I had an unexpected encounter with a unique man who I had never heard of and now will never forget.

When entering the waiting room in the Trinity Building in NYC getting ready to go on one of the largest syndicated national radio shows in the country (WOR Radio 710 HD - with Joey Reynolds) last night…

I walked into this room to befriend a man that totally inspired and lifted my spirits on a Friday night when I was so exhausted and tired and would have rather been home.

“I’m seventy-seven years old and feel fantastic!” this man on the couch next to me enthusiastically said to me.

I passionately yelled out “I just want to know where you got those WILD LEOPARD SKIN TIGHT STRETCH PANTS! They’re to die for!!” I stood there laughing hysterically wondering what on Earth this guy was here for.

So, what’s your story?

His name was Pax- another unique element to add to his pants AND his personality!

He told me he was promoting his book and his message of healthy living no matter what age you are. When he asked why I was to be on radio I said … “well funny enough we have a similar message. Mine is to inspire women to look and feel sexy at any size!”

We then realized we were to go on air together that night:

the 77 year old Body Builder and the Plus Size Model…

what a combo!

I asked him if he was a “fire sign” (being that I’m into astrology and can feel peoples signs).. and he said “Well, I’m a Sagitarrius whatever that means!” I said “You’re FIRE! And I can feel it. I knew that’s why our energy connected so well.”

We spoke about what is means to be “sexy”, his story on finding “love” and marrying his current wife in the hospital, literally on the way to the operating room for heart surgery! and how distorted the idea of being “plus size” means in our culture.

Prior to making a DECISION at 52 years old to get into body building he said he used to eat junk food and not take care of his body until that one day he make a choice to change his life.

At the age of 52 Pax became a body builder, entering numerous competitions stealing titles from competitor’s decades younger, including Mr. USA in 1990 at the age of 60 and Mr. Universe in 1995 at the age of 65.

He’s an entrepreneur, millionaire and body building fanatic. Pax has been referred to as the “come-back kid” rehabilitated himself after a quintuple by-pass heart surgery. Doctors said he die. He defied the odds. He proved the doctors wrong.

He told me his wife Sophie, also a body builder holds the title of Ms. America (1990), Ms. World (1995), and Ms. Universe (1998).

Beale promotes a system called “Body for The Ages,” which has become his passion and new life’s work… at 77 years old! The regime includes diet, weight resistance training, food supplements and Beale’s philosophy of “total commitment”.

But I realized there was something even more profound with this guy….
His Attitude.

He had a zest for life like you wouldn’t believe.

He loves to live.

He wants to be here in this world to encourage, inspire and lift others spirits through his message.

This is my message, too:
Attitude is everything.

Be positive. Be uplifting. Encourage others to live their fullest potential.

The only thing you can control in life is your own attitude.
So make it positive and you will see how dramatically your life will change for the better.

People will be drawn to you. You’ll become a magnet for all that is “good”.
You’ll inspire others to want to live, too.

His book is called “Body for the Ages”

Pax is an inspirational to us all.

Today I say:
Live your life to it’s highest potential.

YOU CAN DO ANYTHING YOU WANT IN LIFE.