Don't be an Average Person

February 8, 2011

Did you know that the average person consumes 156 lbs of sugar per year? That they drink 50 gallons of soda and eat 24lbs of candy every year? The average person workouts... well the average person doesn't, but of those that do, they train two times per week for about a half hour each time. The average man weighs 27 lbs more now than men in the 1960's. Women, well they are up 29lbs in that same time period.

Living average means lowering the bar on our health. The average person today will not live as long as their parents. This is the first time in history that this has occurred. I meet with people every day that focus on being the best parent or the best worker, but then they are at best only average at their health. Really when you think about it, if your average at your health, how can you be at your best at anything else? With 50 gallons of soda and 156 lbs of sugar in your gut, your energy is less than perfect and your focus is well... ummm...oh yeah, compromised. This average path will lead you to less than average health later in life that will affect both your work and family whether you like it or not.

Really this average thing has gone too far. Whatever happened to our larger than life super heroes? Arnold and Sly have been replaced by Robert Downey and Tobey Maguire? Seth Rogen is even in a superhero movie! Given this fact, I mean who will play wonderwoman if they decide to make a movie about her. Wait, don't answer that, I just don't want to know.

When you walk into the gym this week, do something above average. Show up an extra day this week. Do another set, another rep, just do above average things that those next to you are not doing. Eat above average, exercise above average, and you will feel and perform above average. All of this will lead to above average health, increasing your energy and focus. All of this will lead to greater (and above average) performances at work and at home.

If you are interested in being above average, you can contact Adam Jauregui at 956-8003 ext 316.