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A conversation with Paul Matthies:
- Operations Director at Focuswise
- Paul takes us on his journey From 310 lbs to 180 lbs
- He inspires us to consider improving our overall health - not just losing weight
Highlights from this conversation:
- Neuropathy - The scare that motivated a permanent change
- Thinking about my funeral at 38 years old
- 30 lb. Reduction by giving up sugary drinks and limiting sweets
- Through Cardio, Strength Training and Martial Arts, I got my HEALTH back
- Change is hard and scary so it requires a mindset shift
- No magic bullet
- Journey of the whole person- physical, heart, emotions, spiritual, faith
- Taking ownership that this is MY journey
- Had to stop judging myself - judgement invites judgement
- Measurements, Scales and Mirrors are tools not goals
- Food is not the enemy - shift from good vs. bad to wise vs. unwise
- Discipline is what you want most not what you want now
- Physical movement is part of life’s happiness project
- Not what I have to give up, but what I have to gain
- Fear, Guilt, Shame and Perfectionism
- Humility, Pride and food as a crutch
- Getting insight from friends who are committed to their health
- You don’t have to go fast - just go (taking small steps everyday)
- Six Pack Abs with a TON of problems
- Paul’s 12 Commitments
Follow/Contact Paul:
paulmatthies@yahoo.com
Facebook, Twitter (@paul_matthies)
Instagram (paul_matthies)