Higgins has three important maxims. 1. It’s never too late to get in shape. 2 Getting in shape is easier than you think. Just do it little by little and often. 3 “Put your bloody forks down, buddy.” Even by outspoken Australian standards, the third is an inspirational maxim of extraordinary vividness. From my experience, it’s all you need to stay focused.
“People make this very complicated,” says Higgins. “Sleep well, move well, eat well. It’s about finding the kind of exercise that works best for you to get people moving, moving better, and treating and preventing the pain that is shaving off so many people’s health and well-being.
Higgins asks what my purpose is. Mainly for the chance to live longer. Hovering around 15 stone feels awkward and clumsy compared to a steady 11 stone from teens to mid-40s. “I want to see my grandchildren grow up is a big reason,” he says. “Most people choose to live a longer and happier life or die early and live early. You can’t continue to eat like a grown teenager and hope to stay healthy.”
On his diet: Higgins, a former Aussie Rules player who dropped out of contact sports due to injury, follows the well-known 16:8 diet. “Any kind of restricted diet will work,” Higgo says. , close the window. Do 18:6 as well, then lower to 20:4 if that works.”
Then try the 20:4 option 3-4 days a week. In effect, you eat a sizeable meal every 24 hours. For those who love food, it makes every day a little featureless and boring, but it works well and you can definitely drop a pound a day on fasting days.
“David Harbor was great. He just rocks in and does it,” he says. “Most people don’t have that kind of discipline.
