Everyone thinks about food.

It is essential for life, vital for our health and energy needs. It is a source of enjoyment. Food is woven into our culture, our celebrations and is a way we come together to bond as family and friends. But thoughts of food for some can become excessive, harmful and an intrusive chatter.

Physical strength is linked to healthy aging. Higher cardio-respiratory fitness is linked to greater life expectancy. This means we need to have and maintain strong muscles throughout life if we want to have an enhanced quality of life allowing us to enjoy life to the fullest.

The greatest driver of accelerated aging and chronic disease is an elevated blood sugar level from the high consumption of sugar and refined carbohydrates. Our country is facing an unprecedented crisis of chronic illness. 6/10 adults have at least one chronic illness with poor metabolic health as the underlying cause. The average lifespan which for decades had been rising, is now in decline.