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Do you want to defy aging naturally and not with botox or fillers? This is a no-judgment zone. I am guessing that if you have opted for Botox or filler, you think twice about it. Wondering about somewhere more fun to spend that $500 with no toxic effect or superficial fake and dead-giveaway that a frozen face is? This is your episode if you love health, wellness and you want to look and feel your most beautiful. My Guest: Trina Felber is a Clean Beauty Expert and the Founder of Primal Life Organics, where she creates natural dental and skincare products. She empowers women to achieve youthful, radiant skin without Botox, fillers, or surgery. Through her Bold Beauty Course, she educates women on how to defy age naturally. Trina is also a best-selling author of "Beauty’s Dirty Secret" and a prominent advocate in the clean beauty movement, promoting health and wellness from the inside out. Questions We Answer in This Episode: Why is beauty so important? [00:05:20] Why are signs of skin aging so hard to prevent? [00:14:50] What are the primary goals of women in maintaining youthful skin? [00:05:50] At what age does the skin naturally start to decline? [00:30:20] What’s the main problem with the skincare on the market? [00:24:00] What is the allure of botox, fillers and surgery when it comes to beauty? Are there risks? How much do they cost? [00:10:00] How do these procedures work and are there any ramifications to our health and long-term beauty? [00:14:00] What are the 5 root causes of aging skin? [00:14:30] Are there any long-term natural treatments? [00:11:30] Connect with Trina and attend her webinar: https://www.flippingfifty.com/boldbeautyworkshop Start the Course: https://www.flippingfifty.com/boldbeauty Code: Flipping50 On Social: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TrinaFelber/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/trinafelber TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@trina.felber.cleanbeauty Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/trina-felber X: https://x.com/realtrinafelber Other Episodes You Might Like: Are Your Mitochondria Aging Too Fast? | Slow Down to Energy Up: https://www.flippingfifty.com/aging-too-fast/ Glowing Skin After 50: How to Get It and Keep It: https://www.flippingfifty.com/glowing-skin/ The Most Unsuspecting Motivation Source | C60 30-Day Follow Up: https://www.flippingfifty.com/motivation-source/ Resources: 10-Day Hot Not Bothered Challenge: https://www.flippingfifty.com/hnb-challenge STRONGER 12-Week course: https://www.flippingfifty.com/getstronger

The short answer is yes. The long answer here in this episode is how. Using a weighted vest with osteoporosis comes up frequently as a question. Whether or not you have osteoporosis, stay with me, as I will talk about the overall benefits and science that’s been out since at least 2000, perhaps as long as I’ve been using my weighted vest. Questions I’ll Answer in this Episode: Can you use a weighted vest with osteoporosis? [00:06:20] If so, how do you get started safely? [00:09:30] What weight should you be using? [00:39:00] What if you have already fractured? [00:06:30] What if you have chronic upper back and neck pain? [00:40:20] Within this episode I’ll show some images of my weighted vest and what you want to look for. They’re so much better now than they used to be! It was an injury weighting (see what I did there?) to just put one on two decades ago. And they definitely were  not made for women. I’ve been lecturing about osteoporosis and osteopenia since 1995. That first adult education class I taught was the first time I left my house without my infant son, I think! Back then I had to draw pictures on the chalkboard of modeling and remodeling of bone, explain these then, new terms, and what was happening. And… we had a list of contraindications that are no longer the best science we have. While much of the decade-by-decade steps to build bone and then prevent or slow loss still are true, the veil of doom has been lifted. We no longer have to pop someone into bubble wrap. But you might think so because a search online will bring up ALL the content over decades. You’ll think you are a delicate flower and that oh, my you shouldn’t do rotation ever. And this fear mongering has to end - not that you shouldn’t be informed about how to exercise correctly and what starting and progression looks like. Breaking Barriers Using Weighted Vest with Osteoporosis Back in 1996 I started working with one client, and then another would be diagnosed with osteoporosis. If you’re listening, Mary, you were the first to break some barriers and overcome the fear. You had a good doctor who understood the whole person, and the real way healed. If I were concerned about osteoporosis, what I would do: Resistance training - progressive overload to as heavy as safely possible. My preferred is 5 x 5 reps