Send us a textWelcome back to another episode of the Coach's Corner on the Over 50 Health and Wellness Podcast. In today's solo episode, I want to take a deeper look at the “healthy at any size” movement that’s becoming so popular today.  I'll start by saying that there's no place for fat-shaming or judging people by their body size. We should respect and honor people of all shapes and sizes. However, the “healthy at any size” notion that we can be equally healthy at any weight is misleading and dangerous. To understand why, we first need to look at how we define and measure health. The scale and BMI are poor indicators on their own. Two people can weigh the same but have vastly different body compositions. A better way to look at health is body fat percentage and muscle mass.  The takeaway: we have less of an obesity problem than a lack of muscle problem. Building strength, especially as we age, is vital for health. That’s why I coach over-50s to get strong while maintaining a reasonable body fat percentage. I hope this episode has given you a balanced perspective on health and body size. What matters most is loving and respecting ourselves and others while making empowered choices for our wellbeing. Want to rewrite the narrative of your life and health? Visit the link below to see if our 1:1 coaching services are a perfect fit for your long term goals: https://calendly.com/thesilveredge/coaching-inquiry Want more over 50 health and wellness goodness? Check out our private Facebook group:https://www.facebook.com/groups/silveredgefitnessWant to rewrite the narrative of your life and health? Visit the link below to see if our 1:1 coaching services are a perfect fit for your long term goals: https://calendly.com/thesilveredge/coaching-inquiry Want more over 50 health and wellness goodness? Check out our private Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/silveredgefitness

Send us a textI recently had the pleasure of speaking with Dr. Jeffrey Gross, a fascinating guest who is on the cutting edge of regenerative medicine and biohacking. Dr. Gross joined me on The Over 50 Health & Wellness Podcast to discuss how we can use science and technology to optimize our health. Dr. Gross is a board-certified neurological surgeon with over 25 years of experience helping patients avoid unnecessary surgeries. More recently, he has focused on anti-aging strategies and founded ReCELLebrate Health to provide regenerative therapies.  On the podcast, Dr. Gross outlined some incredible innovations that left my mind blown! We covered emerging treatments like: - PRP (platelet rich plasma) injections- Stem cell therapies - Exosome treatments He explained how these treatments utilize the body’s own healing systems to reduce inflammation, repair joints, and even turn back aging. I was fascinated to learn how a simple IV infusion of something called “extracellular vesicles” can make people feel energized, refreshed, and reduce aches and pains.  According to Dr. Gross, the science shows these regenerative treatments can potentially help with conditions ranging from arthritis to neurological diseases to cosmetic anti-aging. While not currently approved by the FDA, they are widely available, especially for biohackers and athletes looking for an edge. Listen to this trailblazing episode for a glimpse into the exciting possibilities of biohacking your health for longevity! Dr. Gross provides an expert perspective on how these cutting-edge therapies work and what the future may hold as the research continues to progress.  If overcoming health challenges and living longer through science sounds compelling, you won’t want to miss this episode!  You can connect with Dr. Gross and ReCELLebrate in the following ways: Main Website:https://recellebrate.com(mention you heard about ReCELLebrate form the pod for free intro call) Free Longevity Supplement Guide:https://www.youngagainmethod.com/longevity YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@stemcellwhisperer LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffrey-gross-md-5605605 Instagram - @recellebrateTikTok - @recellebrate  Ready to rewrite the narrative of your life and health? Visit the link below to see if our bespoke coaching services align with your vision: https://calendly.com/thesilveredge/coaching-inquiry Longing for more wisdom on health and wellness in your golden years? Dive into our exclusive Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/silveredgefitnessWant to rewrite the narrative of your life and health? Visit the link below to see if our 1:1 coaching services are a perfect fit for your long term goals: https://calendly.com/thesilveredge/coaching-inquiry Want more over 50 health and wellness goodness? Check out our private Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/silveredgefitness

