Values Over Vanity: Why Health Might be the Best Dating Filter

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In this Episode

We’re diving into four diverse questions from listeners, covering relationships, fitness adaptations, supplements, and nutrition tracking. Each answer provides practical insights and actionable advice.

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Health & Fitness in Dating

Question: Is it valid to use health and fitness priorities as a tool to find a potential partner?

Key Insight: Aligning with someone who shares or supports your health values is valid and important - it doesn't require exact matching of habits, but rather compatibility in core values.

Sports Transition & Body Imbalances

Question: How can I address imbalances and pain from transitioning to rotational "old guy" sports like golf and tennis?

Key Insight: Incorporate unilateral training and anti-rotational exercises to address imbalances, while accepting that some changes come with aging.

Essential Supplements

Question: What supplements are considered must-haves for both performance and overall cellular health?

Key Insight: Focus on three core supplements: creatine, vitamin D, and high-quality fish oil. Consider protein powder if needed to meet daily protein requirements.

Transitioning from Macro Tracking

Question: How can I stop tracking macros and weighing my food while still maintaining my goals?

Key Insight: Gradually wean off tracking by using periodic check-ins to verify portion accuracy, starting with weekly verification and extending the intervals over time.

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Health & Fitness in Dating

Context: The question explores using health and fitness preferences as relationship criteria while facing criticism from others.

Practical Application:

• Focus on value alignment rather than exact habit matching