Employ power in those workouts High Impact - at least 4 sets of 10-20 impacts a day most days of the week Moving during the day, breaking up sedentary periods of time, on non-exercise or recovery days (from strength training and HIIT with impact) the addition of weighted vest during walks or movement around house Whole Body Vibration use most days of the week (in conjunction with strength training and for balance or core exercise. (I use the Move: https://www.flippingfifty.com/powerplate and you can get 20% off with code Flipping50) Yoga consistently for the anti-gravity benefit of unique positions (and maintenance of mobility crucial to stability) Though wearing a weighted vest did not have a significant positive impact on the lumbar spine, Whole Body Vibration does. “lumbar spine BMD (MD: - 0.01; 95% CI [- 0.02, - 0.01]) reduced significantly when aerobic exercise training was used as intervention compared with RCTs that utilized resistance training, combined training, and WBV. By contrast, these analyses did not have significant effect on change in femoral neck BMD. WBV is an effective method to improve lumbar spine BMD in older PMW.” References: Mohammad Rahimi GR, Smart NA, Liang MTC, Bijeh N, Albanaqi AL, Fathi M, Niyazi A, Mohammad Rahimi N. The Impact of Different Modes of Exercise Training on Bone Mineral Density in Older Postmenopausal Women: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis Research. Calcif Tissue Int. 2020 Jun;106(6):577-590. doi: 10.1007/s00223-020-00671-w. Epub 2020 Feb 13. PMID: 32055889. Snow CM, Shaw JM, Winters KM, Witzke KA. Long-term exercise using weighted vests prevents hip bone loss in postmenopausal women. J Gerontol A Biol Sci Med Sci. 2000 Sep;55(9):M489-91. doi: 10.1093/gerona/55.9.m489. PMID: 10995045. Shaw JM, Snow CM. Weighted vest exercise improves indices of fall risk in older women. J Gerontol A Biol Sci Med Sci. 1998 Jan;53(1):M53-8. doi: 10.1093/gerona/53a.1.m53. PMID: 9467434. Other Episodes You Might Like: Build Bone After Osteoporosis: https://www.flippingfifty.com/build-bone-after-osteoporosis/ Bone Health, Osteoporosis, Osteopenia Tips You’ve Never Heard: https://www.flippingfifty.com/bone-coach/ Exercise for Bone Density Then and Now: https://www.flippingfifty.com/exercise-for-bone-density/ Resources: Synergee Weighted Vest Infinity Vest Workout Equipment - Body Cardio Walking or Running Vest - 20lbs: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07VQLDGPS?linkCode=ssc&tag=onamzvoicefor-20&creativeASIN=B07VQLDGPS&asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.78VF9ZN2VWI0&ref_=aip_sf_list_spv_ofs_mixed_d_asin Short Weighted Vest 12lbs - 50lbs: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001VE9RY4?linkCode=ssc&tag=onamzvoicefor-20&creativeASIN=B001VE9RY4&asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.78VF9ZN2VWI0&ref_=aip_sf_list_spv_ons_d_asin&th=1

Dreaming of traveling but your friends aren’t? How can we step up our game and really get the adventure and bucketlist life we want? I challenge you… and me to take the trip we want. Traveling alone is not just a destination trip, it’s very possibly a destination to yourself. How liberating would that be. My Guest: Peter Mangan is a visionary leader in the positive aging sphere, bringing a wealth of experience in fostering meaningful connections with older adults and igniting their passion for travel. Inspired by his father, Peter's journey highlights the transformative power of travel for individuals in their golden years. As the founder of Freebird Club, an emerging social and travel community for people over 50, he has created a vibrant platform where members can connect, share travel tips, arrange meet-ups, and book affordable homestays with other members. Peter is redefining the way older adults experience travel and community, making a significant impact on their lives. Questions We Answer in This Episode: Can you share a bit about yourself and your personal journey? What inspired you to focus on positive aging and travel for older adults? [00:04:50] What is Freebird Club, and how can people get involved with it? [00:32:30] What sparked the idea for Freebird Club? Can you share a memorable story from the early days of starting it? [00:08:20] What has been one of the most surprising or heartwarming stories you've encountered from Freebird Club members? [00:17:50] How do you envision the future of Freebird Club and the positive aging movement? Are there any upcoming initiatives or projects you're excited about that our listeners should know about? [00:13:30] What words of encouragement would you offer to older adults who may be hesitant about traveling or joining a community like Freebird Club? [00:34:50] And the last Question, Debra asked you! Please listen, then respond inside the Facebook group! Connect with Peter: https://freebirdclub.com On Social: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FreebirdClub Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/freebird.club/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@freebirdclub Other Episodes You Might Like: Take a Walk with a 57-year old Book Author | Just 1400 Miles: https://www.flippingfifty.com/take-a-walk/ Inspiring Stories of Older Athletes North of Forty: https://www.flippingfifty.com/inspiring-stories/ Ageless Aging: Believe it or Not? https://www.flippingfifty.com/ageless-aging/ Resources: Hot Not Bothered Challenge: https://www.flippingfifty.com/hot-not-bothered-challenge-2023/ STRONGER 12-week program: https://www.flippingfifty.com/get-stronger/