Send us a textIn this episode, I talk about the post-diet phase and what you should do after finishing a diet to keep the weight off long-term. I explain that most people regain the weight after a diet because they simply go back to their old eating habits. I outline a proper post-diet protocol focused on slowly reverse dieting to build metabolic capacity and muscle – without fat regain.  Show Notes: - Most people who lose weight end up regaining it because they don't follow proper post-diet protocols. Studies show up to 97% of people regain the weight they lost from dieting.  - After finishing a diet, most people pat themselves on the back and then go back to eating exactly like they did before the diet. This inevitably leads to regaining the lost weight, and often even more weight on top of that. - Proper post-diet protocol should focus on slowly reverse dieting to build back up metabolic capacity and muscle. This is key for long-term fat loss and maintenance. - In the pre-diet phase, the focus was on optimizing metabolism by building muscle. In the diet phase, the focus shifted to losing fat while maintaining the new muscle mass.  - In the post-diet phase, the emphasis returns to building muscle and metabolic capacity through conservative reverse dieting. - Reverse dieting means slowly adding back calories each week, usually starting with adding back just 10% of your current calories. - The more concerned you are with regaining weight, the slower you should reverse diet. Be patient and add calories back conservatively.  - As you add calories back, the goal is to optimize metabolism again and regain the muscle lost during the diet. This allows you to eat more food without gaining fat. - End the post-diet phase eating enough food that your metabolism can support. For men this is usually around 2,800-3,000 calories at a minimum. - Creating healthy, sustainable habits around nutrition and exercise is key for lifelong success. Fall in love with the process of nourishing your body, not just the end results. - Simple, quick diet fixes are easy to sell but not sustainable long-term. Proper muscle building and metabolism optimization is more nuanced but sets you up for lifelong success.  Want to rewrite the narrative of your life and health? Visit the link below to see if our 1:1 coaching services are a perfect fit for your long term goals: https://calendly.com/thesilveredge/coaching-inquiry Want more over 50 health and wellness goodness? Check out our private Facebook group:https://www.facebook.com/groups/silveredgefitnessWant to rewrite the narrative of your life and health? Visit the link below to see if our 1:1 coaching services are a perfect fit for your long term goals: https://calendly.com/thesilveredge/coaching-inquiry Want more over 50 health and wellness goodness? Check out our private Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/silveredgefitness

Send us a textAs men, we’re taught from an early age to “toughen up” and not talk about our feelings. But burying our emotions and trauma doesn’t make them go away – it usually just leads to more struggle down the road. I should know, because I've been there myself.  After collapsing one day from stress and burnout, I realized I needed to make some big changes in my life. I started re-evaluating my mental health and made the courageous decision to get help. Along the way, I’ve learned that real change doesn’t happen overnight – it takes small, consistent steps in the right direction.  That’s why I’m so excited about my latest podcast episode, where I chat with two guys who have walked the walk when it comes to prioritizing mental fitness. Neither Jeremy nor Zach consider themselves gurus; they’re simply a few steps ahead on the path and hoping to light the way for others. These dads and husbands openly share their stories of trauma and addiction, and the little lifelines that helped them slowly turn things around - things like therapy, meditation, exercise and community. It wasn’t easy, and they still have bad days, but they persevered because they knew they owed it to themselves and their families.  I found so much of my own story reflected in their journeys, and I know you will too. Jeremy and Zach are putting in the work so we don't have to struggle alone. If you’re looking for motivation and real talk about men’s mental health, don’t miss this game-changing episode. The struggle is real, but there is hope. You can connect with Jeremy and Zach in the following ways:Website:https://www.thefitmess.comYouTube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCI4hazn4DFj8vYx1pG3-kkQInstagram - @fitmessguysTwitter - @FitMessGuys Facebook - @fitmessguys Ready to rewrite the narrative of your life and health? Visit the link below to see if our bespoke coaching services align with your vision: https://calendly.com/thesilveredge/coaching-inquiry Longing for more wisdom on health and wellness in your golden years? Dive into our exclusive Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/silveredgefitnessWant to rewrite the narrative of your life and health? Visit the link below to see if our 1:1 coaching services are a perfect fit for your long term goals: https://calendly.com/thesilveredge/coaching-inquiry Want more over 50 health and wellness goodness? Check out our private Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/silveredgefitness

