Success Stories

Chris,
It was great to meet you and hear your talk about your book and staying fit and healthy. Debby and I met you alongside Matt.  I’m an ophthalmologist in Columbus, and am often asked by patients how I seem to never age.  I always tell them to “buy the book”!  Yours, of course.  I got it as a gift from my brother 10 years ago, and found it to be the best of its kind, and still reference it in my practice.

Thanks for coming, for giving such an energetic talk, and for being an inspiration.

Best regards,
Curt

Ola from Arizona, Chris!

Your email newsletter on AFib went a long way towards helping me understand what the heck it is and how it’s treated.  I know several (very healthy otherwise) friends diagnosed with AFib – one whose been resuscitated a couple of times, which sounds pretty frightening.  Bottom line, your description of AFib causes, symptoms, and treatment answered my questions as well as reminded me that I’ve never had an EKG or other heart diagnostic exam.  At the tender age of 65, I’m probably wise to get checked out.

I want to tell you about another wide-spread but little recognized health issue that typically affects older folks which is Chronis Venous Insufficiency (CVI) – also known as Venous Reflux Disease. Here’s a link to a description of the condition:

What Is Chronic Venous Insufficiency? .

I was diagnosed with CVI when I sought treatment for unsightly spider veins in my legs.  I assumed that I needed sclerotherapy treatment to solve the spider vein problem, however when an ultrasound was done on both legs, I was told that I had CVI and that was probably what was causing the spider veins and varicosities in my legs.  This was totally new to me – that what I previously understood was simply a cosmetic issue of unsightly spider veins and varicose veins was actually symptomatic of CVI.  I did some research and discovered that CVI affects approximately 40% of the population: https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/16872-chronic-venous-insufficiency-cvi AND that very few people seek treatment for it.  It’s a primary cause of DVT, Phlebitis and several other serious vascular issues but people don’t typically seek treatment until their symptoms are severe.

The good (and unexpected) news is that my health insurance covers the treatment with endovenous thermal ablation which has excellent results.  I’m scheduled for treatment in the next month and can report back to you if you are interested.

I wanted to see if you’re interested in writing a newsletter discussing the symptoms and treatment of CVI because it’s a disease that most dramatically affects older people, is little understood, and for which few people seek treatment.

As I said, I’m happy to follow up with you as I complete my treatments. In the meantime, perhaps you’ll let me know if you’re interested in sending a YNY newsletter regarding CVI.

Thank you for your never-ending commitment to supporting us “older-but-younger-than-our-years” folks with your beautifully crafted newsletters.

Warmest Regards,

CS

On the Younger Next Year Back Book: “I have had serious neck stenosis issues for years and to put it simply: Jeremy has fixed me. A combination of neck and back strengthening exercises, patiently rolled out over time, has made the difference. He is extremely knowledgeable, thoughtful, easy to work with, and a great guy – [an] unbeatable combination!” – Bob Hurst, NY, former Vice Chairman, Goldman Sachs

On the Younger Next Year Back Book: “Kay has experienced intermittent onsets of severe low back pain due to a hard fall on the buttocks in 2000, resulting in a sacroiliac (SI) joint sprain. Due to the laxity of the ligaments from the fall, Kay had a chronically unstable SI joint. Various treatments such as chiropractic, massage, cupping and acupuncture offered her short-term relief during painful flare ups but permanent relief was never found. Kay was referred to [Jeremy] in 2014 as a last resort. Like most of his clients, she was jaded and her expectations were low.” – Kay

Hey Chris,

I just finished reading YOUNGER NEXT YEAR last night. Really good, and I would love to read Harry’s book about squids, moose, snails, sea slugs, etc, if he ever writes it. I’m 66. My aerobics comes from 3x weekly swimming in the mostly empty Gold’s Gym pool, and bicycling. My sport for fun fencing. When I was a NYC high school teacher I started and coached fencing teams in my school, which kept me fencing almost every day. I haven’t found a way to do that again, yet. I need to do better on not eating crap and strength training. Anyway, this Jefferson quote passed by on my FB feed, and it seemed entirely apt:

“Leave all the afternoon for exercise and recreation, which are as necessary as reading. I will rather say more necessary because health is worth more than learning.” ~ Thomas Jefferson

Thanks for a great and valuable book!

I have been following your book’s Younger Next Year outline for the past 3 -4 months and have lost 20 lbs., and improved my overall fitness and have added 20+ yards to my golf drives! Irons are all 10% longer as well. Weight goal is to be 190, so 14 lbs to go.  I have always been an athlete and in decent shape, but I have really been motivated by your book.  I am 71 years young and plan to be younger next year.  X country skiing will be starting soon, can’t wait.  Hike weekends now, just put the kayak away for the season, ordered my rowing boat, a Whitehall 14 solo.  Can’t wit till delivery next spring. I still work full time and have no interest in retirement. Still working with someone to partner with us to get you up here for a presentation.  I have given away 10 copies of your book, and will continue to give them to my clients and friends.

Working on not eating “crap” and keeping it to 2 drinks, but I admit to not being “there” yet.  May not ever be, but the results are the results and so far, so good.

“Younger” was recommended to me by a friend a little over 4 years ago and it was life changing — more than 40 pounds gone, and more balance and purpose in my life — including a blog in which I discuss the need for purpose, community, health and wealth if you want a kickass life after 50 (over50roadmap.com).  I have no doubt your book was a spark that got me started making some much needed changes and I am so grateful you made the effort to write it.  Now I hope to pay it forward through my blog and through coaching.  Again…thank you. (and a side note, it also got me back into rowing after many decades…and dragged hubby with me…so awesome!!)”

“I read all three YNY books six months ago. I have followed the nutrition and exercise advice ever since. I was not in bad shape when I started, but did need to lose some weight. I’ve lost 18 lbs. My BMI is 22 and body fat is 19%. The Preparation for Movement and 25 sacred exercises have enabled me to be stronger and have more muscle definition. I have a lot less shoulder and hip aches and pain than I had before. Thanks so much!”

Chris, My son 23, bought me your book when I turned 60 this year, I was struggling because I had acquired a new super power: invisibility.  He told me I wasn’t aging, I was decaying-that scared the hell out of me. Worked in Medical Sales all my life, you’d think I’d take my health more seriously, but two decades of spreadsheets, corporate meetings, and client attention found me 100lbs overweight. Now I do aerobics 1 hour 6 days a week, and lift(with my boy) 6 days a week too.
Thanks for the motivation. Your book was funny, inspiring, and down right informative-it’s my second bible.