Go from Stressed to Strong: Health and Fitness Advice from High Achievers

by Laurie A. Watkins

Overview

Go From Stressed to Strong is about the war with the unhealthy habits of our stressful lives. Laurie A. Watkins provides readers with practical and proven tools she designed along with health and wellness experts to get on the path to a healthy lifestyle in a 24-7 world. Prompted by Watkins’s own experiences while working inside the world of two presidential campaigns and other high-stress working environments, she shares her own stories as well as stories from prominent men and women across a wide range of industries on their experiences and how they came out the other side. Bestselling author and TV host Bill Nye “the Science Guy,” 2016 CrossFit Games competitor and RN Christy Adkins, professional speaker and Army veteran Dan Nevins, restaurateur Jamie Leeds, two-star Michelin-rated chef José Andrés, and former White House staffer Phil Larson are some of the many voices featured.

Go From Stressed to Strong is for everyone with a busy lifestyle who thinks they can’t fit in being healthy—whether a CEO, a full-time student, a CPA during tax season, or a full-time parent. Watkins reveals how to handle specific challenges to health—sleep deprivation, poor diet, and stress. In doing so, she encourages readers to command their day now, giving them the energy and strength today to make it through tomorrow and the day after that.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781510716537
Publisher:	Skyhorse
Publication date:	04/11/2017
Pages:	224
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 1.10(d)

About the Author

Laurie A. Watkins is an accomplished writer, public speaker, communications specialist, seasoned political strategist, and entrepreneur. She has worked on two presidential campaigns, served in positions from Capitol Hill to the Pentagon, and more recently returned to guest lecture at West Point, The United States Military Academy. A native Floridian, Laurie currently thrives in California with her partner Rob and their dog Whiskey Bravo.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Feeling the Burnout? 1

Chapter 2 Get Out of Bed and Fall into a Routine 17

Chapter 3 High-Speed Fuel 42

Chapter 4 Sleep is not for the Weak 85

Chapter 5 Chill Out and Take a Moment to Breathe 106

Chapter 6 Protect Your Workout by Making it a Priority 137

Chapter 7 Time Management 157

Chapter 8 The Home Stretch 176

Appendix 190

Acknowledgments 205

Endnotes 209

Editorial Reviews

The best asset we have for making a contribution to the world is ourselves. If we under-invest in ourselves, we damage the very tool we need to operate at our highest point of contribution. This is brilliantly illustrated in Go From Stressed to Strong where Laurie masterfully combines sound principles with captivating stories. She shows how we can tap our own mighty resources, adding to both the quality and quantity of our lives, no matter the circumstance. This wonderful book will leave you feeling strong!” -Greg McKeown, author of the New York Times bestseller Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less

“This book is truly a must-read. For anyone out there looking for an informative, motivating, and powerful book to help you find your inner strength to eat, sleep, exercise, and live better (which is probably everyone!), this is a great and entertaining guide. Laurie's account of her own experiences, along with the guidance of experts in every field, has both a personal approach and something everyone can relate to. You'll definitely reflect on yourself while finding your inner strength to muscle through to a happier and healthier life.” -Ilyse Schapiro, MS, RDN and Hallie Rich: authors of Should I Scoop Out My Bagel?

“The best asset we have for making a contribution to the world is ourselves. If we under-invest in ourselves, we damage the very tool we need to operate at our highest point of contribution. This is brilliantly illustrated in Go From Stressed to Strong where Laurie masterfully combines sound principles with captivating stories. She shows how we can tap our own mighty resources, adding to both the quality and quantity of our lives, no matter the circumstance. This wonderful book will leave you feeling strong!” -Greg McKeown, author of the New York Times bestseller Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less

“This book is truly a must-read. For anyone out there looking for an informative, motivating, and powerful book to help you find your inner strength to eat, sleep, exercise, and live better (which is probably everyone!), this is a great and entertaining guide. Laurie's account of her own experiences, along with the guidance of experts in every field, has both a personal approach and something everyone can relate to. You'll definitely reflect on yourself while finding your inner strength to muscle through to a happier and healthier life.” -Ilyse Schapiro, MS, RDN and Hallie Rich: authors of Should I Scoop Out My Bagel?

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