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DVD
- Renovate Your Body
In this entertaining presentation, Craig discusses the
notion of Renovating Your Body - once and for all. (Also
available on CD).
Fattitude.
While many books focus on food,
Craig Harper teaches that creating life-long change is more about the
dieter, than the actual diet. This book is perfect for people who have a
history of 'almost' getting in shape.
Food
for thought.
In this book, Craig Harper walks the reader through his 21 rules to
Permanent Weight Loss.
So
you've decided you want to get in shape (again).
Imagine a pocket-sized fitness book that takes just twenty
minutes to read. Craig Harper addresses the REAL
getting-in-shape issues.
Craig
Harper - Food, Exercise, and Lifestyle Diary.
If you're serious about your training,
nutrition, and lifestyle - Craig Harper's training diary is an invaluable tool.
Craig Harper is a leading
motivational speaker
and educator. He is a highly
sought-after corporate coach and is considered to be
a leader and pioneer in the areas of personal and
professional development. Working with hundreds of
teams, companies and a wide variety of organisations
on numerous continents over the last twenty years
has given Craig a unique insight into, and
understanding of, human performance and all its
variables. Craig has an ability to educate, inspire,
challenge and make people laugh all at the same
time!
Disclaimer: The people I refer to in this post are not those who may have a weight problem for legitimate medical reasons. No, I am talking about people who are fat for behavioural reasons. People who are fat by choice.
Blunt day. If you're out of shape and feeling precious, come back later. Or not. I know we've touched on this subject before, but I think we need to revisit it... some recent discussions and observations tell me so.
I'm (still) sick of people who have made themselves fat.. NOT taking responsibility for their fat selves. Listen to them and apparently their obesity is about everything but personal choice and responsibility.
It has nothing to do with them.
They are helpless victims of the big nasty corporations who mercilessly manipulate and control the masses. I didn't realise that the multitudes who flock to McDonalds and Krispy Kreme are in fact fast-food Zombies, incapable of making decisions for themselves or experiencing free will. Allegedly the fast food giants are using some kind of Jedi-mind-manipulation thing while we all sleep. Clever. And don't forget those ultrasonic, low-frequency, invisible, silent, odourless, undetectable-by-human being, hunger-stimulation waves that they constantly pump into the atmosphere. Didn't have those in the fifties!
And all this time I've stupidly been thinking that when I gain some fat it's my fault. It's so liberating to know that my big fat gut is not my responsibility. Such a relief. And it's so much fun blaming someone or something else for my gigantic, bloated body. It doesn't help me lose weight of course.. but the venting gives me an emotional release for a few minutes... and that's healthy.. right?
Okay, I know this all sounds a little sarcastic and excessive... but listen to the crap that comes out of some people's mouths when they talk about their body/diet/lifestyle... and you'll discover that this is how they think.
A couple of things to consider:
(1) We (the collective we) have never been more educated about health and all it's related issues - diet, lifestyle, exercise, stress, obesity, work/life balance. We live in the information/education age.
(2) We've never had more resources to help us get/stay in shape: trainers, weight-loss, specialists, fat-farms, books, DVD's, programs, dietitians, life-coaches, low-fat-low-salt-low-sugar-low-GI-low-taste foods, surgery, pills, powders, potions, gizmos, gadgets, saturation TV coverage of anything to do with obesity and of course, the constant stream of never-seen-before scientificbreakthroughs.
And despite this... we continue to get fatter. And fatter.
Everyday, educated, informed, intelligent people who don't want to be fat... remain fat by CHOICE; every day they choose to eat more fat, sugar, salt and calories than their body needs. They choose unhealthy foods. They choose sugary drinks. They choose alcohol. They choose to drive to the drive-thru restaurant. They choose to sit on the couch. They choose to not exercise. They choose to not read (or learn to read) food labels. They choose not be responsible.
And still, the do-gooders run around with their arms in the air crying for corporate blood... "how can these companies be allowed to sell this stuff", they ask.
Hey do-gooders.. here's an old-fashioned concept for you... don't buy it and don't eat it!
Every day I talk to people who constantly eat foods they shouldn't despite (1) knowing what they're putting in their mouth is unhealthy and (2) being desperate to lose weight. When we really think about it, it's actually kind of amazing.
When you're fat and educated (that is, know good food from bad) and you consistently put that burger or cake in your mouth, then you're choosing obesity. Yes we can analyse the behaviours, the triggers, the emotional issues and the psychology of it all... but when we dumb it down and be totally honest with ourselves (there's a concept) we still have total control over (1) what we put in our mouth and (2) how fat we are or aren't.
As long as we dance around the REAL ISSUES we will continue to get fatter. And the simple, non-negotiable facts are: (1) We eat too much (2) We move too little (3) We make excuses (4) We make bad choices (5) We don't take complete responsibility
As a society I believe we are now at the point where the obesity epidemic will not be rectified by more education, more ab-blasters or more low-sugar cereals... I believe the answer is a massive global reality check... and a lesson in self-control and effective decision making wouldn't hurt either.
Motivational
Speaker - Craig Harper Craig Harper is one of Australia's most respected
motivational speakers and educators. Some of Craig's recent clients include:
"We had our annual
conference over the weekend of the 23rd and 24th Feb, 2008 and we had
Craig Harper as one of our presenters. He was wonderful, funny and
professional, and he got our message through to the staff in a positive
and fun way. He was loved by all!"
DVD
- Renovate Your Body - Craig Harper
In this entertaining presentation, Craig discusses the
notion of Renovating Your Body - once and for all. (Also
available on CD).
Fattitude
- Craig Harper
While many books focus on food,
Craig Harper teaches that creating life long change is more about the
dieter than the actual diet.
Food for thought
- Craig Harper
In this book, Craig Harper
walks the reader through his 21 rules to Permanent Weight Loss.
So you've decided you want to get in shape (again)
- Craig Harper
Imagine a pocket-sized fitness book that takes just twenty minutes to
read. Craig Harper addresses the REAL getting-in-shape issues.
Alinta
Telstra
ANZ Bank
Commonwealth Bank of Australia
National Australia Bank
Corporate Express
Pricewaterhouse Coopers
Department of Infrastructure
Department Planning and Community Development
Simplot Australia
Porter Davis Homes
Rothschild Merchant Bank
Royal Children's Hospital
Fernwood Fitness Centres
Flour Daniel
Brivis
Sensis
Western Water
South East Water
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here.Some nice words about Craig:
"We had our annual conference over the weekend of the 23rd and 24th Feb, 2008 and we had Craig Harper as one of our presenters. He was wonderful, funny and professional, and he got our message through to the staff in a positive and fun way. He was loved by all!"
Ally Memic, IMCD, Australia