Kelly Slater won his first world title at 20 after jumping from 43rd place, then credits a Dr. Joel Wallach tape about nutrient deficiencies for changing how he approaches health. He's experimented with water fasting and sees surfing as a deep connection to nature that keeps him competitive.
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From 43rd to 1st
Dr. Joel Wallach
Water fasting
When I was first starting out, all I wanted to do was I want to be the number one surfer in the world. I won my first world title at 20. I went from 43rd in the world to first.
Near the ocean.
It'S such a big part of your life. You know, surfing really provides feeling. I think most humans nowadays with the way life is, we've lost that feeling. In surfing, it's kind of more personal because you in the ocean and there's not other people playing this game that you're in. Whether it's just the speed of the wave, it's a real connection to nature.
Whether you knew it or not. You were spending so much time moving your body and grounded. Touching the surface of the earth is one of the healthiest things that you can do.
I was in a health food shop and there was a tape by Dr. Joel Wallach. He said, no one dies from old age. There's no such thing. You die of a deficiency of something over a long period of time. I was like, this is fuel for my fire right here. I'm gonna actually, like, start being healthy. And then I got into water fasting.
I think water fasting is game changers. And there's always these life changing.
Testimonials that we get out of it. When you first make a change you're in control of with your body, it's so exciting and inspiring.
What keeps you passionate and still having that drive to stay at the top of your game? Because I'm sure the entire surf world wanted to knock you off.
You're gonna hate. You're gonna, like, hold this against me here.
