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Using Fitness to Overcome Parkinson’s and Become a Ninja | With Jimmy Choi, ANW
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Jimmy Choi is a motivational speaker, an advocate for Parkinson’s research, an ultra-endurance athlete, a Parkinson’s patient, and a 2-time American Ninja Warrior. But most importantly he’s a father of two, a devoted husband, and a friend to many.
Jimmy was diagnosed with young onset Parkinson’s at the age of 27 (in 2003), and for the first 8 months he lived in complete denial. So much so, in fact, that he didn’t even tell his wife for months. He spent the next several years of his life ignoring the problem hoping a single pill would make his disease go away, and at one point he gained over 70 pounds, topping out at a whopping 240 pounds.
Then one day a single event changed Jimmy’s life forever, and ultimately the lives of thousands of people along with it. On that day when Jimmy literally hit rock bottom, he decided something needed to change. And since that moment he has transformed from an obese person with Parkinson’s disease who could barely walk (even with a cane) without repeatedly falling over to a decorated ultra-endurance athlete, obstacle racer, and ninja warrior.
Jimmy’s secret is incredibly simple: His only goal is to be ‘Better than yesterday.’ And in this episode you’re going to learn the mindsets and tools that Jimmy uses every single day to make incredible progress despite what should be a debilitating disease.
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People are always asking about how I balance nutrition with exercise. It’s simple, balance your food while doing exercise! #pistolsquats #fupd #fitness #nutrition #balance #training #ocr #anw #anw11 #breakfast #eggs #legday
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Parkinson’s Disease or not...this is friggin’ HARD
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Here's What You'll Learn:
- Processing a Parkinson's diagnosis
- Misconceptions about Parkinson's disease
- Learning that everything you do should have a purpose
- The moment when Jimmy learned that he needed to take control of his life
- Setting goals that are not overwhelming but still inspiring
- Taking pride in even the smallest progress
- Re-evaluating our excuses for the things we can't do
- Find a way to tell your story
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