Send us a textWelcome back to another episode of the Over 50 Health and Wellness podcast! In this week's Coach's Corner, I'm going to continue our three-part series on strategies for healthy and sustainable weight loss by discussing the diet phase. Last week, we covered the pre-diet phase which focused on optimizing your metabolism before starting a diet. If you haven't listened to that episode, I highly recommend you go back and do so before diving into today's topic.  To kick things off, I want to share a powerful client testimonial we recently received from Frankie, one of the members of our community. Frankie came to us hoping to lose 10 pounds but after 6 months she had only lost 6 pounds. However, during that time she increased her protein intake, started strength training, and increased her calories from 1600 to 2300 per day. As a result, she is now in her diet phase eating 1700 calories and has already lost 6 more pounds. Even more impressively, she is now fitting into clothes she hasn't worn in 7 years!  This demonstrates two key things. First, the number on the scale doesn't tell the whole story. Frankie gained muscle during the pre-diet phase which led to positive changes in her body composition. Second, by optimizing her metabolism first, she can now eat in a deficit during her diet phase while still consuming more calories than when she started with us. This metabolic repair is critical for sustainable fat loss. When it comes to determining your calorie deficits for the diet phase, a good rule of thumb is to cut 20-25% of your maintenance calories. For Frankie, that meant going from 2300 down to 1700 calories per day. I recommend keeping your diet phase fairly short - around 4-6 weeks - because extended periods in a deficit can be counterproductive.  During the diet phase, keep prioritizing protein at 0.7-1g per pound of ideal body weight. The key is continuing your strength training workouts to preserve your hard-earned muscle. For newer lifters, you may even experience "body recomposition" by losing fat and gaining muscle at the same time! You'll know it's time to end your diet phase when your weight loss plateaus for 1-2 weeks. At that point, you can either take an additional calorie cut if you still have room or you can start the reverse diet process which I'll cover next week. The main signs that it's definitely time to switch from fat loss back to metabolic rebuilding are: increased hunger, irritability, low energy, poor sleep, and reduced libido. Remember that if you lose 1lb of fat but gain 1lb of muscle, that's a huge win! Gaining lean tissue is key for health and longevity even if the number on the scale doesn't budge. That wraps up this week's coach's corner on executing an effective diet phase. If you found this information helpful, please leave a 5-star review and be sure to join me next time when I'll share strategies for the critical post-diet phase. Until then, stay strong! Want to rewrite the narrative of your life and health? Visit the link below to see if our 1:1 coaching services are a perfect fit for your long term goals: https://calendly.com/thesilveredge/coaching-inquiry Want more over 50 healWant to rewrite the narrative of your life and health? Visit the link below to see if our 1:1 coaching services are a perfect fit for your long term goals: https://calendly.com/thesilveredge/coaching-inquiry Want more over 50 health and wellness goodness? Check out our private Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/silveredgefitness

Send us a textI'm pumped to share my latest podcast episode with you all - I had the privilege of chatting with fitness dynamo Josh York, founder and CEO of GYMGUYZ! If you're looking for some no-nonsense motivation to finally get consistent with exercise and nutrition, you need to tune into this high energy conversation.  As the leader of the world's premier in-home personal training company, Josh is passionate about empowering people of all ages and fitness levels to achieve their health goals. And he definitely walks the talk - his daily routine is not for the faint of heart! From 3:29am ice baths to intense workouts, Josh starts every day with an unwavering commitment to self-discipline.  His fitness journey began as a young teen with a relentless drive to get stronger. Josh learned the hard lesson that without accountability and proper programming, it's easy to spin your wheels at the gym. Now he's on a mission to bring personalized training right to your living room.  In our wide-ranging discussion, Josh revealed his strategies for optimizing hormones, burning fat, and safeguarding against injuries. You'll learn: - The science behind ice baths and cold exposure therapy - Unconventional training techniques like blood flow restriction- The key to balancing family, health, and entrepreneurship - How to cultivate an unstoppable mindset- Why rest periods are crucial even for the most intense athletes If you need help getting motivated and focused on your wellness goals, don't miss this high energy pep talk! Josh's no-nonsense approach will light a fire under you. Tune into this episode to get practical tips you can apply right away. Let me know what you think after listening! I always love hearing from you guys. And if you know someone who needs help getting fit, please share this episode.  You can Connect with Josh in the following ways: Website:https://www.gymguyz.com Podcast – Fuel Your DriveGYMGUYZ Instagram - @gymguyzGYMGUYZ Facebook – @gymguyzJosh’s Instagram - @joshyorkggGYMGUYZ YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/user/GYMGUYZVIDEOSJosh’s YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/c/JoshYorkGG/featured  Ready to rewrite the narrative of your life and health? Visit the link below to see if our bespoke coaching services align with your vision: https://calendly.com/thesilveredge/coaching-inquiry Longing for more wisdom on health and wellness in your golden years? Dive into our exclusive Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/silveredgefitnessWant to rewrite the narrative of your life and health? Visit the link below to see if our 1:1 coaching services are a perfect fit for your long term goals: https://calendly.com/thesilveredge/coaching-inquiry Want more over 50 health and wellness goodness? Check out our private Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/silveredgefitness

