Fitness and Faith - Derrick Johnson

Physical fitness is something that every person, regardless of age, needs to keep up on. When we think of physical fitness, a lot of time we think of dirty gyms, nasty locker rooms, big hunks that smell and look down on anyone that is not like them. Amen.

But it is not that at all. 

When I was growing up in high school, I was anything but fit. I played sports, but was not considered an “athlete” by any stretch of the imagination. 

But, once I joined the military, they “kind of have a way” of getting you into shape right away. I was impressed with what I had become and decided to continue down that road of physical fitness. This lasted through my time in the military and then as a police officer. My main outlet was running. I loved to run. I was putting in anywhere between 12-15 miles running a day, plus the weight room, etc.  That discipline was a daily routine in my life. But, as a police officer, once I was injured, I have to admit, I let things slip. Amen. Don’t shout me down when I’m preaching good!

Our guest today is Derrick Johnson, also an Army veteran, a life coach, a trainer and someone who shares his mission of helping others tap into their true potential.  Derrick came also came from a childhood of being bullied and as a shy child. Physical fitness became his outlet. 

Now, he helps folks – just like you – to gain the confidence and physical prowess that comes from becoming physical fit. Amen!  Derrick specializes in helping you turn just about any pain in your life into FUEL to help FAITH be your guide through life! Amen!

Help me welcome to the program, Derrick Johnson.  Derrick, I appreciate you taking the time to come on the program today.

Just to get this question out of the way – you are not the “Derrick Johnson” pro football player, correct?

Tell us about growing up and how your sister challenged you to get physically fit…

You advocate that nobody should allow our past to dictate our future. No matter what our past may be all about. Explain that for us…

I know you talk about the “runners high” and things like that when you push your body past what it (the body) thinks is the limit. Can you share with us a little bit about that…

I loved working out in the morning. In the Army, I would wake up at 430am, drive to the unit and go for a run 3 or 4 mile run before PT at 6am.  I just loved working out in the morning.  When did you – and when do you recommend – for people to get their workouts in?

How does physical fitness relate to business success, relationship success – and our own self esteem?

I enjoyed working out on my own. Competing with myself. Lifting more each week, going faster each week, etc. What are your thoughts on working out alone or with others?

How does our physical fitness relate to our spirituality?

You share we should make a list of things we DO NOT WANT and the “flip the pain” into fuel to move forward. Can you explain this for us?

I believe one thing we never realize is that we are influencing people all of the time – even when we are not aware of it.  Examples would be our kids, our coworkers, etc.  Share a little bit about how many people may depend on us – some of which we may not even be aware of – and how our fitness level may relate to that…

Should we try achieve a level of fitness that somebody else has? Should that be our goal? Or should we be content with our own fitness goals – even if they are not that impressive to others?  

I know you recommend everyone should try to achieve two things in the morning, one physical and one mental, just to motivate ourselves during the day. Can you explain how that would work for our listeners?

How did you get started in this fitness business? What led you to do this?

What is your goal for your business and how do you see yourself achieving this goal?

I know you have a website, FitWithDerrick.com – there are a lot of testimonials on there. Share with us how someone can work with you to improve their fitness level. If someone has a question our would like to reach out to you to receive more information, how can they do that? How can someone get in touch with you?

I’ll put links to all of this in the show notes below.

Derrick, this has been so interesting. I totally agree that fitness, physical, emotional and spiritual fitness, is something each and every person needs to take more seriously.

Folks, as you heard directly from Derrick Johnson, fitness means more than just doing 100 pushups or being able to lift 200 pounds or run a 7 minute mile. Fitness includes our mental acumen and our Spiritual state as well as our fitness level.

Remember, you have a family that is depending on you. You have coworkers who are depending on you. You have YOU that is depending on YOU to make the right choices in life. Physical fitness is one of those choices. Amen!

Folks, some of you are aware of this, Pastor Bob has lost almost 70 pounds in the past two years. I had let myself go after my injury. But I made a DECISION to change.  And Brother Bob’s favorite pastime is eating! Amen!

So, if I can do it – I know you can do it!  

“Well, brother Bob, you just don’t know where I’m at physically.”  

Folks, I had to have two knees replaced because of my injury! My back is messed up, etc. Feeling sorry for myself saw me gain almost 100 pounds!  BUT JESUS!  Amen!

When I made the DECISION to get healthier, things started changing.  Amen. 

Derrick, I wish I had someone like you I could have gotten in touch with because I believe my fitness level would have been accelerated from what it has been. Amen!

Folks, you need to drop down into the show notes and get in touch with Derrick Johnson right now. Right now – while you are thinking about it. Amen. Just click the links below to reach out to Derrick Johnson and start taking back your life right now. Praise God.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

Email:  derick@fitwithderick.com

Website:  https://fitwithderick.com/

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