Article: Writing this book was painful...

Writing this book was painful at times, especially when I was recalling the story my parents had told me about the circumstances of my birth and the difficulties I went through during my childhood. On the other hand, it was also gratifying to know that writing about my own hardships could be a way to help others to overcome whatever problems they were experiencing and bring more happiness into their lives.

Writing about how to achieve fitness on a practical level was the easiest part, thanks to my 25 years of experience in the field. Also, I've always been intrigued by the power of the mind to affect everything we do, and I wanted my readers to understand that it is also a powerful tool they can harness to attain their fitness goals.

My experience at Miraval Resort and working with my mentor, doctor and yogi, Dr. Dharma, have brought me an amazing wealth of knowledge in the area of mind/body. People need to know that stress, fear, anger, frustration and doubt are linked to diseases and obesity before they start any kind of diet or exercise regimen. This is what I am passionate about. I know that when people grasp the mind part, the physical part will naturally fall into place.

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