Praise for Eat Move Sleep
“A passionate and practical guide to living better and longer. Eat Move Sleep will change your life. It might also save it.”
—SIR KEN ROBINSON, Ph.D., author of The Element and Finding Your Element
“One of the most successful nonfiction writers of his generation, Tom Rath has produced a blockbuster book with deep insights alongside specific actions. Eat Move Sleep is a transformative work.”
—DANIEL H. PINK, author of Drive and To Sell Is Human
“Tom Rath lays out ways of changing our eating, exercise, and sleeping habits that are easy to do at our own pace. Eat Move Sleep will be a big help to me and my patients.”
—GORDY KLATT, M.D., founder of the American Cancer Society Relay for Life
“You can’t stop reading … your health IQ will never be the same.”
—PATRICK LENCIONI, author of The Five Dysfunctions of a Team and The Advantage
“Tom Rath has developed multiple creative strategies for a lifestyle of enduring health.
—CALDWELL B. ESSELSTYN, JR., M.D., author of Prevent and Reverse Heart Disease
“Rath’s new book invaluably delivers.”
—BRIAN WANSINK, Ph.D., author of Mindless Eating and Slim by Design
“Backed by science and filled with heart, Eat Move Sleep is the best self-improvement book I’ve ever read.”
—ORI BRAFMAN, author of Sway and The Chaos Imperative
“Eat Move Sleep never lets the reader off the hook. All 76 million of us baby boomers should take heed.”
—MERYL COMER, President, Geoffrey Beene Foundation, Alzheimer’s Initiative
“The new operating code for human health. Reading Eat Move Sleep should be as mandatory as health insurance.”
—SHAWN ACHOR, author of The Happiness Advantage and Before Happiness
“As a physician, I cannot begin to explain how vital this book is for improving human health and well-being.”
—JASON POWERS, M.D., Chief Medical Officer, Right Step
“I learned surprising health secrets from Tom’s lifelong research. Read Eat Move Sleep; you will be stronger and live longer.”
—GREG LINK, co-founder, Covey Leadership Center
“A road map for leading a long and meaningful life. Every human being should have this book right next to the Bible on their nightstand.”
—VAL J. HALAMANDARIS, President, National Association for Homecare and Hospice
“Tom Rath knows this topic inside out and is sharing his best research-driven tips and proven ideas.”
—KEN BLANCHARD, Ph.D., co-author of The One Minute Manager and Fit at Last
“Being healthy begins by reading this life-changing book.”
—ANITA BRUZZESE, author, USA Today columnist
“Filled with valuable tips, this book will help you evaluate and improve your health by making simple changes.”
—CRAIG GROESCHEL, Senior Pastor of LifeChurch.tv
Disclaimer: The material in this book is for informational purposes only. Every person has a unique individual situation and should use common sense in combination with advice from a healthcare professional before undertaking major changes in diet, exercise, or sleep. The author and publisher expressly disclaim responsibility for any adverse effects resulting from the use or application of the information contained in this book.
Library of Congress Control Number: 2013935905
ISBN: 978-1-939714-01-5 (digital edition)
First Printing: 2013
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Copyright © 2013 Tom Rath.
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To my wife Ashley, daughter Harper, and son Everett, who brighten each day … and make the prospect of tomorrow even better
CONTENTS
2 Big Changes Through Small Adjustments
Every Bite Is a Net Gain or Loss