Whose Afraid of The Big, Bad (Pig)?
Dear Friend,
Yesterday I wrote about having a monthly contest.
You send me a pic of yourself doing Combat Conditioning
in front of (or on) a famous monument, somewhere in the
world, and if your picture is chosen as "Best of the Month"
you win 2 months of access to the Matt Furey Inner
Circle.
To kick-start the idea, here are some pics of me doing sprints
up the Great Wall in China, as well as one of me doing a one-legged
squat, going downhill - and one of me doing Hindu pushups and wall walking.
 
 
Please note: You don't see anyone else in these photos. This
could mean only one of two things: 1.) Everyone was scared
and got out of the way, or ... 2.) I visited a remote area of
the Great Wall that tourists don't know about.
Well, if you guessed #2, you're right. The privacy made for
great photos - but the ride to these places was too long.
Now, in reference to yesterday's morning e-mail, some very
interesting reactions came in. I had a woman who has never
bought anything from me get upset because I called Michael
Moore a "pig" and a "slob."
She said, "I thought about just letting my "unsubscribe" speak
for itself, but I did want to let you know that you crossed the line
in offensive by attacking a "pig" (otherwise known as obese person)
in this latest newsletter. I'm willing to bet the majority of people who
order your products don't already look like you do - if they did, they
wouldn't need your products, would they? No, they are FAT PIGS who
apparently in your mind deserve to be ridiculed because they don't look
like you. I don't expect to change your mind or anything, I'm not trying
to prove a point, I'm just letting you know why this "pathetic slob" is taking
her hard-earned money elsewhere."
My comments: I was NOT ridiculing "obese" people. I was talking about
Michael Moore, who just so happens to be, err, unpleasingly plump. The
truth of the matter is that "obese" people do NOT get better by being called
"thin" - or by coddling or "nurturing." They get better when they look in the
mirror and admit the truth to themselves with phrases that go as follows:
"My God, I look like a pig. I better change."
"Holy cripes, I'm a complete slob. I better change."
"I can't believe I couldn't even do one pushup. What a pathetic excuse
for a human being I am. I better do something about this."
Remember the movie "Crazy People?" Wherein Darryl Hannah and
that little midget (er, height-impaired), Dudley Moore, were locked in
a nuthouse (sorry, er, psychiatric ward). If you haven't seen the
movie, you gotta watch it.
Why? Because they are writing ads for major companies that make far
more sense - and were far more profitable, than the idiot (er, mentally impaired)
ads written by ad agencies. Anyway, in one scene, the ad literally asks the
"obese" person to admit that they are a "fat slob" - to dial a number and order
the product.
Guess what happens? The "obese" person does exactly that.
Now, let me tell you a little story that proves how right on this movie truly
was.
Back in the 80's and 90's, when I had a gym for personal training out in
California, I trained a LOT of "obese" people. Without exception, the ones who
got fit were the ones who admitted their present condition was not ideal. And
yes, they literally told me, "Matt, I'm just a fat slug." Or "Matt, I've got to
do something about this huge gut I'm lugging around." Or "Matt, I'm a total whale
right now."
Not kidding.
In fact, today, I receive tons of emails from people asking if my program
will work for them. And you'd be surprised to read the content of these.
Again, in most cases, the person writing refers to himself or herself with
terms like "cow," "whale," and yes, you guessed it, "pig."
One such person who has totallly transformed his health and his life is Robert
Lucarelli. He came to me when he was pushing 400 pounds. He started with Combat
Conditioning. Then he got into Gama Fitness. Today, Robert is 238 and a lean
machine.
 
Robert "Blob" Lucarelli was an obese, lazy, blubbery beached whale until I got my hands on him. Now he's a fit, strong, lean powerhouse. And I can do the exact same thing for you.
To see more pics and read more of his transformation go to Gama Fitness
Sure, we can get into all the psycho-babble and all the "I AM FIT" messages
that all the schelf-help gurus teach - but the truth is that the "obese" get far
more accomplished when they get off the sympathy train and "DO SOMETHING."
Until they admit the truth about their condition and say, "I WANT to
be fit. I WANT to be healthy" - they'll get nowhere.
Unless I'm mistaken, Michael Moore spends a lot of time eating. And I mean, A
LOT.
Not only that, I'm willing to bet that Michael Moore would have trouble fitting
into a military uniform, much less being able to go through one-minute of their
drills. Yet, if he were in the military (God help us), he would get fit far
faster with "pressure" than with "sympathy."
Final point: If you want the "obese" to get fit - show them the path to fitness.
Don't sugar-coat. Don't lolly-gag. Tell them flat-out that they have a problem,
and if they WANT to do something about it, they WILL change.
Last February I saw a good friend of mine in Phoenix. He had dropped from 325 to
250. I noticed he was on the rebound. While sitting in the midst of a group, I
leaned over and told him that I was concerned about him, that he was gaining
weight again. I told him I cared about him and didn't want to see him go back to
325.
My comments "stung." Believe me, they did. But they also got results. He got back
on track immediately and moved in the right direction.
Where would he be going today is someone didn't tell him what I told him? Makes
you wonder.
And so, in closing, if you look anything like Michael Moore, get off your arse
and follow my program. It will change your life. Don't worry about how much you
can do. Just get started.
In fact, here's a little incentive. Take a before photo of yourself at your
BIGGEST. Get my program and follow it. Get into kick butt shape. Keep a journal
detailing your progress. Send me your before-and-after photos and journal.
In October I'll have a Combat Conditioning Training Camp - and we'll see the
pictures and hear the stories of those who entered the contest. I'll choose the
BEST example of all and that person will win a significant cash prize (to be
determined, but I'm considering $10,000.00) or a full day consultation with me.
Anyway, I gotta run. Have my own workout to do.
Kick butt - take names.
Best,
P.S.: If you're looking for sympathy, you've come to the wrong place. Get your
butt in shape today. Follow my program. The fastest and easiest way to get
started is here.
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