From Flab to Abs

By Dr. James Arthur Williams

• Language: English
• Publisher: UnmaskYTP
• Release date: Jun 5, 2020
• ISBN: 9781735106342

Dr. James Arthur Williams

Brief Bio: Currently, Dr. Williams serves as an associate professor (tenured) at the University of Tennessee and is the owner of UNMASKYTP, LLC, training domestic and international leaders to dwell in joy while seeking curiosity in every pursued endeavor. He teaches mindfulness, various leadership tactics, and one-on-one coaching to build brighter leaders for the future. He has worked with leaders in Spain, South Korea, Bulgaria, China, and at many Fortune 100 companies. Dr. Williams is also a professional actor, in multiple TV shows, such as Murder Chose Me and a SAG movie role, Marbles and Bullets, as Uncle Tom. He wrote four books, Check Your Life: Be Limitless and From Thug to Scholar are his most noticeable books. He has also published over 17 scholarly articles and delivered over 30 invited presentations to academic and industry leaders. Dr. Williams has a passion for collaborating with unique individuals, and he is committed to seeing the positive attributes like and conflicting personalities; he believes all play a pivotal role in creating productive teams. Dr. Williams thinks leaders must generate strategies to demonstrate the value of all teammates. Dr. Williams earned six degrees (two doctorates), Ph.D. from Iowa State University. He honorably served the United States Air Force, winning Airman of the Year. He played professional arena football for the Raleigh Rebels (2005-2006). Dr. Williams has industry experience in the dental, banking, sales, pharmaceuticals, manufacturing, hotels, and education. He is also a Certified Hospitality Educator and trainer. Dr. Williams was also recognized as a Top 15 Emerging Scholar of 2019 by Diverse: Issues in Higher Education. Dr. Williams also was a featured speaker for TEDx UTK in 2019. Best international mentor for Chinese Hospitality Education Initiative for the 2019 national championship in Shanghai, China.

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To my God, my wife, my kids, my family

and friends, and all my supporters. I am

grateful for my body aligning with my

spirit to give me the best body possible at

the age of 40. I will dedicate the rest of my

life to living in excellence and to getting the

most out of my vessel.

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From Flab to Abs

by Dr. James Arthur Williams

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Contents

Introduction to flab

Physical fitness and commitment

What is your motivation?

Believe in a force that is greater than you

Principles governing my eating and workouts

My first daily diet/routine

My beginner workout

Be a busy bee

Practice moderation and meditation

Eat in moderation during festive events

Learn to meditate and eat great

Blueprint woes

Keep it simple: Do what works for you

My typical vegetarian day

My typical non-vegetarian day

My typical day after a weight loss

How I lost 13 pounds in 7 days

Food is thy medicine

Stay connected

Transformation photos

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From Flab to Abs

Dr. James A. Williams

INTRODUCTION TO FLAB

Most people want to have their cake and eat it, too. To me, this is a no-brainer because I do want cake and want to eat it, too. The conundrum is that I have a strong desire for abs and a healthy vessel. I want hard abs that exhibit ripples when I wear tight-fitted shirts. I want people to witness my hard work in the gym and self-discipline in the kitchen. Well, maybe there’s a little more to it—I want other people to admire my cuts and to view me as some kind of demigod! That might be a bit much, but I am sure you understand my thought process. It is hard to have the hard physique and abs when you lust after food constantly throughout the day. My lust led me to eat donuts, honey buns, cakes, and anything sweet that piqued my interest. I had a love affair with sugar; I would salivate whenever my wife removed cakes or cupcakes from our oven. I am still a glutton for carbohydrates (carbs) and breads, which can produce flab and hide abs.

Over the years, I fell in love with Club crackers, brownies, and Nothing Bundt cakes. I lived for food, and I still love food. I have a radical acceptance of that pleasant truth. Food is a part of life, and we should not fear food, even the sugary, processed, and bad carbs. However, food should not control our lives or serve as our motivator to live. Food started to control me, and there were many nights when I wondered off, dreaming about what I would eat the next day. I envisioned purchasing a Chick-fil-a sandwich and spreading honey mustard sauce on my bun. I would wake up with a slight smile just to imagine how I would devour it and shoot the wrapper in the trashcan like winning the NBA finals. It was an absolute love fest. I thought about how I would wash down the taste of my sandwich and waffle fries with a chilled Dr. Pepper. My parents warned me constantly, James, you reap what you sow.

And I did. I sowed a lot of surgery and fatty seeds