At a time when there is so much to admire in our new President, here's another aspect to applaud: Barack Obama's lifestyle is a perfect model of energy generation. He's accomplished a herculean task over the past year; achieving more than many of us could hope to in several iifetimes. Looking at his lifestyle from the point of view of a physician, it's no mystery to me where he gets his incredible mojo. Just look at his actions over the past week as an example.
Over the inaugural weekend, in what had to be some of the most intense days of his life Obama found time to exercise, do community service and attend religous services; he didn't drink coffee or alcohol (two beverages many of us would be tempted to lean on in hectic days), his inaugural luncheaon eschewed inflammation-causing red meat for fish and poultry and he spent time with family. By all accounts this was not atypical behavior for Mr. Obama. Even during the most brutal days of campaigning he said exercise was his coffee, rarely missed a day at the gym and proclaimed his favorite snack to be pistachios and fruit. This is exactly how a person needs to live in order to constantly generate and replenish their energy.
If you are beginning to feel like Obama is superhuman and impossible to emulate, think again. Everyone can achieve this level of energy generation one step at a time. This is exactly the kind of lifestyle I advocate my book and 21 day plan, The Source. For more than a decade I have researched the science of energy generation in order to help my patients with fatigue, and designed my plan for energy generation so that anyone can expand their physical and mental resources and have more vital energy.
During the swearing in, many people marveled at Obama's calm. Well, remaining calm in the face of stress is a sure sign that a person is a master of energy generation. Not only did Obama appear to stay in control of the stress that most likely accompanied the highly charged situation of having the nation's eyes on him, but he gave some wonderful clues as to how he does it. In his speech, Obama asked us to deepen our lives with service and selflessness. It's exactly that sort of giving to others that brings energy into one's life.
A calm and abiding spirit, wholesome non-inflammatory foods, exercise, spirituality, a cleaner environment, love and forgiveness are the pillars of health. If you want to begin on the path of positive energy on which Barack Obama has traveled such a great distance, you can. Take a look at my book, follow the 21 day plan, and begin to feel energy flowing back into your life.
