Fitness Food Finances

269 - I eat 4000+ calories a day yet am sexy shaped How can this be?

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2115851/fan_mail/new] On this podcast you will actionable tips on Building a Firm Foundation for Life in Fitness, Food, Finance I believe in building a firm foundation for life through functional fitness, farm-fresh nutrition, and sound financial practices. Join us in creating a healthy and resilient future! We are happy, humble, helpful people that want to be healthy and fit now, as well as in their 90's. I talk about how to live that good life now and later with heavy slant towards fitness and nutrition. I will even get into mindset, goals, raising chickens, raising kids, bitcoin, rental property, entrepreneurialism CrossFit Garage (Woodstock GA) https://crossfitgarage.com/get-started/ [https://crossfitgarage.com/get-started/] YouTube channel with other visually videos (long and shorts) https://www.youtube.com/@AndyMcCann42 [https://www.youtube.com/@AndyMcCann42] My Lightning Node Pubkey 03009791220fc72580bb0b9833b68fd487014be25238c782cae92146c875d26da6 My Nostr  Pubkey npub1elc4f7ecllsgskukal7jmcu5zvx724hdpse0swvpmwp56rpw6ywsvr4mvy

268 - Fitness as a hedge against sickness

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2115851/fan_mail/new] Most people think they’re healthy because they’re “not sick.” But there’s a huge difference between: *  surviving  *  functioning  *  thriving  In this episode, Andy McCann from CrossFit Garage explores the classic CrossFit “Sickness → Wellness → Fitness” continuum and explains how biomarkers, strength, conditioning, mobility, and body composition all work together to determine your long-term health and resilience. Topics include: *  fasting glucose and A1C  *  cholesterol and triglycerides  *  resting heart rate and blood pressure  *  muscle mass and body fat  *  functional fitness  *  aging and longevity  *  resilience and preparedness  *  the danger of “normal”  *  why functional lifespan matters  This is a practical conversation for anyone who wants to stay active, capable, independent, and strong into their 50s, 60s, 70s, and beyond. Because the goal isn’t just to live longer. The goal is to stay useful, capable, dangerous, and hard to kill for as long as possible.

267 - Stop Waiting for Life to Slow Down

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2115851/fan_mail/new] Description: Everyone thinks life will slow down in the next phase. 👉 “When I graduate…”  👉 “When work settles down…”  👉 “When the kids are older…”  👉 “When I have more time…” But here’s the truth:  Life doesn’t get easier—it just gets different. In this episode, I break down the major phases of life—from school to college, career, marriage, parenting, and empty nest—and show you exactly why your schedule is always maxed out… just in different ways. More importantly, we talk about how to stop waiting for “later” and start building the life you actually want right now. Because if you don’t prioritize your health, family, and experiences today…  👉 They don’t magically show up tomorrow. In this episode, we cover: *  Why every phase of life feels like “the busiest one”  *  The biggest time traps in each stage (school → career → kids → beyond)  *  Why “I’ll start later” is one of the most dangerous lies we tell ourselves  *  How your priorities—not your schedule—determine your life  *  The concept of building your “functional lifespan”  *  Why small actions now beat perfect plans later  *  How to stay fit, connected, and intentional even during chaotic seasons  Key Takeaway: 👉 There is no future version of your life where everything slows down and gets easy. 👉 The life you want is built in the middle of the chaos—not after it. Simple Rules to Live By: 1.  Show up  2.  Don’t do anything stupid today that prevents you from showing up tomorrow  If this hit home, share it with someone who keeps saying “I’ll start later.” Keywords / SEO Tags: *  time management for busy people  *  why life never slows down  *  balancing work family and fitness  *  CrossFit lifestyle and time management  *  health and fitness for busy parents  *  functional lifespan vs life expectancy  *  how to stay fit with kids  *  stop procrastinating your life  *  discipline and habits for men over 40  *  dad life balance fitness and work  *  building habits in busy life  *  why you don’t have time (and what to do about it)

266 - You Feel Fine… Until You Don’t LDL, ApoB, Cholesterol, and the Drop Dead Years

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2115851/fan_mail/new] What happens when you feel great… but your blood work says something else? In this episode, I break down my own labs after 2 years on a carnivore diet — the good, the bad, and the uncomfortable truth. My triglycerides are low, HDL is high, glucose is solid… but my LDL and ApoB are through the roof. This is the exact situation a lot of men in their 40s and 50s are facing right now. You feel strong. You train hard. You think, “I’m good.” But heart disease doesn’t care how you feel. We’re going to unpack: *  What LDL, HDL, and ApoB actually do in your body  *  Why you can feel amazing and still carry risk  *  The difference between metabolic health and cardiovascular risk  *  What carnivore and low-carb diets really do to your numbers  *  Whether high LDL actually matters (and when it might not)  *  Non-medical options to think through before jumping to conclusions  *  The real pros and cons of statins and cholesterol medications  This isn’t fear-based. It’s not anti-carnivore. It’s not pro-medication. It’s about understanding the game you’re playing — so you can make a smart decision for your life. Because the goal isn’t to win a diet argument… it’s to be around for your family. 🔥 BULLET POINTS (SHOW NOTES / SEO) *  Carnivore diet blood work after 2 years (real results)  *  High LDL and ApoB explained in simple terms  *  What ApoB means and why it matters  *  LDL vs HDL vs triglycerides breakdown  *  Lean Mass Hyper Responder (LMHR) explained  *  Why low triglycerides and high HDL can be misleading  *  Can you be healthy with high cholesterol?  *  The difference between feeling good and being healthy  *  Cardiovascular disease risk in men over 50  *  Why the first sign of heart disease is often a heart attack  *  CAC scan, Lp(a), and advanced testing explained  *  Should you worry about cholesterol on carnivore?  *  Pros and cons of statins and cholesterol medications  *  Lifestyle strategies to improve long-term health  *  How to interpret your blood work without panic

265 - Should You Compete in CrossFit? The Truth About Fitness, Injury, and Longevity

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2115851/fan_mail/new] Should You Compete in CrossFit? The Truth About Fitness, Injury, and Longevity Description: Should you sign up for your first CrossFit competition—or is it a fast track to injury? In this episode, we break down the real pros and cons of competing in CrossFit events like the TRU Challenge. From pushing your limits and building community to the risks of ego, injury, and burnout, this conversation will help you decide if competition is right for YOU. We also dive into the darker side of the sport of CrossFit and why elite-level competition—like the CrossFit Games—can leave athletes broken if they’re not careful. If your goal is long-term health, strength, and being “harder to kill,” this episode will give you a framework to train smart and compete wisely. Key Topics: *  Why competing can unlock your true potential  *  The hidden risks of CrossFit competitions  *  How ego leads to injury  *  TRU Challenge review and insights  *  Why elite CrossFit athletes break down  *  The difference between training and competing  *  Andy’s 2 rules for longevity in fitness