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Eat, Move, Think: The Path to a Healthier, Stronger, Happier You
Eat, Move, Think is the essential guide to living a longer, more active, and more fulfilled life—full of answers to your most pressing health and wellness questions.
Doctors everywhere have the same healthier and happier lives for their patients. And yet, no two medical professionals give the same advice. How much coffee is too much? What’s better for your cardio or weights? What is mindfulness, and how can you practice it?
Finally, there are answers to all of those questions and more. Eat, Move, Think breaks down the fundamentals of living a long and healthy life into three nutrition, physical activity, and mental health. Francis addresses the questions that we all grapple How much meat should I eat? Is it okay to sit all day if I work out afterwards? How does sleep affect my mental health? Drawing upon the expert advice of world-renowned doctors and medical professionals, this book captures the innovative strategies of the world’s highest performers—Navy SEALs, cutting-edge researchers, professional athletes—in one handy illustrated guide to everyday healthy living.
Honest, straightforward, and accessible, Eat, Move, Think will empower and educate you, showing you the simple, achievable steps you can take to transform your health and your life.
Doctors everywhere have the same healthier and happier lives for their patients. And yet, no two medical professionals give the same advice. How much coffee is too much? What’s better for your cardio or weights? What is mindfulness, and how can you practice it?
Finally, there are answers to all of those questions and more. Eat, Move, Think breaks down the fundamentals of living a long and healthy life into three nutrition, physical activity, and mental health. Francis addresses the questions that we all grapple How much meat should I eat? Is it okay to sit all day if I work out afterwards? How does sleep affect my mental health? Drawing upon the expert advice of world-renowned doctors and medical professionals, this book captures the innovative strategies of the world’s highest performers—Navy SEALs, cutting-edge researchers, professional athletes—in one handy illustrated guide to everyday healthy living.
Honest, straightforward, and accessible, Eat, Move, Think will empower and educate you, showing you the simple, achievable steps you can take to transform your health and your life.
224 pages, Paperback
Published December 25, 2018
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January 20, 2019
A lot of it I was aware but well written and presented
January 20, 2019
An easy read to get you inspired to make a few healthy living goals for 2019 which has inspired me to choose a goal for each of Eat, Move and Think to do complete 30 day challenges.
I like that it has references from Canadian sources and inspires positive change which may lead readers to more research.
I like that it has references from Canadian sources and inspires positive change which may lead readers to more research.
June 26, 2018
"Eat, Move, Think" was a fun and relatable book that answered so many of my unanswered health questions. I would definitely recommend this book to anyone trying to find useful tips on how to maintain a healthy lifestyle!
September 13, 2021
Straightforward book summarized into three sections of wellness: what to eat, how to move, how to think. A good reference or starter book for someone not overly knowledgeable in these areas. Not well cited. The eat section didn't really bring anything new to light. A few things the author believes such as needing to eat breakfast are up for debate. Generally good information. Not many takeaways but here are a few things to remember that I believe to be true:
- there is no ideal weight. you will have your own homeostasis. it's good to have a decent amount of fat on you in case you were to suffer an unexpected issue. especially as you age.
- coffee drinking is associated with lessened risk of cancer in the most recent studies - up to 400 mg/day
- DON'T DRINK SUGAR SWEETENED BEVERAGES (OR DIET ONES EITHER). at least, not daily.
- you may very well be low sodium, especially if you exercise often.
MOVE - again, not a lot of new takeways. Some important ones might include:
Exercise is the most effective and safe drug in the world. Period. Exercise is just as important to retirement as saving money.
Five workouts a week is the sweet spot (even if only 20 min). Compressive force on your bones is what keeps them strong.
Exercise doesn't cancel out the effects of sitting. Get up. Often.
Attempt to train in carb-fasted states. You may surprise yourself.
Motivate yourself. Gamify exercise. Set a goal and be accountable to a person other than yourself.
THINK - this is the section I took the most from and it's not even close. Most was not new but a good reminder.
- your environment is responsible for about 10% of your happiness. You can influence the other 90. Train yourself. Gratitude journal, exercise, meditation, etc.
- Self control corresponds greatly to later life success. The delayed gratification "law".
- do the hard stuff first and avoid decision fatigue wherever possible.
