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149. Building Muscle and Improving Fitness at Any Age w/ Susan Niebergall

Dec 1, 2024
01:14:25

Susan, a 64-year-old online strength and health coach, shares her experiences with health issues and weight loss journey after turning 60. She discusses her hip surgery, colonoscopy, and dealing with AFib. Susan emphasizes the importance of retraining the brain and changing habits when it comes to nutrition and weight loss. She encourages consistency, practicing one concept at a time, and managing emotions around the scale. Susan also addresses the challenges of cultural beliefs, genetics, and age-related changes in fitness and body composition. The conversation revolves around the importance of setting specific goals and taking a proactive approach to health and fitness. Susan emphasizes the need to break down goals into manageable steps and focus on consistency. They discuss the benefits of weight training and how it can improve strength and stability. They also touch on the importance of personal responsibility and being honest with oneself. The conversation concludes with a discussion about the value of living a wide life and the importance of taking control of one's health. In this final part of the conversation, Susan and the hosts discuss the challenges of dealing with know-it-alls and the importance of being aware of nutrition. They talk about the need for consistency in calorie intake and protein consumption, and how tracking food can lead to weight loss. They also discuss the impact of age on metabolism and the difficulty of maintaining weight as you get older. The conversation shifts to the importance of staying active and learning new things, especially in retirement. They emphasize the need for structure and finding activities that bring joy and fulfillment.

Follow Susan on IG: @susanniebergallfitness

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