve made has me feeling … read more

Aging is a Choice – Part 1

Daily practices are doors to conscious transformation.

Ten years ago, at the age of fifty-seven, I had a wake-up call that changed my life. While finishing up a long run by the beach, a tremendous pain engulfed my left side. I staggered home and collapsed on my bed where I remained in agony for the next five … read more

Lessons from the Lockdown: Tips for Making our Time-Out Work for You

We are exactly where we should be right now.

I know that sounds crazy. Who wants to be stuck inside the house on a sunny day in late spring? No one. But, if there is anything your Guy’s Guy has learned it’s although life rarely serves up what we expect, it always reflects the world we create individually and collectively.

The silver lining of … read more

The Guys’ Guy’s Guide to Getting in Shape (To Get in Shape)

If you watch as many films as I do, you know that if a movie sucks during the first twenty minutes, it’s not going to improve. The same can be said for most important aspects and experiences of our lives life. You need to get things off on the right foot, and that means being prepared to nail the beginning…of anything. This also goes for fitness and wellness and diet. If you want to run a … read more

The Process of Elimination Diet

Want to lose weight, increase your energy, and end your cravings for crappy foods? Introducing: The Process of Elimination Diet.

If you’re like me, you love food, you love to eat, and you eat well. While we do our best to either lose or maintain our weight, we face temptations about our food choices every day. It all comes down to choices. When it’s time to eat, you pick this or that, and the … read more