- routine, routine, routine. SLEEP SLEEP SLEEP. 7 hours is the latest minimum per studies
- always ensure you have something to anticipate/look forward to. this makes you feel much happier. this is one of the reasons covid has been so difficult for many.
- put your cellphone in another room. please.
- procrastination has a net increase to stress. it just shifts and augments it.
- if you can't seem to be able to meditate, perhaps you can achieve a similar state during exercise.
- weather crisis by falling to the level of your training. prepare prepare prepare.
- sometimes you are simply too busy to make socializing a priority. with young kids is #1. accept it.
- do something every day that hurts.
- there is no ideal weight. you will have your own homeostasis. it's good to have a decent amount of fat on you in case you were to suffer an unexpected issue. especially as you age.
- coffee drinking is associated with lessened risk of cancer in the most recent studies - up to 400 mg/day
- DON'T DRINK SUGAR SWEETENED BEVERAGES (OR DIET ONES EITHER). at least, not daily.
- you may very well be low sodium, especially if you exercise often.
MOVE - again, not a lot of new takeways. Some important ones might include:
Exercise is the most effective and safe drug in the world. Period. Exercise is just as important to retirement as saving money.
Five workouts a week is the sweet spot (even if only 20 min). Compressive force on your bones is what keeps them strong.
Exercise doesn't cancel out the effects of sitting. Get up. Often.
Attempt to train in carb-fasted states. You may surprise yourself.
Motivate yourself. Gamify exercise. Set a goal and be accountable to a person other than yourself.
THINK - this is the section I took the most from and it's not even close. Most was not new but a good reminder.
- your environment is responsible for about 10% of your happiness. You can influence the other 90. Train yourself. Gratitude journal, exercise, meditation, etc.
- Self control corresponds greatly to later life success. The delayed gratification "law".
- do the hard stuff first and avoid decision fatigue wherever possible.
- routine, routine, routine. SLEEP SLEEP SLEEP. 7 hours is the latest minimum per studies
- always ensure you have something to anticipate/look forward to. this makes you feel much happier. this is one of the reasons covid has been so difficult for many.
- put your cellphone in another room. please.
- procrastination has a net increase to stress. it just shifts and augments it.
- if you can't seem to be able to meditate, perhaps you can achieve a similar state during exercise.
- weather crisis by falling to the level of your training. prepare prepare prepare.
- sometimes you are simply too busy to make socializing a priority. with young kids is #1. accept it.
- do something every day that hurts.
March 31, 2019
Francis provides perspectives on eating properly, getting exercise and maintaining the mind. For the most parts, his ideas follow the mainstream. New perspectives are often presented. The book provides no references or bibliography, however, and in some sections the author speaks of "a study" without even mentioning the researchers name.
EAT - Francis emphasizes the importance of a balanced diet, and show how to stay away from fads. Some detail on the Mediterranean, dash and mind diets. Seemingly good answers on salt, alcohol, nuts, etc. Simple answers to questions such as why processed food is bad.
Of interest is the work of Stuart Philips on losing weight while retaining muscle, which suggests that one should consume 0.25 grams per kilogram of body weight at each meal to gain muscle mass (typically 25 grams per meal).
The author has a short article on the importance of bacteria, using Dr. Linda Lee as his source.
MOVE - Francis talks of the importance of exercise to the general well being of the body and mind, and its importance to seniors.
In response to the common issue of too little time to exercise, the work of Martin Gibala in developing High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) is described. Maximum output is apparently more beneficial per unit time than other forms of exercise. One claim is that six all-out sprints provide the same benefit as 4.5 hours of moderate exercise.
A short chapter emphasizes the importance of impact exercise in maintaining bone strength.
The author discusses VO2max as the best way of gauging fitness. He describes the Hickson protocol, which emphasizes interval training, as the best way to improve VO2max.
Studies have suggested that training in a fasted state is best for weight reduction, although it may interfere with muscle gain.
THINK - Francis provides advice on happiness, willpower (do the hard tasks early in the day), stress (get plenty of sleep, avoid alcohol and caffeine, exercise), procrastination (set 25 minute periods of work), and other mental challenges of life.