Send us a textThe episode starts with me making an analogy to lottery winners - how they often end up broke because they don't learn good financial habits first. The same goes for rapid weight loss without good habits in place. I explain that what you do before and after a diet is actually more important than the diet itself! I share that this will be a 3-part series on optimizing your diet approach. Today we covered the pre-diet phase. Next week will be the actual diet, and then we'll wrap up with the crucial post-diet phase.  For the pre-diet phase, I discuss the following  5 steps: 1. Build Strength - Focus on age-appropriate strength training, not crazy heavy lifting. Just 45 mins to 1 hour 3 days a week can work wonders by boosting metabolism and preventing age-related muscle and bone loss.  2. Reverse Diet - Slowly increase calories each week to reach an appropriate maintenance level before starting your diet. This supports muscle building and resets your metabolism after prior restricting.  3. Prioritize Protein - Eat 0.7-1g of protein per pound of ideal body weight to clearly signal your body to build muscle. I share good sources and tips like a protein-rich breakfast. 4. Manage Stress - Chronic stress hurts weight loss, so mindfulness, meditation, magnesium, and restorative yoga can help counterbalance a stressful lifestyle. 5. Get More Sleep - Sleep is one of the most powerful health and weight loss hacks. Support restful sleep by optimizing your sleep environment and habits.  I explain that this pre-diet phase could take a few months depending on your starting point, but leads to better weight loss AND keeping it off long-term. Next week we'll dive into the diet phase! I hope these steps help you approach weight loss from a sustainable, healthy angle. All of the free guides I mentioned in this episode can be found at:www.silveredgefree.com Want to rewrite the narrative of your life and health? Visit the link below to see if our 1:1 coaching services are a perfect fit for your long term goals: https://calendly.com/thesilveredge/coaching-inquiry Want more over 50 health and wellness goodness? Check out our private Facebook group:https://www.facebook.com/groups/silveredgefitnessWant to rewrite the narrative of your life and health? Visit the link below to see if our 1:1 coaching services are a perfect fit for your long term goals: https://calendly.com/thesilveredge/coaching-inquiry Want more over 50 health and wellness goodness? Check out our private Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/silveredgefitness

Send us a textAs someone who has dealt with my own chronic health issues, I was really inspired by Cassandra and Noelle's stories. Like many people, they both struggled trying to get an accurate diagnosis and find relief for their mysterious symptoms.  What really resonated with me was the isolation and lack of support they experienced once diagnosed. The conventional medicine route of medications and procedures didn't provide the full solution. That's when they realized they had to become their own health advocates and investigate lifestyle changes like diet, movement, reducing toxins and more.  Through trial and error, they found combinations that worked to heal their bodies and put their diseases in remission. But what Noelle and Cassandra say made the biggest difference was finding community. They wished they had a supportive group who understood what they were going through earlier in their journey.  That's why they started BrightlyThrive - to provide the community, resources, and encouragement they needed during their autoimmunity experience. Their mission is to reframe autoimmunity as an opportunity, not a life sentence. During our conversation, Noelle and Cassandra shared: - How autoimmune diseases have been skyrocketing, with over 100 types affecting 50 million Americans - Steps they took to heal including eliminating trigger foods, gut healing protocols, lifestyle changes - The power of mindset and having the belief you can thrive with autoimmunity  - Why connection with others on a similar path is such strong medicine - How an autoimmune diagnosis can be a catalyst to transform your health and life I was blown away by their positivity, passion and dedication to helping others going through autoimmune struggles. It's not an easy road, but they are proof you can find remission and live a vibrant, full life.  If you or someone you love has been diagnosed with an autoimmune condition, I highly recommend tuning in to this encouraging and informative episode. The steps Noelle and Cassandra share can help put you on the path to healing and thriving as well. You can Connect with Cassandra and Noelle in the following ways:  Website – https://brightlythrive.comInstagram - @brightlythriveFacebook - @brightlythriveTikTok - @brightlythrive Eager to rewrite the narrative of your life and health? Visit the link below to see if our bespoke coaching services align with your vision: https://calendly.com/thesilveredge/coaching-inquiry Longing for more wisdom on health and wellness in your golden years? Dive into our exclusive Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/silveredgefitnessWant to rewrite the narrative of your life and health? Visit the link below to see if our 1:1 coaching services are a perfect fit for your long term goals: https://calendly.com/thesilveredge/coaching-inquiry Want more over 50 health and wellness goodness? Check out our private Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/silveredgefitness