Have you ever wondered if it’s possible to begin lifting heavy weights during midlife, perimenopause, or menopause? Let’s talk about how lifting can be very beneficial to your bones, connective tissues, and everyday life. For beginners, you have to start slowly and surely, lifting until we feel that sweet spot. And for those lifting for some time now, let’s discuss the safe progression of lifting weights. Notable notes in lifting during midlife: Don’t rush going heavy. Let your connective tissues adapt. Understand your muscle fatigue and know when to stop. Listen to your body when to increase weights, increase reps and/or increase power. Do no harm to yourself. Do not underestimate recovery. For older women or those with injuries, keep in mind the 72 hours of rest in between workouts. Explore light activities during the recovery period like yoga. Consider cortisol tests to check on your body. Strength training beginning phase and progression is different per body. Join me in this episode for the in-depth details on how you lift heavy, create a routine and how to progress your workout during midlife, perimenopause and menopause. Let’s redefine what it means to age. Coming up next week… wearing a weighted vest with osteoporosis? Questions we answer in this episode: Are women in midlife supposed to be lifting HEAVY weights? [00:03:30] How to safely start lifting weights? [00:02:50] When should I start progressing my strength training? Is it better to lift heavier weights or increase more reps? [00:08:20] How often should I lift weights? [00:28:30] Other Episodes You Might Like: What They Don’t Teach Women About Strength Training and should: https://www.flippingfifty.com/teach-women-about-strength-training/**Importance of Strength Training for the Midlife Woman:https://www.flippingfifty.com/strength-training-for-the-midlife-woman/**Strength Training Enough for Bones, Not Adrenal Fatigue:https://www.flippingfifty.com/strength-training-enough/

The damage of diets, and often in midlife, a lifetime of it can be the limiting factor in your weight loss, your fitness, and your longevity. Girls start dieting as early as 13, sometimes even younger, leading to lifelong struggles with self-image. We talk with a male trainer specializing in helping women in their 50s get in shape. Curious about his career path? So I asked and here he is. You’ll be glad you stayed for this one, and stay till the end if this resonates with you. Joe is giving away 3 months of coaching to one of our listeners and I’ll tell you how to be eligible at the end of the show. My Guest: Joe Hoye’s journey in health and fitness began at 13, inspired by his mother’s strength and guidance. Despite a detour in college that led to weight gain, Joe reclaimed his health through disciplined fitness and nutrition. This personal transformation drew others to seek his advice, sparking his passion for helping others. As a former surgery technologist specializing in OBGYNs, Joe founded Hoye Fit to empower women over 40. His holistic approach to fitness goes beyond diet and exercise, integrating mindset, movement, and behavior change. Through Hoye Fit, Joe has helped thousands of women achieve balance and transformation, embodying resilience, compassion, and a commitment to their well-being. Questions We Answer in This Episode: The Diet Detox - how to detox your body from damage of past diets [00:12:00] Joe’s personal journey and how he became a fitness coach [00:10:20] How To Have A Healthy, Fit Body After Menopause [00:18:50] Which exercise is best? How can you get fit and not feel deprived? [00:22:30] Joe’s definition of a successful mindset when it comes to health and fitness [00:30:20] Link for 3 months of coaching in the give away:  https://giveaway.hoyefit.com/flipping50 Connect with Joe: Website: https://hoyefit.com/ On Social: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/newtritionapproach Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hoyefit/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hoyefit Other Episodes You Might Like: Midlife Changes with Intermittent Fasting Expert Gin Stephens: https://www.flippingfifty.com/midlife-changes/ Figuring Out Calories You Need in Menopause: https://www.flippingfifty.com/calories-you-need-in-menopause/ Enhancing Gut Health to Enhance Weight Loss & Muscle Strength: https://www.flippingfifty.com/gut-health/ Resources: Hot Not Bothered Challenge: https://www.flippingfifty.com/hnb-challenge STRONGER 12-Week program: https://www.flippingfifty.com/getstronger Discovery Call with Debra: https://www.flippingfifty.com/wellness-coaching-for-life/

