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Welcome to the latest episode of The Over 50 Health & Wellness Show! In this solo edition host Kevin English breaks down the Silver Edge Nutrition Pyramid to simplify your approach to food for achieving your body composition goals. Whether your goal is fat loss, muscle building, or overall health, this framework will guide you through how to fuel your body effectively.

Key Takeaways:

• Nutrition Overload: Kevin addresses the overwhelming amount of conflicting nutrition advice and offers a streamlined, straightforward approach.
• The Silver Edge Nutrition Pyramid: A simple four-layer pyramid to help you prioritize what matters most for your body composition goals:
  1. What You Eat: Real, whole foods should make up the foundation of your diet. Prioritizing protein is essential for muscle building and fat loss.
  2. How You Eat: Eating slowly, mindfully, and with intention helps with digestion and prevents overeating.
  3. How Much You Eat: Understanding your daily caloric needs is critical but should only be considered after nailing down what and how you eat.
  4. When You Eat: The least important factor, Kevin dispels the myth that timing your meals (like intermittent fasting) is a magic bullet for fat loss.

Additional Insights:

• Why ultra-processed foods are engineered to cause overeating.
• The importance of protein in maintaining muscle mass as we age.
• Why under-eating can stall fat loss efforts, and how to restore your metabolism through reverse dieting.
• Coach Kevin's personal take on meal timing and why intermittent fasting may not be ideal for those over 50.

Links and Resources:

• Silver Edge Free Resources
• Legion Athletics Protein Powder – use coupon code silveredge for 20% off your first order
• Paleo Valley Bone Broth Protein
• Organifi Plant-Based Protein

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In this episode of The Over 50 Health & Wellness Show, host Kevin English dives into one of the fastest-growing sports in America – pickleball! Whether you’ve heard about it or are just curious, this episode will explain why pickleball is quickly becoming the go-to sport for people over 50. Joining Kevin is pickleball enthusiast and advocate, Dennis Poppe, who first discovered the sport at age 65 and has since lost 60 pounds and found a new passion for life.

Dennis shares his personal journey of how pickleball helped him transform not only his health but also his social life and sense of purpose. Together, Kevin and Dennis break down why pickleball is more than just a fun pastime – it’s a great way to stay active, build community, and improve your health in the second half of life.

Key Topics Covered:

• Dennis Poppe’s journey from reluctant participant to passionate pickleball advocate
• The incredible health benefits of pickleball, including weight loss, improved mobility, and mental wellness
• Why pickleball is an inclusive and accessible sport, no matter your fitness level
• The history of pickleball and its rapid growth, especially among seniors
• Tips for getting started in pickleball, including choosing the right equipment, finding local courts, and joining the pickleball community
• How to prevent common pickleball injuries and play smart as you age

Whether you’re already a pickleball player or have never picked up a paddle, this episode will inspire you to explore the fun, fitness, and friendships that come with this exciting sport!

Resources Mentioned in the Episode:

• US Senior Pickleball Association: Website
• PlayTime Scheduler: Website
• USA Pickleball: Website
• Facebook: US Senior Pickleball Association

Connect with PickleFit:

• Website: www.mypicklefit.com
• Instagram: @mypicklefit
• Podcast: The PickleFit Podcast

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In this special 300th episode of The Over 50 Health & Wellness Show, Kevin is joined by his Silver Edge coaching team—Coach Monica, Coach Jess, and Coach Russell—for an inspiring and candid conversation about their personal fitness journeys. Each coach shares how they first got into fitness and, more importantly, the defining moment that made them realize fitness was more than just a hobby—it was their life’s calling.

Whether you're a seasoned gym-goer or just starting out on your fitness journey, you'll find motivation, empowerment, and plenty of relatable stories in this episode. From overcoming gym intimidation to discovering the transformative power of strength training after 40 and 50, this episode is packed with insights and inspiration for anyone looking to level up their health and fitness.

Key Takeaways:

• Coach Monica's Journey: From step aerobics and light weights in her 20s to discovering CrossFit in her 40s and falling in love with strength training, Monica shares how overcoming gym intimidation transformed her health and life.
• Coach Russell's Journey: Always an athlete, but never focused on strength, Russell discusses his shift from cardio-heavy routines to strength training, and how hiring a bodybuilding coach changed everything—eventually leading him to become a coach himself.
• Coach Jess's Journey: From dance to CrossFit to opening her own gym, Jess shares how her fitness journey evolved and how discovering nutrition coaching allowed her to take her passion to the next level.
• Kevin's Story: Host Kevin English shares his transformation from an unhealthy, stressed-out corporate lifestyle to becoming the healthiest, strongest version of himself in his 50s, finding his calling in helping others do the same.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• The importance of finding your fitness inflection point—when fitness goes from a casual interest to a lifestyle.
• How strength training can completely transform your body, health, and confidence after 50.
• Why patience and consistency are key to seeing long-term results.
• How the coaches overcame gym intimidation and made their fitness journeys sustainable.

Join the Conversation: Are you on your own health and fitness journey? Have you had an inspiring transformation, or are you working toward one? Join our free Facebook group, Over 50 Lean Body Blueprint, and share your story. We’d love to hear from you!

Resources Mentioned:

The Over 50 Lean Body Blueprint Facebook Page

Connect with The Silver Edge:

• Website: silveredgefitness.com
• Instagram: @thesilver_edge

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