If you want to know exactly how Tim McGraw transformed his mind and body, you can read the 266 pages of his brand new book, Grit & Grace. I am certainly not about to give away his daily exercise routines, which include things like rolling candlesticks and oil pump squats and hip hike walks. Or his charming stories about the advice he got from Johnny Paycheck years and years ago. Or the way he stays focused, stays motivated, stays present and just basically stays him. Or the recipes. I mean, my God, the recipes alone are worth the price of the entire book. I could eat a bowlful of his spicy chimichurri sauce by myself. (I'd have to pay for it with the aforementioned rolling candlesticks, but still.) But at the end of the book, just like McGraw would do after all of an album's official credits are listed, he shares his acknowledgements. And the last two paragraphs of that section, on page 276, is where he really gets after it. "It is so important to have the Why's that drive you. So in closing, my biggest thanks to my Reasons for waking up each day: my girls -- Faith, Gracie, Maggie and Audrey," McGraw writes. "Without them anchoring me and supporting me, I would have no transformation story to tell." Then he goes on to thank his mother Betty, his siblings Sandy, Tracey, Cari, Mark and Matthew, his uncle Hank and his father, Tug McGraw. All very sweet. The last part, though. I did not see this coming. McGraw thanks his Start (Louisiana) High School coach Larry "Lub" Butler, may he rest in peace. "You never know how much you can change one child's life for the better by simply showing up consistently," he says of the man who brought personal and athletic integrity to every game. "He helped shape my athletic ability and helped form the foundation of who I am as a person today." From Grammy Award-winning music superstar and actor Tim McGraw comes a one-of-a kind lifestyle audiobook that melds his personal fitness transformation story with practical advice to inspire healthy changes in listeners’ lives. Tim McGraw is as well-known for his unparalleled accomplishments in the entertainment industry as he is for his boundless energy - he is the embodiment of vitality and success. But only a decade ago, he found himself struggling with his health. The demands of his meteoric career and life on the road had taken a toll. McGraw came to a crossroads where he knew that unless he made his physical health a priority, he would put his personal happiness and professional success at risk. In Grit & Grace, McGraw shares his transformation story along with encouragement, inspiration, and real-life, practical advice to help listeners become healthy, strong, and fit in mind and body. For the first time, McGraw will share the details of the mental and physical routine that got him in the best shape of his life. He suggests that there is no magic formula to getting stronger and healthier: It is about making a commitment to do and be better and holding yourself accountable each day. McGraw didn’t follow a playbook or have a squad of trainers overseeing his every step. He describes his way of getting into shape as more "maverick" - tuning into a vision of what you personally want to achieve, staying focused, and putting in the work. McGraw says his physical transformation has ignited a whole-life transformation. "My mind is clearer, my sense of purpose is sharper, and my relationships are deeper. Consistent physical exercise helps me bring focus to my life and to the people who mean the most to me." In Grit & Grace, McGraw makes this transformation accessible to anyone, sharing with listeners the physical and mental tools they can use to create the life they deserve. Supplemental enhancement PDF accompanies the audiobook. PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio. Country supersatar Tim McGraw reveals the story of his mental and physical transformation in the new health and lifestyle book, Grit & Grace.  Tim McGraw; Photo credit: David Needleman Country superstar Tim McGraw will reveal the secrets behind his chiseled body in a new book this year, setting November 5 for the release of Grit & Grace: Train the Mind, Train the Body, Own Your Life. Described as a health and lifestyle book aimed at helping readers improve their own well-being, McGraw tells PEOPLE that Grit & Grace will share personal stories and practical tips. It’s meant to de-mystify not only the physical approach which has helped McGraw transform his body, but also the mental impact of a consistent exercise plan. According to him, it’s helped to focus his mind and deepen his relationships – especially those with his closest loved ones. “That’s something we all want,” the country star shares with the outlet. “And I believe it’s something that is available to anyone who wants it, regardless of their level of fitness. I want this book to help people find what works for them by sharing the mental and physical approach that has worked for me.” After hearing the concerns of family and friends, McGraw stopped drinking entirely in 2008 and replaced alcohol with twice-daily exercise. But Grit & Grace stresses how each person’s routine should be tailored to whatever works for them. Rather than follow a strict, one-size-fits-all program, McGraw would prefer his readers “to create a personal vision and commit to it.” Clearly, it worked for him. McGraw’s current single is the heartwarming “Thought About You,” and he was just announced as part of the 2019 CMA Music Festival lineup at Nissan Stadium. He’ll take part in this year’s iHeartCountry Festival May 4 in Austin, Texas, and will travel to Cuba for his historic One of Those Havana Nights concert series May 23 – 27, among other upcoming performances. What does made from grit but full of grace mean?She is just like a pearl — made from grit but full of grace. She is unstoppable — she knows it's not what happens, but how she chooses to respond, with perseverance in her mind and passion in her heart. What does between grit and grace mean?Between Grit and Grace will show you that success comes when you are comfortable living in the space between grit and grace—grit meaning being resilient and taking charge of your life (socially-acceptable masculine attributes), and grace meaning showing others mercy (socially-acceptable feminine trait). |