In this episode I’m sharing my recent lab test, 23 lab tests in menopause, to be exact. I’ll share why so many, how often, what I’ll learn from them. If you’re at a loss for what to order or really, what you need and want a doctor to run this will help. Connecting the dots is not always easy! Though I ran almost all of these as a part of writing You Still Got It, Girl! Almost a decade ago, by ordering self-directed labs and doing the research to interpret them and take actions to either follow up with a physician or to consider dietary, exercise, and natural solutions that would improve results, I recommend you utilize a physician who’s willing to and not threatened by your desire to learn more about the what, why and when for these tests. You know how you feel and what’s right for you. Hopefully you’re not settling for less than feeling great. Signs that you’re not doing okay, in spite of your efforts include unexplained weight gain, inability to lose it, feeling lethargic/tired either on a regular basis or after exercise. Add to that insomnia, dizziness, brain fog, gut issues, and so many more. Having a basic understanding of the tests, that often are not ordered by Western trained docs, and why you want them, may help you be a detective and an advocate for your own health. Recent Lab Tests in Menopause Fasting Glucose Fasting levels above 125 are indicative of diabetes. Those 100-125 indicate prediabetes. Knowing this is helpful for monitoring your habits. A continuous blood glucose monitor can be a fantastic tool for you. https://www.flippingfifty.com/myglucose Fasting Insulin Metabolism issues or weight loss resistance are good reasons to check fasting insulin (beyond just fasting glucose). Insulin resistance can promote additional weight gain. A1C This number can indicate how well controlled sugar levels have been over the past 3 months and also can indicate a prediabetic or diabetic condition. Serum Ferritin Reliable indicator of body’s iron stores. Low or very high ferritin may have a condition that results in fatigue. Vitamin D 25-Hydroxy This is important for energy and gaining muscle, particularly fast twitch muscle, as well as energy. Falling into “norms” is under optimal levels so this one can be important for women in midlife and beyond to know. Uric acid Optimal levels may support antioxidant activity but too high can be linked to oxidative stress. Vitamin A Concentrations of uric acid and vitamin A are closely associated. This test may be used to indicate a reason why uric acid levels are high. CRP A major marker of inflammation. Risk of disease increases significantly with high CRP. A Fasting Lipid Panel Looking at cholesterol, LDL, HDL and the total/HDL ratio can tell you what’s happening in your body. It might be genetic, lifestyle or also occurring during menopause as the body generates more cholesterol to attempt to produce hormones. Free Testosterone This is the testosterone immediately available. Can support weight loss and improve memory and strength. Testosterone Elevated testosterone can lead to hair growth, acne, moodiness. But too low can lead to difficulty gaining muscle and bone density. DHEA-S Your precursor to the sex hormones and also an indicator of adrenal function. Variety of Lab Tests in Menopause Estradiol Check for optimal levels for some women, confirming they’re in menopause and for others like me doing hormone replacement, that hormone levels are optimized. Estrone The estrogen product after menopause. Progesterone Can lower post menopause and make sleep and relaxing harder. Thyroid Hormone Tests TSH Released by your brain to signal your thyroid gland. It can be used to monitor dosing of your thyroid medication or as a screening test for the presence of thyroid disease. Free T4 The thyroid makes predominately T4. Free T4 is what your body uses to make the active thyroid hormone called free T3. These are advanced biomarker tests, not routinely done, but very helpful to determine if the thyroid can be affecting how you feel. Free T3 Symptoms (constipation, weight gain, tiredness, low libido) of low thyroid may be missed (passed off as normal or something else) unless the active thyroid hormone (free T3) is measured. High levels may indicate hyperthyroidism. Symptoms of hyperthyroidism include fatigue, anxiety, sudden weight loss, rapid heartbeat, irritability, more frequent bowel movements, difficulty sleeping, sweating and tremors. Free T3 is an advanced screening biomarker that helps screen routinely missed thyroid issues. TPA (Thyroid Peroxidase Antibodies) Thyroid disease has become very common and we can often pick up