Today’s Guest – Dr. Mark Pitstick
1. Your name, title, and age? What do you do (or did you do) for a living?
Dr. Mark Pitstick; age 59; author, lecturer, frequent radio/TV guest, holistic chiropractic physician
2. Who was the person that inspired you as a child to eat healthy and stay fit? What was their relationship to you?
My beloved dad who passed on in 2007.
3. What did they do to inspire you?
In the 8th grade, I utterly failed the physical fitness test and was humiliated by my gym teacher in front of my friends. I couldn’t do one pull up and only a few pushups and sit-ups. I told my dad what happened and he encouraged me start exercising every morning. He put up a pull-up bar and gently coached me to do a little more each day. The next year, I aced the physical fitness test and my gym teacher was amazed when I did 12 pull-ups.
4. How did their lesson change your life?
Before long, I grew in fitness, confidence and self-esteem. Exercise became a life-long habit and I’ve enjoyed many sports and activities over the years. At nearly 60 years old, I still run, lift weight, play racquetball, hike, kayak, bike, practice karate, do yard work and enjoy a high level of wellness.
5. Do you convey their message to kids in your life presently?
Yes, I impress this lesson to my patients, family and friends. Small steps, taken consistently over time, result in HUGE benefits and improvements. Start today to create the life of your dreams. You are an infinite being of energy/consciousness/spirit who has unlimited potential and great gifts to share. But you can’t know and show this truth if you are depressed, sick, and fatigued.
6. What would be your main message to children today to lead healthy lifestyles?
You deserve to feel, look and be your very best. Creator did a wonderful job with the human body but you have to do your part. You probably will live to age 90 or more: Will you be active and feel great? Or will you be in a nursing home slobbering on yourself? It’s largely up to you and the choices you make from this point onward.
7. Do you have a web site you would like to promote….web address only?