The author points out that declining cognitive capacity does not necessarily happen with aging - a significant fraction of elderly people demonstrate excellent mental abilities. His suggestions for maintaining mental fitness include learning to play a musical instrument, learning a foreign language, playing contract bridge, coaching a youth sports team, and carrying out any project that requires developing new bodies of knowledge or forms of thinking.
EAT - Francis emphasizes the importance of a balanced diet, and show how to stay away from fads. Some detail on the Mediterranean, dash and mind diets. Seemingly good answers on salt, alcohol, nuts, etc. Simple answers to questions such as why processed food is bad.
Of interest is the work of Stuart Philips on losing weight while retaining muscle, which suggests that one should consume 0.25 grams per kilogram of body weight at each meal to gain muscle mass (typically 25 grams per meal).
The author has a short article on the importance of bacteria, using Dr. Linda Lee as his source.
MOVE - Francis talks of the importance of exercise to the general well being of the body and mind, and its importance to seniors.
In response to the common issue of too little time to exercise, the work of Martin Gibala in developing High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) is described. Maximum output is apparently more beneficial per unit time than other forms of exercise. One claim is that six all-out sprints provide the same benefit as 4.5 hours of moderate exercise.
A short chapter emphasizes the importance of impact exercise in maintaining bone strength.
The author discusses VO2max as the best way of gauging fitness. He describes the Hickson protocol, which emphasizes interval training, as the best way to improve VO2max.
Studies have suggested that training in a fasted state is best for weight reduction, although it may interfere with muscle gain.
THINK - Francis provides advice on happiness, willpower (do the hard tasks early in the day), stress (get plenty of sleep, avoid alcohol and caffeine, exercise), procrastination (set 25 minute periods of work), and other mental challenges of life.
The author points out that declining cognitive capacity does not necessarily happen with aging - a significant fraction of elderly people demonstrate excellent mental abilities. His suggestions for maintaining mental fitness include learning to play a musical instrument, learning a foreign language, playing contract bridge, coaching a youth sports team, and carrying out any project that requires developing new bodies of knowledge or forms of thinking.
February 5, 2023
re- visited the book and found it a good framework to think about how to integrate: eating, moving, and thinking in adding to a persons general well-being.
It’s a quick overview of topics in each area and a good starter book.
It’s a quick overview of topics in each area and a good starter book.
January 23, 2019
Pretty good but some dated material on diet.
December 1, 2019
I read this book to get a head start to New Years resolutions I will undoubtably make. It was a quick read with short chapters each laid out to tackle one question which falls under one of three categories: eat (nutrition), move (exercise), think (mental health, including sleep).
There was nothing particularly new nor am I compelled to make any changes, however I did appreciate how much it covers, using a good mix of scientific research and real life examples. I also enjoy the Canadian references.
There was nothing particularly new nor am I compelled to make any changes, however I did appreciate how much it covers, using a good mix of scientific research and real life examples. I also enjoy the Canadian references.
March 12, 2023
Eat and Move sections were very interesting but I felt the Think section was thrown together to end the book. It’s like he ran out of ideas and threw some stuff together. The Think section seemed more about work and less about personal development (there was a chapter on providing feedback). It seemed lacking which is a shame when I found Eat and Move full of useful practical information and ideas.
November 21, 2019
Great book containing some good advice for a healthier life. It is divided into three sections, eat, move, and think. Each section contains short chapters with advice on how to improve eating habits, exercise habits and mental habits.
August 11, 2019
Renewed my motivation. Just what I needed to stay on track.
December 10, 2019
Good info overall. Liked the way he segmented the info into 3 sections.
October 4, 2020
Pretty obvious information. Enjoyed the simplicity nonetheless.
September 13, 2022
Eat and move part is good, think part is very bad. For those reasons I'd give a three stars only...
July 27, 2023
Pretty good I enjoyed it
August 30, 2022
Really liked it - thought it had a ton of really sensible tips to live a healthier life, stated in easy-to-understand ways and backed by various science it referenced.
May 31, 2021
Good for a self help book. Short easy to read chapters dealing with a number of different concepts. Due to the number of topics covered nothing is taken to extreme. Some are new ideas, some older, and others are simply common sense. Presents the advice without being too preachy.
October 15, 2020
Pretty good book. Most of the information you can find it online. It was well written and an easy read
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