inflammation in the thyroid years before the thyroid fails. This is important because natural interventions may help reverse the inflammation of the thyroid gland. TA (Thyroglobulin Antibodies) This test can be positive in people with inflammation of the thyroid gland, and it can be seen years before complete thyroid failure – giving you time to take action! Reverse T 3 Reverse T3 is the storage form of the active thyroid hormone. Many conditions can cause you to store thyroid instead of use it as active free T3. If your reverse T3 is high then you may need to address the reasons why. Broader Selection of Lab Tests in Menopause **FSH (**Follicle-stimulating hormone) Levels of this hormone indicate phases of hormones including puberty, reproduction and menopause. Levels rise significantly after menopause. ****This test can be helpful for someone who isn’t sure what’s happening or wants to confirm levels are dropping. **SHBG **(**Sex Hormone Binding Globulin) SHBG is used to keep excessive free estrogen out of the blood stream, looking at these levels can help identify if hormone control health habits can improve your overall health. Sex hormone binding globulin is a protein mainly produced by the liver, and studies show that diets high in simple sugars cause the liver to produce less SHBG. Low levels of SHBG are seen in obesity, prediabetes, insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes. Other Tests Total Cortisol Early morning cortisol screen for adrenal gland function. 4 Sample Saliva Test Measures throughout the day to get a more accurate picture of your stress hormone pattern. ACTH Stimulation Test Administered by a physician to test response Omega 3 and 3/6 Index For muscle and joint aches and pains, and brain health, knowing your omega 3 and 6 index can help you improve overall health and decrease inflammation. Food Sensitivity Testing Depending on which level of comprehensive test you do, you can test for 90 common food sensitivities (or more) and learn what is low, moderate, and highly sensitive for you. Avoiding moderate and higher food sensitivities for 3 months while also taking extra care of your gut can help reduce symptoms of gas, bloating, or other digestive issues stemming from leaky gut situation. Adding probiotics, glutamine, oregano oil and foods known to support gut bacteria can all help improve the gut before attempting to reintroduce. GI-Map For gut issues that aren’t resolved with dietary changes, scores will tell you your gut bacteria levels and which may be out of balance so you can choose very specific probiotics to help rebalance, as you avoid foods that show moderate and high on your sensitivity results. Other Episodes You Might Like: When Exercise & Diet Aren’t Working: Which Lab Tests Should I Get?: https://www.flippingfifty.com/which-lab-tests/ Adrenal Fatigue Talk with the Hip Hop Energy Doc, Tricia Pingel: https://www.flippingfifty.com/adrenal-fatigue-talk/ Is a Food Sensitivity Getting in the Way of Your Fitness After 50? https://www.flippingfifty.com/is-a-food-sensitivity-getting-in-the-way-of-your-fitness-after-50/ Resources: **Link to Ultimate Assessment: https://www.flippingfifty.com/store** https://www.flippingfifty.com/store/coaching-programs/private-coaching-90-min/

How do you know you’re experiencing insulin resistance in menopause? How would you know that weight gain or belly fat may be a result of your insulin resistance? My guest today has type 1 diabetes and shares today the nuances of how to deal with midlife hormonal changes at the same time as dealing with blood sugar and insulin levels. Insulin resistance in menopause is fairly common. If you’re aware of it, the what and why of it, you can prevent it. My Guest: Melissa Slemp is a certified nutritional and hormone health coach and personal trainer. Founder and CEO of Abundant Health with Melissa. She helps women 40+ diagnosed with type 1 diabetes to feel more empowered and to live their best life despite their diagnosis. Melissa has lived with type 1 diabetes since she was 14 years old and has experienced how a strong foundation of health and happiness supports our relationships, career, and our beliefs to nurture us emotionally and spiritually so we can thrive with diabetes. Questions We Answer in This Episode: Share your type 1 diabetes diagnosis story and how hormone changes impact your day-to-day care? [00:03:40] How does insulin resistance change as we age, and what are some key factors contributing to this phenomenon? [00:06:00] Can you explain the role of protein in managing insulin resistance and maintaining muscle mass as we get older? [00:15:10] How does weight training specifically impact insulin sensitivity and overall metabolic health in aging individuals? [00:14:10] What strategies or practices do you recommend for mindful eating to support insulin sensitivity and better blood sugar control? [00:28:50] Why is hormone testing