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  • EPISODE 89: Getting Fit For LIFE. Former Obese Teen Transforms Into a Man of Health and Happiness with Dai Manuel

    Transformation Story: How Dai Manuel conquered childhood obesity and became the picture of health and fitness.

    Dai Manuel – before he became a personal trainer, keynote speaker, author, and a general fitness inspiration – was an obese teenager. He started fat-building when he was 9 years old and packed on pound after pound until he was 14 and weighed an astonishing 200 lbs. with a 38-inch waistline, metrics that shouldn’t belong to a kid who’s barely 5 feet 6 inches.
    It wasn’t until he was 14 that he decided to change the way he lived and that’s where it all began. He built a good habit and swore by it. He lost lots of weight and built muscle over the course of 20 months all while growing 8 inches taller. He has since helped people and has been doing so for 25 years with no signs of stopping.
    Today we’re going to talk about his transformation story, the habits that made him who he is today, and his opinion on the child obesity epidemic. To listen to PART 2 of this episode- CLICK HERE. And to listen to the latest interview with Dai– on how to design a life you NEVER want to vacation FROM- CLICK HERE.
    “If you want to be a positive role model you’ve gotta be doing it too.” Dai Manuel
    In this episode, you’ll learn:
    • At the age of 14, Dai was faced with two choices: to accept his life and live with it or change it for the better. He chose the latter.
    • Dai made use of what he had to grow his knowledge when it came to health and fitness. Internet access wasn’t as popular then so he made use of the library.
    • He began his fitness journey by eating smarter and riding a fitness bike. He eventually got more active and learned taekwondo, climbed mountains for fun, and eventually got into CrossFit and stayed there.
    • When you change to a better version of yourself, people start asking you for helpful advice.
    • Education in nutrition is the answer to obesity problem in kids.
    Key Takeaways:
    • Living a healthy and fit lifestyle is always a choice.
    • Talk about feelings, don’t talk about science when it comes to what kids eat. Ask about how they feel when they eat junk food vs healthy meals.
    • Have a lifestyle that will support your “treats” and cheat days.
    • People workout and go on a healthy diet so they can enjoy life more.
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  • HOW TO DETOX AND TRANSFORM YOUR HEALTH FOREVER WITH STEPHEN CABRAL.

    How to Transform Your Health By Changing Your LIFESTYLE With Stephen Cabral.

    Dr. Stephen Cabral is a board-certified Naturopathic Doctor whose passion for health and wellness stemmed from having experienced severe health complications at the young age of 17. Over fifty doctors and one hundred different treatment protocols couldn’t find out what was wrong with his body and it appeared all hope was lost. It wasn’t until he found the concept of alternative medicine from a doctor who specializes in natural and functional medicine that he began his recovery process. He has since devoted his life to helping others rebalance their bodies and renew their health.
    In this episode, Dr. Stephen Cabral describes his journey into health and wellness that started with his health problems. He shares the doctors he consulted with, the procedures that didn’t work for him, and when he finally found out how to cure his illness. He also explains what a typical day at his clinic looks like, the common patients he encounters, and shares some of his thoughts on self-diagnosis and analysis paralysis.
    “Everyone has a genetic predisposition, but that doesn’t mean it has to be your destiny.” Dr. Stephen Cabral
    In this episode, you’ll learn:
    • Where his fitness journey started.
    • Why a blood test isn’t enough to determine your health.
    • What he notices in his patients when they start working with him.
    • The first step in taking the journey in finding out what’s wrong.
    • The common problems he sees when patients come to him.
    • His thoughts on doing a ketogenic diet.
    • An example treatment for typical patients.
    Key Takeaways:
    • The body will heal itself when you discover, replace, and remove your deficiencies and toxicities
    • There’s a time and place for every form of medicine, but we can’t have every person fit in one little, nice, neat bucket.
    • 95% of all health issues are lifestyle and environment created.
    • Inflammation is a really good symptom, not a disease. It tells you there’s something wrong deep within your body
    • YOU MUST READ Stephen’s book- The Rain Barrel Effect. CLICK HERE to buy on Amazon.com.
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    About Stephen Cabral

    From his online bio:
    Stephen Cabral developed his passion for health & wellness after going through severe health complications at the age of 17. He saw over 50 different doctors, tried over 100 different treatment protocols, but still saw no hope of recovery.
    It wasn’t until he met an “alternative” health doctor whom explained to him how he got here and how he could become well again, that he began his recovery process. It was at this young age that he knew his life would be dedicated to helping others rebalance their bodies and renew their health.
    After almost 20 years, world wide internships, dozens of certifications in the natural health field and a doctoral degree in Naturopathy, you can rest assured that Dr. Cabral’s knowledge, experience, and compassion are at the top of his field.
    His internships included actually studying, working, and living in clinics all around the world. This intimate setting allowed Dr. Cabral to talk in depth with the patients at these clinics and listen to their struggles and path to wellness. He also got to see first hand the remarkable recoveries these people were making. Some of these internship locations included India, Sri Lanka, China, Europe, and various practices in the US.After growing up in Medford, MA and then spending 8 years in Providence Rhode Island, Stephen Cabral has made Boston his home the past 15 years. He currently lives in Boston’s South End and is an active member of the community with his wife, 2 young daughters, and crazy French Bulldog, Moose.

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