Send us a textWelcome to another solo episode of the Over 50 Health and Wellness Podcast. Today I'm sharing a bit about my personal yoga experience and reflecting on some things I've gotten wrong on my health journey.  I tried hot power yoga years ago - intense flows in a heated room. It was a sweaty struggle at first as an inflexible beginner surrounded by bendy yogis. But over time it helped me build strength, flexibility and mind-body connection.  I'm now re-exploring slower styles like yin yoga. It's challenging in different ways - sitting still and turning inward. But great for mobility and meditation.  Next I talk about things I’ve been wrong about. We all make mistakes and get things wrong, especially in ever-changing fields like health and fitness. I've learned a lot through trial and error. For example: - What works for weight loss long-term is more complex than just calories in and out.  - Consistent balanced training is better than all-out intensity. - Anyone can make a positive impact with health info; no one is too unimportant. The key is staying humble and open to growth. It's uncomfortable admitting when we're wrong, but that's how we improve. I hope this reflection provides some value. Thanks for listening - stay strong! Check the show notes for more details and resources from today's show. Want to rewrite the narrative of your life and health? Visit the link below to see if our 1:1 coaching services are a perfect fit for your long term goals: https://calendly.com/thesilveredge/coaching-inquiry Want more over 50 health and wellness goodness? Check out our private Facebook group:https://www.facebook.com/groups/silveredgefitnessWant to rewrite the narrative of your life and health? Visit the link below to see if our 1:1 coaching services are a perfect fit for your long term goals: https://calendly.com/thesilveredge/coaching-inquiry Want more over 50 health and wellness goodness? Check out our private Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/silveredgefitness

Send us a textYoga is one of the best ways to stay strong, flexible, and mentally focused as you age - yet we really haven’t dedicated an entire show to the subject yet.  Until now. Kassandra Reinhardt is a world-class yoga teacher. After finding yoga in her late teens, she was hooked. She became a certified instructor and started sharing her knowledge on YouTube, where her channel Yoga with Kassandra now has over 2 million subscribers. On today’s podcast, Kassandra shared her incredible knowledge about the benefits of yoga, especially for the over 50 crowd. We discussed: - The difference between vinyasa yoga and yin yoga, and how to know which style is right for you - Beginner yoga tips, including starting with just 10 minutes per day - How yoga improves flexibility and mobility, which is so important as we age - The mental/emotional benefits of yoga and how it can help you process difficult emotions  - Kassandra's own yoga practice and healthy habits that keep her feeling great Kassandra is so passionate about making yoga accessible for people of all ages and abilities. She creates easy-to-follow online yoga classes you can do in the comfort of your own home.  I was blown away by Kassandra's wisdom and expertise. She's truly gifted at breaking down complex yoga concepts into simple, practical advice anyone can implement.  If you're interested in trying yoga but don't know where to start, this episode is a must-listen. Kassandra gives you the confidence to begin a yoga routine tailored to your needs and fitness level.  I hope her insights inspire you to roll out your yoga mat! Yoga is for every body. You can connect with Kassandra in the following ways: Websitehttps://www.yogawithkassandra.comYouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCX32D3gKXENrhOXdZjWWtMAFacebook - @KRYogaInstagram - @ yoga_with_kassandraBook – Year of Yoga by Kassandra Reinhardthttps://www.amazon.com/Year-Yoga-Kassandra-Vinyasa-Lunar/dp/1681888459/  Eager to rewrite the narrative of your life and health? Visit the link below to see if our bespoke coaching services align with your vision: https://calendly.com/thesilveredge/coaching-inquiry Longing for more wisdom on health and wellness in your golden years? Dive into our exclusive Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/silveredgefitnessWant to rewrite the narrative of your life and health? Visit the link below to see if our 1:1 coaching services are a perfect fit for your long term goals: https://calendly.com/thesilveredge/coaching-inquiry Want more over 50 health and wellness goodness? Check out our private Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/silveredgefitness