important, particularly as we age, and how can it help individuals manage insulin resistance effectively? [00:21:20] Connect with Melissa : https://www.abundanthealthwithmelissa.com/thrivingwithtype1diabetesafter40 On Social: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bloodsugarboss/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bloodsugarbossmelissaslemp/ Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/welcome-to-the-type-1-in-midlife-podcast-hope-filled/id1687168599?i=1000612387984 Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/bloodsugarboss/ Type 1 In Midlife FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/type1inmidlife Honey Health Diabetes App: https://honeyhealth.app.link/99YDyG8QgFkZ Other Episodes You Might Like: Your Diabetes Risk: You’re In Control | Midlife Women: https://www.flippingfifty.com/diabetes-risk/ Stress, Menopause, and Pre-Diabetes? Way Beyond Your Belly Fat: https://www.flippingfifty.com/pre-diabetes/ Your Glucose Levels in Menopause with the Glucose Goddess: https://www.flippingfifty.com/glucose-levels-in-menopause/ You Want to Balance Blood Sugar for Belly Fat Reduction: https://www.flippingfifty.com/balance-blood-sugar/ Resources: Continuous Blood Glucose Monitor: https://www.flippingfifty.com/myglucose Hot Not Bothered 10 Day Challenge: https://www.flippingfifty.com/hot-not-bothered-challenge-2023/ 5 Day Flip: https://www.flippingfifty.com/5day Membership: https://www.flippingfifty.com/cafe/

Improve Your Mitochondria To improve your mitochondria requires you focus a little more than on just “exercise” or “anything is better than nothing.” First, though, let's talk about why you want to. Now, if you want a deeper conversation, I’ve got a couple resources for you. There are prior Flipping 50 episodes I’ll link to and if you love to geek out and would love 2 hour long explanations you may want to listen to Peter Attia podcasts on the topic or Rhonda Patrick episodes. They both host longer shows that for the most part many of you express you don’t have time (or patience) for but that are very deep dive. Counter to some of the “bros” in science, I also don’t agree with Zone 2 training being the best thing for women to improve mitochondria and VO2 max, at least without understanding it. Practices for Optimal Mitochondrial Performance: Regular physical activity Base building, strength training, HIIT Intermittent fasting or two meals a day Times without eating Reduce stress Overall, stress has a negative impact on mitochondria production because it’s not an “essential” to keep you alive Prioritize sleep Sleep is regenerating at it’s best Nutritional supplementation Secret Weapons to Improve Your Mitochondria Mitopure / Urolithin A - Results seen in about 2 months of supplementation 500 mg a day NAD or CoQ10 - support energy production again, But ignores the need to to clear out poor mitochondria for the inactive (take out the trash) – which is what Urolithin A does. Improves the quality and the quantity of mitochondria. Greater resistance to fatigue, then you walk and move more spontaneously during the day, total energy expenditure increases and blood sugar improves… It's a positive domino effect. C60 - longevity agent, educes inflammation from oxidation and free radical damage, degeneration of cartilage, boosts immunity, hair growth, libido, hormones function better Other Episodes You Might Like: Are Your Mitochondria Aging Too Fast? | Slow Down to Energy Up: https://www.flippingfifty.com/aging-too-fast/ The Importance of Mitochondria | Energy, Heath, and Longevity https://www.flippingfifty.com/mitochondria/ The Most Unsuspecting Motivation Source | C60 30-Day Follow Up: https://www.flippingfifty.com/motivation-source/ Resources: Energy Bits: https://www.flippingfifty.com/energybits C60: https://www.flippingfifty.com/c60 Mitopure: https://www.flippingfifty.com/mitopure

Rarely do we look at training for endurance or being an endurance athlete here. Today is different. This isn’t a suggestion nor a recommendation. But it is a glass ceiling lift. Whatever you think is possible, is possible. There are few 78-year-olds training for 4-5 hours on a bike or spending hours a week in the pool and on their zero gravity treadmill... preparing for one of the most daunting events in triathlon. But today’s guest is. My returning guest is a 78-year-old endurance athlete and she’s here to share her next goal. If you walk away with one thing, I hope it is that it’s never too late, you’re not too old. And if you find yourself thinking, she shouldn’t, you reconsider and do a self check about your own fear level instead. My Guest: Dexter Yeats, age 78, but identified as 79 for Racing, as it is My Last Year in the Female 74-79 Age Group! In the late 1970s, she began participating in triathlons. In her first race, she finished as the third female overall but was also dead last. There were few female racers back then, and no awards for