One of my favorite people in the weight loss and nutrition world is Dr. Jonny Bowden.
I like his energy, drive and heart. When I knew I was going to be in LA, I had to call him up and schedule a time to meet for lunch and finally meet him in person.
What I also like about Jonny Bowden is that he’s 61 and has more energy and looks better than most 40 year olds I know. He’s a case study for experience and results.
We had a great afternoon and talked about mutual colleagues and friends (he and I both love Mike Adams and his initiative) as well as how we can continue to bring great information to you… our raving fans.
As a gift, he gave me his weight loss program to listen to and I popped it into my CD deck on the drive from LA to Anaheim.
I instantly loved it. Even I got excited to lose weight… 
After lunch I asked him to talk about his own routine and secrets for looking so great at 60.
Here’s what he had to say…
Question of the day: “What do you think the most important aspect of longevity?”
Please click here and scroll down to the bottom of the page to answer the question…
And if weight loss is your goal, I’d highly suggest you take a look at Jonny’s site and programs. (Is this a pitch? Sure! It is also a lifesaver if you get one and it actually works for you. 
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Note: Jonny is not vegan or raw, so if you’re looking for that specific type of weight loss info, this may not be for you… but for those who are just starting or need weight loss motivation (whatever your diet preferences are), he’s one of the best.
To check out Jonny’s programs, you can use my affiliate link (click here) or go directly to his site @ JonnyBowden.com.
Live Awesome!
Kevin
8:20 pm on March 17th, 2008
Kevin, your beard is getting longer!
The most important aspects of longevity, to me, are proper diet and exercise.
A lot of people my age (21) don’t think much about what they’re eating and drinking. Many people don’t associate some of the health problems they have with what they’re consuming on a daily basis. Like Jonny said, people living very long have low fasting glucose and low triglycerides.
Exercise is another important factor. Our bodies need to stay active. Exercise helps us relieve stress, lose weight, circulate oxygen throughout our bodies. The little time it takes each day to exercise will pay dividends for our bodies in the future.
A large majority of the worlds leading killers (cancer, stroke, heart disease and diabetes to name a few) can be prevented, not by taking drugs, but through living a healthy lifestyle that includes proper diet and exercise.
9:19 pm on March 17th, 2008
WOW!
How inspiration was THAT?
Jonny was eating a bagel & asprin for breakfast and couldn’t walk around the block, by his own admission, but, LOOK AT HIM NOW!
YES!
Everyday is a fresh beginning!
A new opportunity to pick the path that will lead us THERE!
Let’s GO!
As for the analogy about youth & savings: TOTALLY!
I’ve become aware of a new interaction with others for me since being on this part of the journey for over a year (Since 7.06): When I’m standing there, at Starbucks for a monthly meeting, watching folks pile on the mocha-choca-dairy-processed grain institutionalized foods I find myself compelled to comment, “That’s what got me where I’m coming back from…” Then, I order my iced unsweetened green tea (the best I can do there…)
Yesterday, I was in line at Subway, for my $5.00 Veggie Deligt on wheat (the only time I eat bread now and it’s super rare…), there was a gal ordering the chicken (hot foods) with mayo and honey mustard and cheese… I had to speak up! “You know, I used to look like you, when I was your age. And, when I was your age, I ordered food like you are now. Look where it got me. Now, I am trying to get back to where I was by eating like this. (I had just ordered the Veggie Delight ahead of her in the line.) So far, I’ve lost 99 pounds, but it’s taken since July ‘06 and I’ve still got a ways to go. Your future will be so much brighter if you just reconsider your order and maintain the way you look now by eating healthier options. Think about it.”
Together, one life at a time!
12:19 am on March 18th, 2008
Kevin what a great guy! He speaks so much sense! And it is all about long-term plans — starting out now. The video was inspiring as well as motivating.
Many thanks
Jeanne
http://www.goalsnaspirations.com
7:05 pm on March 19th, 2008
I think the most important aspect of healthy living is being consistant, having a regimen and sticking to it. You need some sort of pattern and it may evolve to the better as time goes by.
8:43 pm on March 19th, 2008
That’s just it, my MIND. I would not be here
now, at 66 years old, if I hadn’t used my
Mind for the past 40 years. I had health
challenges from my teens when my Mom, daughter of a “conventional” doctor, took me to have my throat radiated. That was the fad then. I had lumpy sore throats and wasn’t able to heal them for long. They put a lead collar around my neck, but I fear that
my thyroid probably was affected, and that was
the beginning of my life-long challenge of
staying well.
I could write volumes, but to be as brief
as possible, I read Adele Davis, studied macrobiotics, astrology, metaphysics, and had
a very active church/spiritual life. I healed my sinus infections, wheat allergy, my
kids’ ear infections, and my husband’s debilitating migraines. I was vegetarian, vegan, cooked and raw at different times.
They all worked for me and I recommend them to
everyone, for a while. But not forever.
Life brings all kinds of changes – and we
must eat according to our life styles. The most effective teachings concerning food and living surprisingly enough, were the truths
I learned in Macrobiotics. The ultimate goal
for Macrobiotics is Spiritual Eating. I learned there are 7 levels of eating, Spiritual being the most elevated. 2 others that I recall are Emotional and Idealistic
Eating. One must advance spiritually to the point where one doesn’t judge any thing.
Snail pie and coffee for dessert? Fine, if that’s what’s available and you’re hungry.
Personally, I hope to have other options as well.
Thank you Kevin for your sharing and enthusiasm to this project.
Julie
12:00 pm on March 20th, 2008
Loved Jonny and his overall attitude of nothing to excess (even exercise). Doing what feels right and not eating things you can’t pronounce!!
He confirms how easy and simple it can be to get right.