
The Human Upgrade: Biohacking for Longevity & Performance You Can’t Instagram Health: Evolving with Chalene Johnson : 623
Sep 3, 2019
Chalene Johnson, a top lifestyle and business expert, dives into her transformative journey after a health scare challenged her views on wellness. She highlights the dangers of relying on social media for health guidance, emphasizing true cellular wellness over aesthetics. The conversation reveals her innovative 131 Method, advocating for personalized nutrition. Chalene also addresses the pitfalls of hustle culture and the importance of authenticity in health messaging. Her insights encourage a more open-minded, science-driven approach to health and fitness.
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Unrealistic Fitness Image
- Chalene Johnson removed photos with sculpted abs and excess skin from social media.
- She realized these photos promoted an unhealthy, unrealistic body image, despite her own low body fat being dangerous.
The Six-Pack Illusion
- For Chalene, visible abs meant being below 12-13% body fat, dangerously low for women.
- She points out that achieving a six-pack often leads to hormonal imbalances and health issues.
Pressure to be "Ripped"
- A producer asked Chalene to get “ripped” for a project, even though she was already at an unhealthy body fat percentage.
- She over-exercised and restricted calories further, reaching 11% body fat, and was still told on set they could 'shoot around her trouble spots'.