women, so they received single red roses from a local grocery store. Her first Ironman was in Penticton, Canada, in 1993, where she won her age group (45-49) and qualified for KONA, finishing 10th in her age group. Life's demands limited her swimming and cycling, drawing her to Ultra Running. She ran a dozen 50-mile trail runs and attempted a few 100-mile runs, but her career as a Teamster truck driver restricted her training time, leading to some years without racing. After retiring in 2010, she moved near Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, and resumed racing at 66. She has since completed 15 more full Ironman races, totaling 16, with 10 age group wins and 5 Kona finishes. Despite a few DNFs, she remains undeterred. She has also competed in Ironman 70.3 races, qualifying for the World Championships in Australia, South Africa, and France. In 2018, she won as The World Champion in her age group (70-74) in South Africa. ASEA sponsors her, providing 'Fountain of Youth' products that help her stay healthy, recover and keep going. Questions we answer in this episode: ● How long have you been racing? 00:08:30 ● Any plans to hang it up? 00:09:30 ● What kind of goals do you have? 00:015:40 ● Are you training by the numbers and testing or what does that look like ?00:08:20 ● Do you get resistance from people who think this is too much or wonder if you should be doing this? 19:00 Thoughts about endurance training or being an endurance athlete in latter decades? Inspired? Or what are your reactions? Share them with us! Connect with Dexter: https://newlifesg.redoxlivewell.com/athletes/dexter-yeats On Social: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dexteryeats/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yeatsdexter/ Other Episodes You May Like: Previous with Dexter Yeats Ironman Dexter Yeats About Being 72, Unstoppable, and Unique: https://www.flippingfifty.com/ironman-dexter-yeats-72-unstoppable-unique/ My Fittest Year | My Ironman without Training: https://www.flippingfifty.com/my-fittest-year/

One Thing I Would Change After 40 Years Working with Women in Menopause Working with women in menopause for 40 years, even before it dawned on me that’s what I was doing, I know now what I wish I’d have done differently. I’ve never said this out loud quite like this, though I’ve hinted at it. The name Flipping 50 was taken very literally by 50% of those first hearing about it. I at first had to help some understand that 50 referred to the way we think about the second half, the way we prepare for it and look forward vs dread it. With knowledge that no two people “age anything” actually age the same, and that epigenetics or habits have more impact on aging than do our genetics, we can indeed flip 50 if we choose to. Our mission in delivery is to help women optimize their lives through optimizing the fitness they have before, during and after menopause. Working with women in menopause, the biggest positive impact doesn’t come with helping the 6000 women a day entering menopause, or the 1.1 billion in menopause by 2025. Maybe for a moment right now. In this episode I look back at all of it and some friends, some clients, some family members… everyone of whose name has been changed. Questions I Answer in this Episode: Why women don’t want to pay attention [00:03:00] When body composition was first measured [00:24:00] When we first really addressed the importance of sleep [00:28:50] Why we didn’t talk about sex and it could have helped [00:10:20] The effects of alcohol and weight, and bone patterns [00:09:20] What seems to matter most [00:15:40] Working with Women In Menopause I’ve Learned… Mindset/attitude/happiness/purpose … an ultra positive effect even when lifestyle habits were mild to moderately present (no excess exercise commitment, just basics) What I’d Change: Resistance training is a more central part of every woman’s workout from 30 on Resistance training relayed as the most important component of fitness in college Every university student be required to take a basic physical fitness course Monitoring muscle, body fat, strength and VO2 from age 30 on A baseline bone density scan Questions about digestion, elimination asked in intake sessions Increased awareness of skin and gut connection for women (and men) Increased awareness of mental health and diet connection Challenge you: Have a conversation with a young woman. Leave out the word “should.” Ask if she wants support. Resources: Membership: https://www.flippingfifty.com/cafe 10-Day Challenge: https://www.flippingfifty.com/hnb-challenge Other Episodes You Might Like: What They Don’t Teach Women About Strength Training and should: https://www.flippingfifty.com/teach-women-about-strength-training/ Ageless Aging: Believe it or Not? https://www.flippingfifty.com/ageless-aging/ Midlife Weight Loss: Burn Body Fat, Balance Your Hormones https://www.flippingfifty.com/midlife-weight-loss/