How to Set Goals And Find Motivation To Optimize Your Health with Andrew Steele
Sep 29, 2023
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Andrew Steele, former Olympian and co-founder of DNAfit and Aila, and Joe discuss setting realistic goals for optimal health. They talk about the importance of health trackers, understanding your diet and supplements, and incorporating labs for a holistic health picture. They also delve into transitioning from professional athletics, the evolution of sports supplementation, training for an ultra trail race, and tracking health markers.
Setting realistic goals and having tangible targets can help maintain motivation for optimal health.
Using health trackers and monitoring lab results can provide valuable information for personalized health strategies.
Considering individual genetics, lifestyle factors, and targeted lab markers is crucial for optimizing thyroid health.
Deep dives
Importance of Tracking Lab Tests and Personalizing Health Journey
The podcast episode highlights the significance of tracking lab tests and using data to personalize one's health journey. The speaker emphasizes the need to look beyond reference ranges and focus on individual optimization. They discuss the importance of testing key markers like thyroid hormones, LPPLA2, and homocysteine to identify specific deficiencies and make targeted changes. The speaker also mentions the role of supplements like flaxseed oil to lower LPPLA2 levels and the potential impact of social connections on overall health and longevity.
The Value of Data-Driven Approach in Optimizing Health
The conversation underscores the value of a data-driven approach in optimizing health. The speaker emphasizes the importance of relying on scientific studies and clinical trials to make decisions rather than following opinions or theories. They highlight the significance of tracking lab results and genetic predispositions to identify personalized recommendations. The speaker shares personal experiences with supplements, cognitive function, and lifestyle changes, emphasizing the importance of using data to evaluate and adapt health strategies.
The Nuanced Nature of Personal Health Optimization
The podcast explores the importance of personalizing health optimization and the challenges of finding effective strategies. The speaker discusses the complexities of individual needs and highlights the need for a comprehensive approach. They discuss the importance of monitoring specific lab markers, such as NAD levels and LPPLA2, to guide health choices. The conversation also touches on the impact of exercise, social connections, and mindset on overall well-being.
The Benefits and Limitations of Biohacking and Personalized Genetics
The episode delves into the benefits and limitations of biohacking and personalized genetics. The speaker shares personal experiences with supplements, performance tracking, and genetic profiling. They discuss the potential pitfalls of relying too heavily on functional medicine approaches and emphasize the importance of data-backed decisions. The conversation highlights the need for individual experimentation, data interpretation, and connection to specific health goals.
Exploring Thyroid Hormones and Factors Affecting Health
The podcast delves into the role of thyroid hormones in health optimization. The speaker discusses the challenges of interpreting thyroid lab results within reference ranges and highlights the impact of factors such as heavy workouts, supplementation, and diet. They share personal experiences with specific lab markers and their impact on overall well-being. The conversation underlines the importance of considering an individual's genetic predispositions and the nuanced effects of various lifestyle factors on thyroid health.
The pursuit of optimal health is a lifelong journey, so finding the motivation to continue to make the right decisions can sometimes be difficult.
If you’re not working on a tangible goal - like running a marathon or reaching a PR in squats - then how can you keep yourself from falling into unhealthy habits?
In this episode, Andrew Steele - former Olympian and co-founder of DNAfit and Aila - and Joe share tips on how to set realistic goals that keep you striving for optimal health and performance.
Andrew discusses the importance of health trackers in understanding your next steps, and shares how you can start becoming more aware of your diet and supplement changes to fuel you on your road to optimal health.
Both Joe and Andrew share their lifechanging journey with genetics, and how they’re now incorporating labs to get a holistic picture of their health.
