In this episode of Well Beyond 40, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Ashley Koff, a registered dietitian with over 25 years of experience in personalized nutrition. We dove deep into the world of GLP-1, a hormone that plays a crucial role in regulating appetite, insulin, and leptin. Ashley shared her insights on how to optimize your body's natural production of GLP-1 and when it might be appropriate to consider GLP-1 agonist medications like semaglutide and tirzepatide (Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, etc).
We all know the frustration of trying to shed those stubborn pounds, especially as we age. But what if I told you that you don't have to overhaul your entire life to lose fat and reclaim your health? In this episode, I'm sharing five simple changes you can make to your daily routine that will help you hit your weight-loss goals more sustainably. From the power of post-meal walks to the surprising impact of sleep on your waistline, these little hinges can swing big doors when it comes to your health.
In this enlightening episode, I sit down with my brilliant friend Dr. Richard Johnson to unpack the mysteries of weight gain and explore the unifying theory that brings all the current hypotheses together. We dive into four major diet theories about why it's so hard to lose fat, and how certain foods—especially fructose—can sabotage your metabolism and health even if you're restricting calories.
If you're over 40 and looking to lose fat while maintaining your hard-earned muscle, protein is your secret weapon. In this episode, I reveal the five protein-packed foods you should be eating every day to boost your metabolism, build lean muscle, and achieve your best body yet.
In this enlightening episode, I sit down with my brilliant friend Dr. Richard Johnson to unpack the mysteries of weight gain and explore the unifying theory that brings all the current hypotheses together. We dive into four major diet theories about why it's so hard to lose fat, and how certain foods—especially fructose—can sabotage your metabolism and health even if you're restricting calories.
I recently decided I wanted to get in the best shape of my life for my 60th birthday. My original goal wasn't even fat loss; I wanted to put on muscle and improve my overall fitness. But in the process of focusing on strength training, optimizing my nutrition, and making some key lifestyle tweaks, I ended up dropping 10 pounds and 5% body fat… without even trying!
With new episodes dropping frequently, you can count on Well Beyond 40 to separate fact from fiction and give you health advice you can trust to improve your life.
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